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    XPONENTIAL Europe Advances Global Autonomy and Mobility, Setting the Stage for XPONENTIAL 2026 in Detroit

    DÜSSELDORF, Germany — XPONENTIAL Europe 2026 concluded its gathering for the global autonomy and robotics industry, bringing together approximately 360 exhibitors from 43 countries alongside thousands of industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators. The event reflected the industry’s rapid growth, increasing strategic importance, and rising demand for autonomous systems across commercial, civil, and defense applications. “XPONENTIAL... Continue reading

    Defining BVLOS: How AUVSI Members Are Shaping the Future of Flight

    For more than a decade, the UAS industry has worked toward one critical milestone: enabling Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations at scale. Without BVLOS, the full promise of uncrewed aviation, from infrastructure inspection and emergency response to advanced logistics and future air mobility, simply cannot be realized. That’s why the FAA’s BVLOS... Continue reading

    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 Welcomes DOT’s National Strategy for Advanced Air Mobility

    The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) congratulates the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Advanced Air Mobility Interagency Working Group (AAM IWG) on the release of The Advanced Air Mobility National Strategy. The strategy reflects significant cross-government effort and represents a breakthrough in aligning federal priorities to advance AAM safely, responsibly, and at... Continue reading

    Addressing the 7C’s: Echodyne Takes Security To a Whole New Level

      Crazy, clueless, careless, compliant, criminal, committed and combatant—drone pilots can fall into any one of these categories. In response, across an array of markets and use cases, Echodyne continues to address the challenges they cause and in so doing, has redefined airspace security. June marked “Security” month on the Dawn of Autonomy podcast. The... Continue reading

    Ouster Digital Lidar Approved by Defense Department for Unmanned Aircraft

    Ouster OS1 vetted and approved for Blue UAS by Defense Innovation Unit First NDAA compliant 3D lidar included in the framework for unmanned aerial systems   SAN FRANCISCO, CA – June 11, 2025-- Ouster, Inc. (Nasdaq: OUST) (“Ouster” or the “Company”), a global leader in high-performance lidar sensors and intelligent software solutions, powering Physical AI... Continue reading

    Lamarr.AI Launches Drone Pilot to Advance Energy Efficiency in City of Detroit Buildings

    Detroit, MI – June 9, 2025 – Lamarr.AI, in partnership with Michigan Central and Newlab, has launched a drone inspection pilot to identify opportunities for improved municipal building operations and energy efficiency. Supported by the State of Michigan’s Advanced Aerial Mobility Activation Fund, this initiative utilizes Advanced Aerial Innovation Region (AAIR)—the real-world testing ground created for next-generation drone... 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 Statement on the Reintroduction of the Drones for First Responders Act

    The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) applauds the reintroduction of the Drones for First Responders (DFR) Act and commends Representative Elise Stefanik (R-NY) for her leadership in advancing this critical legislation. America’s overreliance on drones manufactured in adversarial nations, most notably the People’s Republic of China (PRC), poses a growing threat to national... 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

    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.

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