Member Spotlight: Gambit Defense Inc.

November 19, 2025

Gambit Defense Inc. provides a software layer for the uncrewed systems industry, using “Physical AI” solutions that enhances operational safety, situational awareness, and decision-making for autonomous platforms.

Value of Gambit Defense’s AUVSI Membership

Benjamin Richardson, Chief Commercial Officer of Gambit Defense, says that AUVSI provides an essential forum for collaboration between software developers and hardware manufacturers across the uncrewed ecosystem.

“AUVSI membership helps Gambit be part of a larger conversation in the uncrewed industry,” Richardson says. “As a software solution engaging with OEMs and payload providers, we value AUVSI as a platform to connect with partners who face complex challenges like implementing Part 108—and to be there to support that transition.”

Through its membership, Gambit gains access to advocacy, standards development, and peer collaboration that accelerate responsible integration of autonomous systems into the national airspace.

Exciting Industry Developments

Richardson points to upcoming regulatory changes as one of the most transformative developments for the drone sector.

“Part 108 is poised to fundamentally transform the drone market,” he explains. “By enabling large-scale Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) and one-to-many operations, it will allow certified operators to conduct routine autonomous flights without individual waivers.”

The rule will also introduce new operational roles—such as Operations Supervisors and Flight Coordinators—shifting responsibility from individual pilots to organizations. This, Richardson notes, creates “endless opportunities” for innovation and scalability in autonomous operations.

Industry Challenges

Despite the progress, Richardson cautions that communication and coordination remain significant hurdles.

“There are concerns about how uncrewed drones will communicate with air traffic control through third-party Automated Data Service Providers (ADSPs),” he says. “If these systems aren’t properly certified, they could create serious complications with existing ATC infrastructure—jeopardizing safety through communication failures or potential near misses.”

Addressing these challenges, he adds, will require rigorous certification, standardized interfaces, and close collaboration between technology developers, regulators, and operators.

Support for High Safety Standards

Gambit Defense is redefining operational safety using Physical AI—software that goes beyond sensors to interpret context, anticipate hazards, and take adaptive action.

The system integrates:

• Real-time object recognition that distinguishes aircraft, birds, buildings, and terrain
• Predictive trajectory modeling that anticipates where manned aircraft will be, not just where they are
• Context-aware decision-making that interprets events such as landings versus transits
• Adaptive avoidance maneuvers that factor in weather, terrain, and aircraft capabilities

This layered intelligent autonomy enables safer, more reliable uncrewed operations in dynamic environments.

For more information, visit https://gambit.us.