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    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

    Parallax Advanced Research Awarded Key Contract to Advance Beyond Visual Line of Sight Advanced Air Mobility Operations in Ohio

    Beavercreek, Ohio – Parallax Advanced Research Corp. announced a new project funded through a recent contract award from the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), positioning the company at the forefront of advanced aerospace initiatives in Northeast Ohio. This contract highlights Parallax's commitment to driving innovation in defense and aerospace sectors through cutting-edge research and development.The... Continue reading

    Don Berchoff, TruWeather Solutions | Dawn of Autonomy | Episode 48

    The Dawn of Autonomy podcast concludes "Ecosystem" month, sponsored by GrandSKY with TruWeather Solutions’ CEO, Don “The Weather Don” Berchoff & Ken Stewart, CEO and President of NUAIR. Don has over 40 years of experience in the weather industry. His leadership in complex science and technology projects with the U.S. Air Force and National Weather... Continue reading

    Saildrone Welcomes House Armed Services Committee Members to California Headquarters

    CEO Richard Jenkins provided members with a look at how Saildrone is developing cost-efficient, alternative technologies to transform the battlefield. From left: Rep. Matt Gaetz, Rep. Carlos Gimenez, Saildrone CEO Richard Jenkins, Chairman Mike Rogers, Rep. Sara Jacobs, Rep. Nancy Mace, Rep. Jen Kiggans, Rep. Marc Veasey, Rep. Ro Khanna, and Rep. Rich McCormick in... Continue reading

    A Blueprint for ‘Connected Skies, Connected Communities’ | 2024 FAA Drone and AAM Symposium

    AUVSI President and CEO Michael Robbins opened Day Two of the 2024 FAA Drone and AAM Symposium opened with the following keynote remarks, as prepared:  Yesterday morning I spoke about legacy, and the goals we collectively seek to achieve – including advancing our industry and aviation safety.   I spoke about AUVSI’s role in achieving this... Continue reading

    2024 FAA Drone and AAM Symposium: Michael Robbins Day One Opening Remarks

    Today, Day One of the 2024 FAA Drone and AAM Symposium opened with keynote remarks by AUVSI President and CEO, Michael Robbins. Remarks as prepared: It’s great to see everyone here at the Baltimore Convention Center for this year’s FAA Drone & AAM Symposium – the 8th consecutive staging of this event as a collaboration... Continue reading

    Declan Sweeney, Aerial Evolution Association of Canada | Dawn of Autonomy | Episode 30

    This week on the Dawn of Autonomy podcast, sponsored by Viasat and centered around  "Global Leaders'', Declan Sweeney, the Executive Director of Unmanned Systems Canada – Systèms Télécommandés Canada (USC-STC) joins us as our special guest. His roles on USC-STC's board and committees, coupled with spearheading civil/commercial workshops, led to him earning the Pip Rudkin... Continue reading

    Fueling Maura and Mya’s Aerospace Dreams. Let’s Get Two Brockton High Schoolers to College – Please Support our GoFundMe Campaign

    June 3, 2024 – Burlington, MA - Talent is everywhere. Opportunity is not. Maura Barrada and Jamya (Mya) Evans are seniors at Brockton High School in Massachusetts. Despite all conceivable odds, they have been accepted to Aerospace Engineering Programs in highly respected four-year universities – Embry-Riddle and the University at Buffalo, respectively. But under the... 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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