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    AUVSI President & CEO Michael Robbins on FCC Public Notice Regarding UAS and UAS Critical Components

    Today, the FCC built on the actions directed by Section 1709 of the FY25 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to protect U.S. national security and encourage American Drone Dominance. AUVSI applauds the FCC for placing Chinese drone companies DJI and Autel on the Covered List, fulfilling the will of Congress under the NDAA to protect... Continue reading

    AUVSI Accredits New Training Providers Under Trusted UMS Operator™ Program, Expanding Maritime Workforce Standards

    The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) today announced the accreditation of Saronic and Safe Harbor Maritime as training providers under the AUVSI Trusted UMS Operator™ Program, advancing the adoption of consistent, mission-ready training standards for uncrewed maritime systems (UMS) operations. Through this accreditation, Saronic is authorized to deliver training, evaluation, and certification for... Continue reading

    His Drone Security Startup Almost Crashed. Now Sequoia’s Investing $16M.

    Sunflower Labs CEO Alex Pachikov's startup almost went under during the pandemic. Now his autonomous drone system is cutting security costs at commercial sites and high-net-worth homes. Sunflower Labs’s founders hope to spread its drone security systems across corporate rooftops everywhere. Credit: Sunflower Labs The Upshot Sunflower Labs CEO Alex Pachikov’s drone security startup was... Continue reading

    AUVSI Continues to Lead on Maritime Innovation During Government Shutdown 

    Even amid a government shutdown, America’s progress in uncrewed maritime systems is not slowing down- and neither is AUVSI. This week, AUVSI reaffirmed its leadership in advancing the nation’s maritime autonomy and innovation.  On Monday, October 27, we convened our Maritime Advocacy Committee Meeting, bringing together industry leaders to discuss the future of uncrewed maritime... Continue reading

    American Robotics’ Optimus 1-EX Achieves Green UAS Certification, Announced Live at AUVSI Defense 2025

    ARLINGTON, VA, UNITED STATES, October 30, 2025 -- The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) announced yesterday, live at the AUVSI Defense Conference, that American Robotics’ Optimus 1-EX has achieved Green UAS certification, marking another milestone in the industry’s push toward secure, trusted, and resilient uncrewed systems. The announcement came as much of Washington... Continue reading

    AUVSI Defense 2025: Michael Robbins Keynote Remarks

    Keynote remarks delivered by AUVSI President and CEO Michael Robbins at AUVSI Defense on October 28, 2025: Good morning.   It’s an interesting moment to come together. Washington is living through a shutdown again. Our troops got paid, but our DoD civilians did not, along with hundreds of thousands of other public servants. It is unclear what happens next.   Many are furloughed, but the... Continue reading

    AUVSI Commends U.S. Navy for Creation of Dedicated Robotics and Autonomous Systems Program Executive Office 

    The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) applauds U.S. Navy Secretary John Phelan for initiating the establishment of a Deputy Assistant Secretary (DASN) for Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS), along with a dedicated Program Executive Office (PEO) and Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) for RAS. These reforms are set in motion by a 30-day sprint... Continue reading

    Pierce Aerospace Showcases Remote ID in DHS C-UAS Demonstration

    Image Caption: July 24, 2025. Aaron Pierce, CEO of Pierce Aerospace, and Samuel Gross, Engineering Intern, brief DHS Secretary Kristi Noem on the company’s leading Remote ID sensors and software solutions. The briefing included a flying demonstration with drones on site and drones that were being detected, tracked, and identified from across the country via... Continue reading

    AUVSI Commends the Reintroduction of Legislation to Secure U.S. Infrastructure from Adversary LiDAR Threats 

    The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) commends the reintroduction of the Securing Infrastructure from Adversaries Act by Representative Dusty Johnson (R-SD). This legislation would prohibit the U.S. Department of Transportation from awarding contracts or grants to entities that procure Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) systems from companies affiliated with foreign adversaries, including the... Continue reading

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