AUVSI — Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International

#Drone cybersecurity and supply chain security updates we're tracking: 1?? NYC launched their Drone as a First Responder program 2?? Texas Governor Greg Abbott filed an Executive Order with a focus on “foreign adversaries” and risks posed to the state government 3?? FAA’s draft BVLOS safety rule is on the move, which can make the industry more robust and attract capital investment needed to regain competitiveness in the global market. ?? Plus: We dive into what the new Blue UAS to Green UAS transition pathway entails, what to expect in the near future for both programs, and more about our collaboration with the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to demonstrate NDAA compliance. Casie Oca?a, Michael Robbins, Chelsie "CJ" Jeppson

?? Its official: #XPO25 registration is open now! https://lnkd.in/euUDUzhs ?? We can't wait to welcome you to Houston, Texas, from May 19-22, 2025 for THE Technology Event for Autonomy. -Houston is home to over 7,000 manufacturers and one of the largest concentrations of engineers in the U.S. -Houston boasts more than 9,100 tech firms driving innovation across critical infrastructure, agriculture, defense, and oil and gas Important note: If you'll be attending from a country outside the U.S. requiring a visa, we encourage you to start the visa application process as soon as possible. If you are interested in attending with your country delegation, please contact us. Michael Robbins, Heather Lee Landers, Keely Griffith, Staci Butler, Messe Düsseldorf North America, Tom Mitchell

??? Today's AUVSI webinar is especially timely! Register now for, "Scaling BVLOS: How can Industry Collaboration Democratise Access to Airspace?," with speakers from the Federal Aviation Administration; Volant Autonomy, Viasat, and TTP plc: https://lnkd.in/e22v-Pb7

Big #drone defense sector news: Red Cat Holdings / Teal Drones has been awarded the U.S. Army's Short Range Reconnaissance Tranche 2 (SRR T2) Program of Record. Why it matters: The purpose of SRR is to deliver portable small UAS to Army platoons for ISR. Read Michael Robbins's takeaway about the need for DOD to place large-scale orders for uncrewed systems ↓

??? We're looking forward to getting a front-row seat to seeing some of the latest updates in aerospace aviation at Revolution.Aero San Francisco 2024. This year's event will bring together the industry’s top minds to explore how cutting-edge technologies and new business models are transforming the way things and people move. With networking opportunities at every session, you’ll meet thought leaders, investors, and innovators pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in aviation. ??? Secure your ticket and save $100 using code Rev100: https://lnkd.in/gwx_r5Re

AUVSI — Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International is proud to have members like Packet Digital, with leaders like Terri Zimmerman & Chad Collier, forging a battery industry in the United States to supply the UxS industry. Much work remains ahead for the U.S. and our allied partners, for batteries and other critical components (chips, motors, etc.), but AUVSI will remain the tip of the spear for our members to solve hard problems.

News from #Replicator: This week, DOD announced additional capabilities selected for accelerated fielding as part of the initiative. All the capabilities in one place: Dive into our roundup + research on the newly-announced Tranche 1.2 capabilities and catch up on Tranche 1.1 platforms, which include leading technologies from Anduril Industries, PDW, Integrated Solutions for Systems, Inc. (IS4S), Leidos Dynetics, Zone 5 Technologies, AeroVironment, and more ↓

Members of the AUVSI HQ team are attending Global UTM Association (GUTMA) #HarmonizedSkies2024 at the Federal Aviation Administration's offices in DFW, TX — where the first large-scale commercial operations are currently taking place. Check out some photos from the #BVLOS operations showcase, featuring AUVSI Air Advocacy members DroneUp, Wing, and Zipline, and hosted at Manna Drone Delivery's operations site ↓ We're looking forward to seeing the community back in Texas next spring for XPONENTIAL 2025! ?? Keely Griffith, Scott Shtofman

???Important Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) draft safety rule update for the?#drone?industry: The White House House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has accepted the draft rule from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). The OMB Office of Information & Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) will now appraise the rule and run an interagency review process. AUVSI — Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International and the Commercial Drone Alliance will be meeting with OIRA in the immediate future to stress the importance of draft safety rule moving forward — which we all know is critical for the U.S. to retain global leadership in drones and advanced aviation. A streamlined OIRA review process is key.??As evidenced by the recent FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024, the draft safety rule is supported overwhelmingly by bipartisan consensus in both houses of Congress. The many benefits of this safety rule, including economic growth, job creation, national security, enhanced safety, and more, depend on the draft rule progressing in a timely way. That's why our organizations respectfully ask that individual member companies stand down from scheduling individual meetings with OIRA on the draft safety rule so that OIRA can move with speed through their process, with a goal of publishing the draft safety rule for review in early January. AUVSI and CDA will strongly represent the views of our industry in these White House meetings. More information can be found in a joint AUVSI & CDA op-ed here:?https://lnkd.in/eiVJPgAy Max Rosen Scott Shtofman Michael Smitsky, Esq. Anna Dietrich Chelsie "CJ" Jeppson Keely Griffith Shannon Walker Heather Lee Landers Mike Greeson Alex Mann Wesley Morrison Casie Oca?a Jacob Wright Kimberly Peicker Lisa Ellman Gretchen West Michael Bell Emily Kimball Hanson Causbie

What we're up to: Today, Michael Robbins moderated a panel at the Detroit Advanced Aerial Innovation Region (AAIR) Forum with participation from FAA and Michigan state officials. Why it matters: The discussion on harmonizing #drone regulations covered how all levels of government are working together and with industry to build a drone system that supports the Detroit area's needs. Michigan Central, Michigan Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, State of Michigan