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    On a Historic Day for Advanced Aviation, AUVSI Applauds Executive Orders Advancing U.S. Leadership in Drones

    The White House
    On Friday afternoon, President Trump signed two sweeping executive orders focused on strengthening U.S. leadership in uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS, or drones). These actions aim to streamline rulemaking for enabling regulations, fortify domestic supply chains and promote manufacturing, advance security measures, and align federal operations with emerging aviation technologies. The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems... Continue reading

    AUVSI Statement on the Reintroduction of the Drones for First Responders Act

    The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) applauds the reintroduction of the Drones for First Responders (DFR) Act and commends Representative Elise Stefanik (R-NY) for her leadership in advancing this critical legislation. America’s overreliance on drones manufactured in adversarial nations, most notably the People’s Republic of China (PRC), poses a growing threat to national... Continue reading

    AUVSI Testifies Before House Aviation Subcommittee on FAA Reauthorization Implementation with Emphasis on Drone & Advanced Air Mobility Regulations

    Michael Robbins, President and CEO of the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), testified today before the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure’s Subcommittee on Aviation at a hearing titled “FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024: Stakeholder Perspectives One Year Later.”  During the hearing, Robbins shared the perspectives of AUVSI’s members, including leaders across the... Continue reading

    AUVSI Statement on China’s Sanctions Against U.S. Drone Companies

    Arlington, VA – On Friday, The People’s Republic of China (PRC) added 11 leading U.S. drone manufacturers to its Ministry of Commerce “Unreliable Entity List,” citing military technology cooperation with Taiwan. The PRC also added an additional 16 companies to its export control list. The United States has no such sanctions or bans on PRC... Continue reading

    Freefly Systems’ Alta X Earns Green UAS Certification Amid Growing Demand for Secure, Compliant Drone Platforms

    March 31, 2025 – Arlington, VA — The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) announced today that Freefly Systems’ Alta X has officially achieved Green UAS certification, joining a growing roster of vetted, secure drone platforms available for government and enterprise use. The Alta X’s certification highlights the continued expansion of the Green UAS... Continue reading

    Progress on Domestic UAS Detection & Mitigation is Required for Public Trust, Enabling Drone Regulations

    Uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS, or drones) have transformed industries, increased efficiency, and saved lives. The overwhelming majority of drone operations comply with regulations, with registered aircraft and a Remote ID sensor serving as a digital license plate. This is especially true for AUVSI members and the customers our members serve. However, as drones become more... Continue reading

    Key Takeaways from AWSAC 2025

    Last week, the the ASAE and U.S. Industry gathered for three days of dynamic engagement at the Army Worldwide Security Assistance Conference, presented by AUVSI and DASA(DEC). Attendees gained valuable insights, connected with key industry and government leaders, and left with a deeper understanding of the evolving security assistance landscape.Key Takeaways from AWSAC 2025Day 1:... Continue reading

    AUVSI Commends DoD Software Acquisition Pathway Mandate

    The Department of Defense has directed that the Software Acquisition Pathway be used for all DoD software capability, cutting red tape and ensuring warfighters receive cutting-edge technology faster. "AUVSI commends Secretary Hegseth for mandating the Software Acquisition Pathway across DoD. We have long advocated for DoD to source software from leading software firms, utilizing rapid... Continue reading