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

Freefly Systems’ Alta X Earns Green UAS Certification Amid Growing Demand for Secure, Compliant Drone Platforms

March 31, 2025 – Arlington, VA — The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) announced today that Freefly Systems’ Alta X has officially achieved Green UAS certification, joining a growing roster of vetted, secure drone platforms available for government and enterprise use. The Alta X’s certification highlights the continued expansion of the Green UAS... Continue reading

Progress on Domestic UAS Detection & Mitigation is Required for Public Trust, Enabling Drone Regulations

Uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS, or drones) have transformed industries, increased efficiency, and saved lives. The overwhelming majority of drone operations comply with regulations, with registered aircraft and a Remote ID sensor serving as a digital license plate. This is especially true for AUVSI members and the customers our members serve. However, as drones become more... Continue reading

AUVSI Applauds Legislation Supporting Drones Grants for Law Enforcement

On behalf of the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), President and CEO Michael Robbins issued the following statement endorsing the Directing Resources for Officers Navigating Emergencies (DRONE) Act of 2025:  “Drones are saving lives in emergency response. They are being relied on to reduce the risk posed to first responders, every day, in... Continue reading

Carahsoft Looks Ahead: Navigating the Future of Robotics, Autonomy and AI in 2025

As we step into 2025, the pace of adoption of autonomous systems, robotics and artificial intelligence (AI), especially in government markets, continues at an unprecedented pace. To gain insights into the opportunities and potential challenges that lie ahead, we sat down with Lacey Wean, an industry expert from Carahsoft, to discuss the future of these... Continue reading

AUVSI State Advocacy: January 2025 recap

The 2025 state legislative sessions kicked off this month. Already, our state advocacy team is engaging with and educating lawmakers across the country about the value that advanced air mobility (AAM) and uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) will bring to their communities.AAM Model Legislation Introduced in AZ AUVSI and our AAM Prepared partners worked with Senator... Continue reading

AUVSI Urges U.S. Senate to Confirm Sean Duffy as Secretary of Transportation

Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation held its nomination hearing for former Representative Sean Duffy (R-WI) to be U.S. Secretary of Transportation.  On behalf of the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), President and CEO Michael Robbins issued a statement of support:  “In a rapidly changing global economy, it is... Continue reading

UND Aerospace partners with Vigilant Aerospace Systems to advance UAS education, research, training

Grand Forks, ND (January 6, 2025) – The John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences (UND Aerospace) has entered a one-year partnership with Vigilant Aerospace Systems (Vigilant) to utilize the company’s drone safety software and airspace management system FlightHorizon. A memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed late last year to formalize the agreement. Patrick C.... Continue reading

BVLOS Interview with Matt Sloane, SkyfireAI

This week, AUVSI and members of our Air Advocacy Committee met with the White House’s Office of Management and Budget to urge advancement of the draft Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) safety rule. Matt Sloane, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at SkyfireAI, participated in this week’s meeting for organizations focused on public safety /... Continue reading

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