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    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

    AUVSI Applauds the Establishment of Michigan Advanced Air Mobility Initiative 

    Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and AUVSI CEO Michael Robbins pictured together in Detroit, MI, July 17, 2025. The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) today praised Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s Executive Directive 2025-04 establishing the Michigan Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Initiative, a statewide strategy to accelerate the testing, production, and deployment of advanced aviation technologies across the... Continue reading

    AUVSI Announced as a Blue UAS Recognized Assessor as DIU Adopts Green UAS Certification Pathway

    ARLINGTON, VA – July 16, 2025 — Recent federal actions including Executive Order 14307, “Unleashing American Drone Dominance,” and the Secretary of Defense’s July 10 memorandum on streamlining drone procurement, have made clear the national priority to accelerate the deployment of secure uncrewed systems. These policies call for streamlined acquisition, the rapid fielding of Group... Continue reading

    The GH-4 Drone Stops Traffic at AUVSI Xponential 2025

    SAN DIEGO, CA — May 23, 2025 — Unmanned Aerospace, a next-generation drone technology company, drew significant attention at AUVSI Xponential 2025, one of the world’s leading events for uncrewed and autonomous systems, held May 19–22 in Houston, Texas. With  attendees from more than 20 countries, the event provided an ideal stage for the public debut... Continue reading

    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

    AUVSI Statement on FAA Nominee Bedford Advancing Out of Committee 

    The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) applauds the Senate Commerce Committee for advancing the nomination of Bryan Bedford to serve as Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and urges the full Senate to move swiftly on his confirmation, which AUVSI has endorsed.  Michael Robbins, President & CEO of AUVSI, said, “FAA leadership... 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

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    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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