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Ouster Digital Lidar Approved by Defense Department for Unmanned Aircraft

Ouster OS1 vetted and approved for Blue UAS by Defense Innovation Unit First NDAA compliant 3D lidar included in the framework for unmanned aerial systems   SAN FRANCISCO, CA – June 11, 2025-- Ouster, Inc. (Nasdaq: OUST) (“Ouster” or the “Company”), a global leader in high-performance lidar sensors and intelligent software solutions, powering Physical AI... Continue reading

Veronte Autopilot 6.14: a step forward in Drone technology

Veronte Autopilot 6.14 introduces a suite of powerful enhancements across its ecosystem, ensuring compliance with aircraft certifi cation standards and greater effi ciency and fl exibility for autonomous vehicle operations. Key improvements include the enhancement for the management of multiple datalinks simultaneously, a centralized hub for Veronte applications, and new programming features in PDI Builder.... Continue reading

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 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

Marina Rozenblat, Chief Scientist for Data Management, CNA | Dawn of Autonomy | Episode 75

This week The Dawn of Autonomy podcast features Dr. Marina Chumakov Rozenblat, Chief Scientist of Data Management and Analytics at CNA. With over a decade of experience supporting the FAA’s Office of NextGen, Marina brings deep expertise in data management, cybersecurity, AI/ML for aviation and UAS traffic management. The CNA is a nonprofit research and... Continue reading

Vigilant Aerospace Selected for US Air Force EWAAC Contract as Preferred Vendor for Uncrewed Airspace Management

Multi-Sensor Traffic Management Solution FlightHorizon Provides New Capabilities for Next Generation of Warfighters Oklahoma City, OK (June 3, 2025) – Vigilant Aerospace Systems, Inc., provider of multi-sensor detect-and-avoid and airspace management software FlightHorizon, has been selected by the U.S. Air Force as a new vendor on the $46 billion Enterprise-Wide Agile Acquisition Contract, or EWAAC IDIQ. The contract,... Continue reading

Curtis Walters and David Lewin, Echodyne | Dawn of Autonomy | Episode 74

June is “Security” month on the Dawn of Autonomy podcast and we’re kicking it off with our month sponsor Echodyne. This show features Curtis Walters, the VP, Sales- Government and Commercial and David Lewin, Regional Sales Manager - East. Curtis brings radar to the agencies that need it most, combining customer insight with cutting-edge tech... Continue reading

AUVSI Announces SolidIntel as New Supply Chain Monitoring Partner for Green UAS

HOUSTON, TX – On Day 3 of XPONENTIAL 2025, the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) announced a new partnership with SolidIntel, a leader in supply chain risk intelligence and transparency solutions, as the latest official supply chain monitoring partner for the Green UAS program. SolidIntel brings advanced analytics, real-time threat assessments, and proprietary visibility... Continue reading

AUVSI Launches “Trusted UGV” Cybersecurity and Supply Chain Certification at XPONENTIAL 2025

HOUSTON, TX – The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) today announced the official launch of Trusted UGV, the first-ever industry certification program focused on cybersecurity and supply chain integrity for uncrewed ground vehicles (UGVs). The certification was developed through a collaborative industry effort led by AUVSI, with technical support from Neya Systems and its... 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.