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AUVSI Submits AAM Regulatory Comments

The world is entering an exciting new era of aviation, but for the benefits of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) to be realized, U.S. companies need more support and regulatory clarity.   The safe integration of AAM into the airspace will increase U.S. global competitiveness by supporting domestic workforce growth and technology innovation and manufacturing.   

AAM: Entry into Service

The final day of the AAM Summit, co-hosted by FAA and AUVSI, began with a morning plenary session featuring Jessica Sypniewski, Deputy Assistant Administrator of FAA’s NextGen (ANG-2) and Dr. Ezinne Uzo-Okoro, Assistant Director for Spacy Policy at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.

The Future of Advanced Air Mobility

In the opening plenary session of the AAM Summit on August 2nd, panelists discussed how

Tech, Regulatory, Market, and Media Trends to Watch In 2023: Takeaways From AUVSI’s Future Forecast Webinar

The advancement of uncrewed technology relies heavily on a variety of factors coming together and shaping the future of the industry. The industry is in exciting stages of both innovation and operations and AUVSI is eagerly leaning into both in the new year. 

AUVSI Advocacy Successes in FY 2023 Omnibus

As the industry’s leading advocacy organization, this year AUVSI has diligently advocated for appropriations priorities, across all three domains and in the commercial and defense sectors, to advance and scale the uncrewed systems and robotics industries. AUVSI both adopted our own appropriations priorities and advocated for our members’ own appropriations requests. 

White House Advanced Air Mobility Summit: Takeaways for Industry

On August 3rd, the White House hosted a Summit on Advanced Air Mobility (AAM). While AAM was the focus of the Summit, discussions also centered around more traditional Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) issues, in addition to Counter-UAS issues in light of the Administration’s Counter-UAS Action Plan. AUVSI was honored to be able to attend this historic event and thanks the Biden Administration, and specifically the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), for organizing this Summit and inviting key industry stakeholders to share their views.

Utilizing Skydio Drones to Improve & Scale Critical Infrastructure Inspections for Departments of Transportation

Date/Time: Wednesday, July 27th at 3:00 – 4:00 pm EDT Webinar Description: Departments of Transportation (DOTs) are increasingly turning to drone technology to supplement critical infrastructure inspections. From bridge and construction inspections to post-incident damage assessments, the use of drones is helping transportation agencies improve safety, accelerate decision-making, and enhance asset maintenance.

AUVSI Statement in Response to NHTSA SGO Data Release

Arlington, Va. - Earlier today, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released data collected under its Standing General Order (SGO), and the information underscores the strong safety record of the autonomous goods movement industry.   Increasing safety is the core mission of every AUVSI member company. 42,915 people died in motor vehicle crashes in 2021, a 10% increase over 2020. Vehicle automation technologies, including Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Automated Driving Systems (ADS), have the potential to meaningfully increase roadway safety. 

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