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State Advocacy Recap: February 2024

February marks the second month of the state legislative session, and with it has come a flurry of activity.

Floridians Stand to Benefit from the Exciting Future of Aviation

A revolution of more connected communities, infrastructure investment, and job growth is poised to take place nationwide with Florida at the lead. Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) is a quickly developing industry in the state and will offer crucial services to Floridians and their businesses.   Florida has consistently been on the forefront of technological innovation, and this has been no different for AAM. Many companies leading the development of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft are targeting Florida for early implementation of this new form of aerial transportation.  

Supporting Drone Competitiveness For Public Safety Missions

The following are introductory remarks delivered by Michael Robbins, Chief Advocacy Officer, at AUVSI's webinar on, Supporting Drone Competitiveness For Public Safety Missions": There has been a bit of passionate discussion in our community of late about what AUVSI is for, and what AUVSI is against, on some key policy matters. I want to take a moment to set the record straight, and let you hear this directly from AUVSI, instead of through the interpretation of others.  

James Grimsley, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma | Dawn of Autonomy | Episode 10

March is "R&D to Real World Operations" month on the Dawn of Autonomy podcast, and we're thrilled to begin with our month sponsor, the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma (CNO). This week’s show features James Grimsley, CNO’s Executive Director of Advanced Technology Initiatives. James is a distinguished figure in the field of advanced aviation and aerial mobility, renowned for his expertise in policy and technology, with a notable presence in national and international forums as a speaker and contributor to state and federal task groups. He has played key roles in various committees and advisory councils, contributing significantly to the drone industry through initiatives like the FAA’s Drone Integration Pilot Program (IPP) and BEYOND Programs.

AUVSI Defense 2024, Part I: Mike Smitsky Opening Remarks

Remarks as prepared by Mike Smitsky, Vice President, Government Relations, at AUVSI Defense on February 22, 2024, titled: "To meet existing and future threats through autonomy integration, DOD, Congress, and industry must accept risk-taking." -- Good morning,  Welcome to AUVSI Defense Day 2. I am Michael Smitsky with AUVSI and thank you all for your participation in this important and timely event.   While yesterday’s program focused on a traditional and ongoing defense industrial base impediment, manufacturing capacity; today’s theme, Autonomy Integration within the armed services, is a new complexity inherent to modern warfare.  

AUVSI Defense 2024, Part I: Michael Robbins Opening Remarks

Remarks as prepared by Michael Robbins, Chief Advocacy Officer, at AUVSI Defense on February 21, 2024:   Welcome to AUVSI Defense. I am Michael Robbins with AUVSI, and I want to begin by thanking you for being here with us today.   I also want to thank our sponsors for their support in helping us host this event – DZYNE, Orqa, Skydio, and Shield AI.  

AUVSI Presents: Supporting Drone Competitiveness for Public Safety Missions

Date/Time: Tuesday, February 27 at 1:30 – 2:30 pm EST Webinar Description: Learn about AUVSI's initiatives to bolster U.S. drone manufacturing and enhance secure platform offerings for all users, including public safety. This session will bring together diverse perspectives on ways to address the challenges facing the U.S. drone industry while meeting the mission critical needs of drone users. This free webinar is hosted by AUVSI, and attendees are encouraged to prepare questions and engage with the panelists. Speakers:

Drone and AAM Prepared Recap: January 2024

As January ends, so does the first month of the 2024 legislative session.

AUVSI and C-UAS Hub to Host Webinar on C-UAS Legislation

The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) and C-UAS Hub will co-host a webinar on, "UAS and Counter-UAS Legislation Updates" on February 13, 2024, at 1400 EST.   Join UAS and Counter-UAS industry professionals to gain insights into the current state of UAS and Counter-UAS legislation in the United States. Discover perspectives from security and industry experts, understand the status of pending legislation, and learn how to stay informed and actively contribute to the industry. 

State Advocacy Updates and Upcoming Initiatives

While many state legislatures adjourned sine die by the end of June, there has still been plenty of ac

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