Research

The uncrewed and automated systems industry is constantly iterating and innovating as the technology adapts to market trends, shifts in policy and regulation, and consumer perception. AUVSI works with our community of members, strategic partners, and independent researchers to provide unique insights to support the continued growth of our community.

Explore the papers and interactive reports below for insights on industry trends, use cases, and spending patterns for all things uncrewed.

Uncrewed Systems & Robotics Database

Access 9,000+ uncrewed systems across air, ground, and maritime domains—USRD is the industry’s most complete and searchable database, helping engineers and innovators track specs, spot trends, and outpace the competition.

Federal Defense Spending Report for Uncrewed Systems

Dive into interactive reports, visualizations, and raw data on uncrewed technology in the DOD budget—including budget justifications in the President’s budget request and legislation passed through the NDAA and Consolidated Appropriations Act.

AUVSI Uncrewed Insights

AUVSI Uncrewed Insights is your go-to read on the trends and policies shaping the future of autonomous and uncrewed vehicle systems.

Market & Investment Trends

Analyze budget shifts, market trends, and capital flows influencing the growth and competitiveness of the autonomy sector.

Policy & Advocacy

Track the latest developments in government policy, regulatory frameworks, and rulemaking efforts impacting uncrewed systems.

Technology & Innovation

Uncover insights from patent activity, emerging use cases, and advancements in autonomy, AI, and robotics.

Operations & Integration

See how data, infrastructure planning, and real-world applications are driving scalable uncrewed operations and shaping the technical workforce.

Voices from the Field

Hear from experts and innovators offering unique takes on building, deploying, and evolving uncrewed technologies.

Consulting

AUVSI Research offers consulting services to answer critical questions, improve performance, solve problems, and provide actionable, data-driven intelligence for uncrewed vehicle industry stakeholders. For almost two decades, AUVSI Research has been at the forefront of autonomy and robotics analysis, leveraging deep industry expertise, robust data, and proprietary tools to deliver actionable intelligence for our community.

To get the most out of your subscription to our USRD and/or DOD Budget Report, bundle consulting hours and put our expertise to work for you. 

Account Managers

Alex Mann

Companies #, A–P

Wes Morrison

Companies Q–Z; Strategic Accounts