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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.  

PDW’s C100 Advanced Mission Capable Drone Approved for Blue UAS List

Inclusion in the DoD program enables a more efficient approval process for military applications of the portable, long-endurance drone HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Dec. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PDW, an innovator in unmanned aerial systems (UAS), today announced that its man-packable and heavy-lift quadcopter, the C100, has received approval for the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) Blue UAS program. The Department of Defense (DoD) developed the Blue UAS program to rapidly vet and scale commercial UAS technology.

AUVSI and FAA Presents: Autonomy

Date/Time: Wednesday, January 31 at 3:00 – 4:00 pm ET

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

AUVSI Urges Governor Newsom To Veto AB 316

With the support of members of its Ground Advocacy Committee, the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) today sent a letter to California Governor Gavin Newsom urging him to veto AB 316. 

AUVSI Attends NASAO 2023 Annual Convention and Tradeshow

Last week, AUVSI staff attended the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) 2023 Annual Convention and Tradeshow in Rogers, Arkansas.  NASAO is “dedicated to representing the interests of the states and the public before policymakers at the federal level,” and is the “only organization deeply invested in representing the public interest in all facets of aviation and airports.” 

AUVSI Partnership for Drone Competitiveness

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by Michael Robbins, Chief Advocacy Officer, at AUVSI Defense on September 14, 2023:    
Michael Robbins AUVSI Defense 2023

Volatus Aerospace Corp. Announces Reseller Agreement with US Drone Manufacturer Inspired Flight

TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / August 11, 2023 / Volatus Aerospace Corp. (TSXV:VOL) (OTCQB:VLTTF) ("Volatus" or "the Company") announces that on July 25th, 2023 the Company has signed a reseller agreement with Inspired Flight, a US-based National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) compliant drone manufacturer, to meet client demands for reliable off-the-shelf blue sUAS qualified equipment in the mid-sized class. Typically, this regulatory requirement applies to infrastructure inspection of government funded or owned properties for example power distribution, natural resources, and facilities. 

2023 AUVSI Pathfinder Symposium

The Board of Directors for the Pathfinder Chapter of the Association of Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) would like to invite you to the 2023 AUVSI Pathfinder Symposium, Huntsville, AL. Last year’s symposium had over 50 vendors/exhibitors along with speakers from the military, federal, state, and local governments, and organizations. Attendees responded with admiration for the conference format, location and opportunity to meet directly with partners and customers alike.  

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