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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 Applauds Release of Draft BVLOS Rule, Reinforcing Urgency Raised at Drone & AAM Policy Symposium 

The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) applauds the White House, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, and Transportation Security Administration for releasing the long-awaited draft rule, or Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), on Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations for uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS, or drones), also known as Part 108.  ... Continue reading

Silvus Technologies Introduces StreamCaster 4400 XTREME Radio

Delivering Mission-Critical Connectivity in the World’s Harshest Environments Built for the Extreme – With a MIL-A-8625-F Type III hard anodized enclosure and corrosion-resistant connectors, the StreamCaster 4400 XTREME MANET radio is purpose-built to deliver high-performance mesh network connectivity in harsh maritime, littoral, and highly corrosive environments. Extreme Performance – Powered by Silvus’ battle-proven MN-MIMO waveform, the... Continue reading

Embry-Riddle AUVSI Trusted UAS Operator Grads fly safer and cheaper with Skywatch

PALO ALTO, Calif., July 23, 2025 -- Skywatch, the leading provider of commercial drone insurance, announced the launch of a discount program for graduates of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's prestigious AUVSI Trusted UAS Operator program. The discount program recognizes the advanced training and safety excellence demonstrated by AUVSI Trusted UAS Operator program graduates, offering them a 5% discount on Skywatch's... Continue reading

Metron and Cellula Robotics Complete Multi-Mission Open-Water UUV Demonstration of ANCC-Guardian

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The ANCC-controlled Guardian UUV solution delivers operational capabilities for undersea defense tasks focused on Subsea and Seabed Warfare (SSW), Intelligence Preparation of the Operational Environment (IPoE), and Mine Countermeasures (MCM). RESTON, Va. -- Metron Inc. (Metron), a leader in autonomous software innovations for defense and commercial applications, and Cellula Robotics Ltd. (Cellula), a leading provider... 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.