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    Vantis Enables ISight Drone Services to Expand BVLOS Operations

    With access to Vantis’ full footprint, ISight can now pursue missions throughout the state. GRAND FORKS, ND –  Vantis, North Dakota’s beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) system, has achieved another significant milestone with the approval of its first drone operator authorized to fly BVLOS across all four Vantis operational volumes, or service areas. ISight Drone Services has received a... Continue reading

    BVLOS Voice‑Relay Performance With AURA and NPUASTS Documented in FAA-Sponsored Report

    Flight Tests Demonstrate Real-Time Clarity and LatencyMetrics Against RTCA DO-377 Standards McLean, VA and Grand Forks, ND (January 14, 2026) – AURA Network Systems, in collaboration with the Northern Plains UAS Test Site (NPUASTS) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), has completed a flight-test report that details the performance of its voice-relay service during beyond... Continue reading

    AUVSI Helped Tip the Scales for Autonomy in 2025

    The year uncrewed systems, robotics, and physical AI became central to national strategy 2025 marked a turning point for robotics and autonomous systems. Uncrewed systems, robotics, and physical AI shifted from emerging technologies to strategic capabilities that are central to national security, economic competitiveness, and advanced manufacturing. Policymakers began treating autonomy not as a niche... Continue reading

    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 Welcomes DOT’s National Strategy for Advanced Air Mobility

    The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) congratulates the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Advanced Air Mobility Interagency Working Group (AAM IWG) on the release of The Advanced Air Mobility National Strategy. The strategy reflects significant cross-government effort and represents a breakthrough in aligning federal priorities to advance AAM safely, responsibly, and at... 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

    Wisk Selects Liebherr-Aerospace as Strategic Supplier for Gen 6 Actuation System

    Long-term agreement through certification and full-rate production MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. & LINDENBERG, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wisk Aero, an autonomous aviation company, and Liebherr-Aerospace, a first-tier provider of on-board solutions in the aerospace and transportation industry, today announced an agreement for the development and supply of the actuation system for Wisk’s Generation 6 autonomous, all-electric vertical takeoff and landing... Continue reading

    Beyond Vision Demonstrates Advanced Autonomous Capabilities at REPMUS 2025

    Beyond Vision, a leading European UAV technology company, successfully demonstrated multiple next-generation unmanned capabilities during the REPMUS 2025 exercise, one of NATO’s multinational defense innovation event. The demonstrations showcased Beyond Vision’s continued commitment to developing interoperable, mission-ready systems that enhance situational awareness, protection, and maritime intelligence. Key operational highlights included: Mine Detection: The BVQ418 quadcopter... 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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