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    AUVSI Applauds Defense Department Action to Accelerate U.S. Drone Acquisition and Innovation

    The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) today voiced strong support for new actions taken by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to scale the deployment of small uncrewed aircraft systems (sUAS) for our warfighters and strengthen the American drone industrial base. The DoD's new acquisition guidance reflects input from AUVSI and its members,... Continue reading

    Silvus Technologies StreamCaster LITE 5200 Added to DIU Blue UAS Framework

    Delivering Powerful MANET Radio Performance for Leading-Edge Unmanned Systems Expands Silvus’ Portfolio of NDAA Compliant MANET Radios for the Blue UAS Ecosystem Built for unmanned systems operating at the tactical edge, Silvus’ StreamCaster LITE 5200 (SL5200) delivers optimized power, high-bandwidth throughput, and advanced mesh-networking performance in an ultra-low Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP) OEM MANET... Continue reading

    Near Earth Autonomy Achieves First Autonomous Flight of Leonardo AW139 Helicopter for U.S. Marine Corps Aerial Logistics Connector Program

    Pittsburgh, PA - June 17th, 2025: Near Earth Autonomy (Near Earth), a prime performer for the U.S. Marine Corps Aerial Logistics Connector (ALC) program, has successfully completed the first autonomous test flight of a Leonardo AW139 helicopter. This milestone demonstrates the real-world viability of scalable, uncrewed rotorcraft operating in contested environments without pilot or remote... Continue reading

    Scott Meyer, GrandSKY, Sean Troyerr, AV and Bryan Tisinger, AV | Dawn of Autonomy | Episode 76

    This week on The Dawn of Autonomy as “Security” month continues, sponsored by Echodyne, features Bryan Tisinger, Program Manager and Sean Troyer, SVP of RF CUAS Strategic Operations both from AV (formerly BlueHalo) share their insights alongside Scott Meyer, Director of Engagement at GrandSKY and North Dakota State Senator. Based at Grand Forks Air Force... Continue reading

    Addressing the 7C’s: Echodyne Takes Security To a Whole New Level

      Crazy, clueless, careless, compliant, criminal, committed and combatant—drone pilots can fall into any one of these categories. In response, across an array of markets and use cases, Echodyne continues to address the challenges they cause and in so doing, has redefined airspace security. June marked “Security” month on the Dawn of Autonomy podcast. The... Continue reading

    Unusual Machines Signs Lease for 17,000 sq ft Orlando Drone Motor Factory

    New facility for dedicated large volume U.S. motor production ORLANDO, FLORIDA / June 4, 2025 / Unusual Machines, Inc. (NYSE American:UMAC), a U.S.-based manufacturer of drones and NDAA-compliant components, today announced it has signed a lease for a 17,000-square-foot drone motor production facility in Orlando, Florida. The factory will significantly expand the company's domestic manufacturing... Continue reading

    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

    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.

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