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Cybersecurity and Supply Chain Certification Program for Uncrewed Ground Vehicles: Our Next Steps
We’re officially kicking off the next phase of progress toward a Cybersecurity and Supply Chain Certification Program for Uncrewed Ground Vehicles (UGVs). The program is part of AUVSI’s effort to move toward points of friction in the industry—the need for manufacturers and operators to meet evolving regulatory and security requirements—and offer solutions by creating a clear framework for UGV security verification.
In collaboration with Neya Systems and its parent company, Applied Research Associates (ARA), this critical initiative is aimed at strengthening trust, security, and operational resilience across the UGV industry.
AUVSI State Advocacy: January 2025 recap
The 2025 state legislative sessions kicked off this month. Already, our state advocacy team is engaging with and educating lawmakers across the country about the value that advanced air mobility (AAM) and uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) will bring to their communities.
Defense innovation and acquisition reform: industry view
Today, the Senate Armed Services Committee held a hearing on defense innovation and acquisition reform. The discussion echoed many of the points that AUVSI has been making, including my remarks at AUVSI Defense last fall, about how the U.S. must build an Uncrewed Arsenal, for Democracy.
Best of 2024 Super Show
As the year wraps up, the Dawn of Autonomy podcast presents the “Best of 2024,” sponsored by Leica Geosystems. This special episode features two of the foremost government leaders in the UAS and AAM industries: Shivanjli Sharma, Aerospace Research Engineer at NASA and Jeffrey Vincent, Executive Director at the FAA. The FAA/NASA End of Year Roundup has become a yearly tradition and is a must-watch for those seeking exclusive industry insights and an in-depth look at the developments that have shaped the UAS and AAM industries over the past year. Don't miss this comprehensive review capturing the essence of 2024!
Tune in on December 24:
FAA and NASA | Dawn of Autonomy | Episode 51
As the year wraps up, the Dawn of Autonomy podcast presents the “Best of 2024,” sponsored by Leica Geosystems. This special episode features two of the foremost government leaders in the UAS and AAM industries: Shivanjli Sharma, Aerospace Research Engineer at NASA and Jeffrey Vincent, Executive Director at the FAA. The FAA/NASA End of Year Roundup has become a yearly tradition and is a must-watch for those seeking exclusive industry insights and an in-depth look at the developments that have shaped the UAS and AAM industries over the past year. Don't miss this comprehensive review capturing the essence of 2024!
Tune in on December 18th:
BVLOS Interview with Matt Sloane, SkyfireAI
This week, AUVSI and members of our Air Advocacy Committee met with the White House’s Office of Management and Budget to urge advancement of the draft Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) safety rule.
Matt Sloane, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at SkyfireAI, participated in this week’s meeting for organizations focused on public safety / law enforcement / physical security. In this sector, drones are already being relied on for operations in search and rescue, disaster response and recovery, firefighting, and traffic accident and crime scene investigation. Read on for AUVSI's interview with Matt to learn more.
AUVSI Statement to Congress: Rebuilding the Arsenal of Democracy
This week, the U.S. House of Representatives held a hearing on, "Rebuilding the Arsenal of Democracy: The Imperative to Strengthen America’s Defense Industrial Base and Workforce." AUVSI submitted comments for the official Committee hearing record, and Advocacy member Anduril Industries testified in person as a hearing witness.
Q&A: Blue UAS Refresh and Green UAS pathway for NDAA compliance verification
After the Blue UAS refresh event earlier this month, DIU announced that, “Current Blue UAS companies that are not renewed have an opportunity to be added to AUVSI’s Green UAS list to continue selling to non-DOD government agencies and entities that require proof of NDAA compliance.”
The AUVSI Advocacy team sat down with Casie Ocaña, Director of Trusted Programs and AUVSI’s point of contact with DIU’s autonomy team, to help us better understand what this means for secure drones.
Q: What exactly does DIU’s announcement about the Green UAS to Blue UAS pathway mean?
