Tennessee is strengthening its position as a leader in uncrewed and autonomous aviation. As a Bronze Tier sponsor of the 2025 Tennessee Drone and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Symposium, AUVSI is proud to support state and local partners advancing policies that enable safe, scalable growth. Learn how we’re aligning national advocacy with state-level initiatives: https://lnkd.in/dMv3WF87 Join us in Nashville November 12–13 to help shape the future of drone and AAM integration, and be sure to say hello to our Director of Strategic Accounts, Wesley Morrison. Register: https://lnkd.in/e_auKEdN
AUVSI — Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International
Non-profit Organizations
Arlington, Virginia 25,400 followers
The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International
About us
The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) — the world's largest non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of unmanned systems and robotics — represents corporations and professionals from more than 60 countries involved in industry, government and academia. AUVSI members work in the defense, civil and commercial markets. For more information, visit AUVSI.org.
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https://auvsi.start.page
External link for AUVSI — Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International
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- 11-50 employees
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- Arlington, Virginia
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- Nonprofit
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- Not-for-profit and Defense
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3100 Clarendon Blvd
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Arlington, Virginia 22201, US
Employees at AUVSI — Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International
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Happening Today: Scale BVLOS with Existing Networks Join Kyle Snyder of Kongsberg Geospatial and Nancy Chrisman of Emergent 1:1 Consulting today, October 15 at 3 PM EST for a live webinar on accelerating BVLOS adoption using existing LTE, 5G, and fiber infrastructure. Learn how proven approaches from aerospace and telecom can enable secure, scalable, and interoperable drone operations that power real-time command, control, and situational awareness nationwide. Register to join: https://lnkd.in/eqM5kjed #BVLOS #UncrewedSystems #Infrastructure #AAM #DronePolicy #Webinar
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We’re two weeks away from #AUVSIDefense, taking place October 28–29 in Washington, DC. This closed-door forum convenes senior officials from the United States Department of War, U.S. Department of Commerce, US Army UAS Project Office, and Lockheed Martin Ventures, along with leaders from across government and industry, for two days of focused dialogue on scaling autonomy, strengthening the industrial base, and driving capture strategy. Confirmed speakers include: - The Honorable Michael Cadenazzi, United States Department of War - Alex Krutz, U.S. Department of Commerce - Maj Gen (Ret.) Cameron Holt, Exiger - COL Danielle Medaglia, US Army - Guy Filippelli, Squadra Ventures - Dr. Alison Perez, Lockheed Martin Ventures - Eric Brock, Ondas Holdings - Mark Montgomery, Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) - Jeff Anderson, Amazon Web Services (AWS) The program explores mission-ready acquisition, America First supply chains, trusted autonomy certification, and funding pathways shaping the autonomy arsenal for democracy. View the full agenda: https://lnkd.in/gRNffCsB Secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/eHuRghCc #DefenseInnovation #UncrewedSystems
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In this week’s “Drone Security and Competitiveness” newsletter, we are highlighting the Federal Communications Commission’s proposal to expand restrictions on foreign-made technology, the White House’s $500 million plan to bolster counter-UAS defenses ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and a preview of AUVSI Defense programming, where senior United States Department of War leaders will address the state of America’s defense industrial base Want to access the full briefing? Subscribe here to get the latest updates on drone policy, security, and tech innovation: https://lnkd.in/eEUAp6KB
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Last Call: The XPONENTIAL 2026 Call for Presentations closes today. This is your chance to share your expertise with global leaders advancing uncrewed and autonomous systems. Whether you’re driving innovation, shaping policy, or deploying solutions in the field, your insights can help move the industry forward. Submit your proposal by midnight tonight and join the conversation defining the future of autonomy: https://lnkd.in/eq8xgMzw #XPO26 XPONENTIAL Show
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We’re proud to partner with the Civil-Military Innovation Institute Inc. to advance collaboration in defense autonomy and innovation. Together, we’re creating new opportunities for testing, research, and joint engagement that accelerate technology adoption and strengthen our national defense.
NEWS - CMI2 and the AUVSI — Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International are partnering to advance collaboration in autonomous systems and defense innovation across defense, industry, and academia. This partnership provides AUVSI members with access to our Adaptive Experimentation Facility at Fort Andrew, West Virginia, enabling them to conduct enhanced autonomy testing, pursue joint research, participate in collaborative events, and receive exclusive member discounts. The AUVSI partnership supports our CMI2 mission to accelerate #innovation that directly enhances the #lethality and #readiness of our warfighters by expediting technology adoption, giving our forces an operational edge. CMI2 & AUVSI ✅ Cutting-edge testing, training, and experimentation opportunities ✅ Joint research, publications, and technical standards ✅ Exclusive AUVSI member benefits, including up to 20 percent discounts ✅ Collaborative events such as AUVSI Defense and XPONENTIAL Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eSzx2HEM #DefenseInnovation #Autonomy #InnovationInTheDirt
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The Federal Aviation Administration’s proposed BVLOS rule is a long-awaited step toward routine uncrewed operations in the U.S. AUVSI and our members have submitted detailed recommendations that chart a path forward for the final rule. Our goal is a clear, scalable, and performance-based framework that advances safety, supports innovation, and strengthens U.S. competitiveness. Read AUVSI’s full recommendations and analysis: https://lnkd.in/gCikeZE7 #BVLOS #DronePolicy #UAS Michael Robbins Casie Ocaña Max Rosen Lori Propst Adriana Rivera, MA Grant B. Mason Sisk Scott Shtofman U.S. Department of Transportation Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
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To set the stage for AUVSI Defense, Maj Gen (Ret.) Cameron Holt, President, Strategic Markets at Exiger, and Randall Culpepper, President of Parley Tent, LLC, joined a focused AUVSI Defense webinar on capture strategy and rapid acquisition. Their discussion explores how industry and government can align to accelerate autonomy at speed and scale and previews the full panel that will convene October 28–29 in Washington, DC. As Holt noted, “Business is done in conferences in America.” That perspective reflects the purpose of this closed-door forum where strategy becomes action. Watch the discussion and learn more: https://lnkd.in/enB_Sgph Secure your spot today: https://lnkd.in/eHuRghCc #AUVSIDefense #DefenseInnovation
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In this week’s “Defense Digest” newsletter, we’re covering NATO’s call for faster integration of drones and robotics, the US Army’s upcoming “Best Drone” competition, and the latest updates on #AUVSIDefense, taking place October 28–29 in Washington, DC. Confirmed speakers for AUVSI Defense include senior leaders from United States Department of War, U.S. Department of Commerce, and industry who are shaping the future of defense autonomy, industrial base policy, and acquisition strategy. Want to access the full briefing? Subscribe here to receive the latest intel on the robotics & autonomous systems shaping defense operations: https://lnkd.in/eEUAp6KB
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The strength of America’s defense industrial base will determine how quickly autonomy scales to meet mission demand. The Honorable Michael Cadenazzi, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy, Office of the Secretary of Defense, United States Department of War, will keynote at AUVSI Defense, October 28–29 in Washington, DC. Cadenazzi will address the state of the U.S. defense industrial base, the actions DoD is taking to overcome its toughest challenges, and what is needed from industry to accelerate autonomy at speed and scale. AUVSI Defense is a closed-door forum where senior defense officials, primes, and innovators will confront issues from supply chain resilience to c-UxS and contested environment operations. These are the conversations that determine how autonomy is delivered at the edge. Be a part of the conversation and register now: https://lnkd.in/eHuRghCc #AUVSIDefense Mike C.
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