Arlington, VA – Today, Brian Wynne, president & CEO of the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), released the following statement on President Obama’s comments calling for UAS regulations:

 

“The president’s comments echo what we have been saying: The FAA needs to move forward with the rulemaking process immediately to allow industries from agriculture to oil and gas to realize the benefits of this technology. Also, this industry has the potential to create more than 70,000 jobs and $13.6 billion in economic impact in just the first three years after integration is complete. Until the FAA develops regulations for this technology, this industry and its commercial and economic benefits will remain grounded.”

 

About AUVSI

The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) — the world's largest nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of unmanned systems and robotics — represents more than 7,500 members from 60+ allied countries involved in the fields of government, industry and academia. AUVSI members work in the defense, civil and commercial markets.