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XPONENTIAL Europe Advances Global Autonomy and Mobility, Setting the Stage for XPONENTIAL 2026 in Detroit

DÜSSELDORF, Germany — XPONENTIAL Europe 2026 concluded its gathering for the global autonomy and robotics industry, bringing together approximately 360 exhibitors from 43 countries alongside thousands of industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators. The event reflected the industry’s rapid growth, increasing strategic importance, and rising demand for autonomous systems across commercial, civil, and defense applications. “XPONENTIAL... Continue reading

NUAIR and Syracuse Regional Airport Authority Celebrate Federal Selection of Port Authority of New York and New Jersey for Landmark eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP)

Central New York's years-long investment in airspace infrastructure, cargo operations, and FAA-accepted Beyond Visual Line of Sight capabilities positions Syracuse as a ready-now hub for the nation’s next generation of aviation SYRACUSE, N.Y. – March 12, 2026 – NUAIR and the Syracuse Regional Airport Authority (SRAA) today celebrated the selection of the Port Authority of... Continue reading

AUVSI Statement on the Federal Aviation Administration’s eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP) Announcement

The Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) Integration Pilot Program (eIPP) marks a major milestone for the future of advanced air mobility. AUVSI commends the White House for setting this vision through the Unleashing American Drone Dominance Executive Order, establishing a clear policy foundation that encourages innovation, accelerates safe integration, and positions the U.S. as... Continue reading

Unlocking Opportunity – NUAIR Increases FAA-Approved BVLOS Operating Area to 450 Square Miles

A leap for the uncrewed aviation and advanced air mobility community, NUAIR’s new operational airspace now spans a significant 450 square miles in Central New York. SYRACUSE, NY – March 6, 2025 – From an initial 50-mile narrow corridor in 2016 to a 240 square mile area supporting a wide variety of terrain and infrastructure... Continue reading

Carahsoft Looks Ahead: Navigating the Future of Robotics, Autonomy and AI in 2025

As we step into 2025, the pace of adoption of autonomous systems, robotics and artificial intelligence (AI), especially in government markets, continues at an unprecedented pace. To gain insights into the opportunities and potential challenges that lie ahead, we sat down with Lacey Wean, an industry expert from Carahsoft, to discuss the future of these... Continue reading

US Army Selects Near Earth Autonomy & LIFT for Life Saving Autonomous Blood and CASEVAC Transportation System

Austin, TX // October 1, 2024 / LIFT Aircraft (LIFT) announced today that they have been awarded a contract by the US Army Applications Laboratory (AAL) to design a medical multi-mission modular payload, a container that can carry blood supply and casualty evacuations (CASEVAC). LIFT has partnered with Near Earth Autonomy (Near Earth) to address... Continue reading

Steve Magirias, Drone Delivery Canada | Dawn of Autonomy | Episode 26

This week on the Dawn of Autonomy podcast, sponsored by uAvionix, we’re featuring Steve Magirias, the CEO of Drone Delivery Canada (DDC), as we conclude an incredible month focused on "Complex Ops." Steve has over two decades of experience in both established organizations and entrepreneurial ventures in industries such as aerospace, defense, and medical devices.... Continue reading

The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Takes R&D to New Heights

March marks the beginning of a month dedicated to the theme of "R&D to Real World Operations" month on the Dawn of Autonomy podcast, proudly sponsored by the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma (CNO). In this article, we interview James Grimsley, the Executive Director of Advanced Technology Initiatives at CNO, who has been instrumental in shaping... Continue reading

Speedbird Aero Delivers a Holistic Drone Delivery Ecosystem

Speedbird Aero, a Brazil-originated drone delivery and logistics startup, has blazed into 2024 with several new developments. In just five years, the company has significantly grown and achieved various milestones, including obtaining trailblazing certifications and approvals for beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations. In a recent episode of the Dawn of Autonomy podcast, Speedbird... Continue reading

SKYTRAC Installs First Factory Installed ISAT-200A and DAL-200 for the H135

ANAHEIM, CA, February 28, 2024 – SKYTRAC Systems Ltd. (SKYTRAC), a global leader in aerospace intelligent connectivity and satellite communications (satcom), has today announced that they have completed the first installation of a factory installation of the ISAT-200A and DAL-200 solution for the H135. The installation was successfully accomplished this past month at Airbus’ facility in... Continue reading

About AUVSI

Since 1972, the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) has enabled technical innovation, supportive policy, and inspired academic breakthroughs in the uncrewed industry.