Advertisement
  • Login
    • Home / Engagement

    News

    XPONENTIAL 2026 Comes to Detroit at a Pivotal Moment for Autonomous Systems

    XPONENTIAL 2026 convenes industry, government, and end users as robotics and autonomous systems move from pilots into production Detroit provides the manufacturing, defense, logistics, and infrastructure context where autonomy must now be proven Programming centers on deployment, policy and operational readiness as robotics and autonomous systems scale Detroit, MI (February 12, 2026)—The world’s largest global... Continue reading

    AUVSI and Taiwan’s ITRI Sign Agreement in Washington, DC as ITRI Joins Green UAS Program as Recognized Cybersecurity Assessor 

    Partnership expands in-country cybersecurity testing while AUVSI retains U.S.-based supply chain verification authority  WASHINGTON, D.C. — Wednesday, January 28, 2026 — The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) and Taiwan’s Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) announced this week the signing of a cooperation agreement in Washington, D.C., under which ITRI will join AUVSI’s Green UAS program as a... 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 Accredits New Training Providers Under Trusted UMS Operator™ Program, Expanding Maritime Workforce Standards

    The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) today announced the accreditation of Saronic and Safe Harbor Maritime as training providers under the AUVSI Trusted UMS Operator™ Program, advancing the adoption of consistent, mission-ready training standards for uncrewed maritime systems (UMS) operations. Through this accreditation, Saronic is authorized to deliver training, evaluation, and certification for... 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

    Blue UAS Portal Launch

    BLUF: The Blue UAS Portal is now open, providing manufacturers with a standardized entry point for Blue UAS certification. For companies already in the Green UAS process, there’s no need to reapply—completion of Green UAS still leads directly to Blue UAS Cleared, with AUVSI coordinating the handoff. For new manufacturers, the portal offers two pathways:... 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

    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

    Marina Rozenblat, Chief Scientist for Data Management, CNA | Dawn of Autonomy | Episode 75

    This week The Dawn of Autonomy podcast features Dr. Marina Chumakov Rozenblat, Chief Scientist of Data Management and Analytics at CNA. With over a decade of experience supporting the FAA’s Office of NextGen, Marina brings deep expertise in data management, cybersecurity, AI/ML for aviation and UAS traffic management. The CNA is a nonprofit research and... 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

    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.

    Learn More