New Program Will Set Industry Standards for Training and Proficiency in Uncrewed Maritime Systems Operations
Arlington, VA – The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) is proud to announce the formation of a new committee dedicated to developing a comprehensive certification program for uncrewed maritime systems operators. This initiative will focus on setting industry-wide standards for training, proficiency, and operational safety, ensuring that UMS operators are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to safely navigate the complex maritime environment.
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Uncrewed Arsenal, for Democracy
Good Morning.
Thank you for joining us at AUVSI Defense, part of an ongoing series of thought leadership events that AUVSI has been hosting over the past several years.
I want to thank our sponsors for their support in helping us host this event – AgEagle, Booz Allen, Domo Tactical, Elsight, Fotokite, Lockheed Martin - Sikorsky, National Advanced Mobility Consortium (NAMC), Neya Systems, ProximaVision, Red Cat, Sentrycs, Shield AI, Skydio, and XTEND.
AUVSI Commends FAA Progress Toward eVTOL Operations
October 22, Arlington, Va. – Today, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued the final version of its Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) for powered lift aircraft operations.
A Blueprint for ‘Connected Skies, Connected Communities’ | 2024 FAA Drone and AAM Symposium
AUVSI President and CEO Michael Robbins opened Day Two of the 2024 FAA Drone and AAM Symposium opened with the following keynote remarks, as prepared:
Yesterday morning I spoke about legacy, and the goals we collectively seek to achieve – including advancing our industry and aviation safety.
I spoke about AUVSI’s role in achieving this goal through our strategic pillar of connecting the industry by helping to host events like this and other events we host – like XPONENTIAL and our Industry Insight Summits –where we are bringing together stakeholders to solve hard problems.
2024 FAA Drone and AAM Symposium: Michael Robbins Day One Opening Remarks
Today, Day One of the 2024 FAA Drone and AAM Symposium opened with keynote remarks by AUVSI President and CEO, Michael Robbins.
Remarks as prepared:
It’s great to see everyone here at the Baltimore Convention Center for this year’s FAA Drone & AAM Symposium – the 8th consecutive staging of this event as a collaboration between AUVSI and the FAA. We’re grateful for their partnership and eagerness to meet directly with industry.
AUVSI Formalizes Ground Advocacy Committee, Elects Inaugural Leadership
AUVSI’s ground domain Working Group recently formalized as an Advocacy Committee, approving bylaws and hosting its first leadership elections. Going forward, the Ground Advocacy Committee (GAC) will set AUVSI’s legislative and regulatory priorities in the ground domain.
FAA-EASA International Aviation Safety Conference
Last week, Max Rosen, Director of Government Affairs for AUVSI, attended the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) - European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) International Aviation Safety Conference in Washington, DC. Several AUVSI and Air Advocacy Committee members were in attendance, alongside many senior officials from both FAA and EASA. The event was sponsored by AUVSI and members RTX, Boeing, Joby, and Wisk.
AUVSI's Defense Advocacy Committee Elects Inaugural Leadership
AUVSI’s Defense Advocacy Committee recently held its first leadership elections following the Committee’s launch in September 2023. Since launch, Committee membership has grown to more than 100 companies who advocate for policies and funding for uncrewed and autonomous systems in the Department of Defense.
State Advocacy Recap: April 2024
As April ends, several state legislatures have adjourned for the remainder of the session. Due to elections, sessions in even-numbered years are often shorter than those in odd-numbered ones. Eight states adjourned this month, bringing the total to nineteen states already adjourned for their 2024 regular sessions.
What We’re Seeing
With the legislative sessions winding down, we saw fewer new bills introduced and began to see more bills enacted into law. This includes forward leaning enabling legislation for both air and ground vehicles:
