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Physics AI Accelerates Aircraft Design Time: Rune Aero Cuts Early Development Costs 80% with Luminary Cloud

The autonomous cargo aircraft startup for middle-mile routes rapidly iterated on its design to double capacity while reducing fuel burn over 50% SAN MATEO, Calif., March 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Rune Aero has revolutionized its aircraft development process using an interactive virtual wind tunnel powered by Physics AI, achieving an 80% reduction in early design... 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

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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

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

Sean Guerre, Executive Director, InnovateEnergy | Dawn of Autonomy | Episode 73

The Dawn of Autonomy podcast wraps up “Energy Ops” month, sponsored by Suncor Energy, with Sean Guerre, Director at the Energy Drone & Robotics Coalition (EDRC). Sean brings a wealth of experience in building innovative communities and leading digital media and event platforms that spotlight emerging technologies in the energy sector. As founder and advisor,... 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

XPONENTIAL 2025 Kicks Off with a Focus on Workforce Development, Training and Certification in Uncrewed Systems

HOUSTON, TX – XPONENTIAL 2025, the world’s largest event dedicated to robotics, uncrewed, and autonomous systems, officially opened today in Houston with a full day of programming focused on education, policy, and workforce development. The exhibit hall will open Tuesday, showcasing the latest innovations across the autonomy ecosystem. For more than 50 years, XPONENTIAL, co-hosted by... Continue reading

Craig Husselby, VP – Business Development, Synergy Aviation | Dawn of Autonomy | Episode 71

This week on the Dawn of Autonomy podcast, Craig Husselby, VP of Business Development at Synergy Aviation, shares insights into oil and gas inspection services. With a background in supply chain, lean six sigma, and continuous improvement, Craig brings analytical strength to build relationships with companies across industries. Synergy Aviation leads in aerial pipeline surveillance... 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.