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Deep Into State Legislative Sessions: AUVSI’s Advocacy Wins Across the Country
Core to AUVSI’s mission is to foster a viable and sustainable industry for uncrewed systems is advocating for balanced regulations and policies at every level of government. Uncrewed systems, including drones and automated vehicles (AV), are already beginning to improve lives and augment the human workforce, and they hold immeasurable promise to usher in a new era of innovation. AUVSI works to deliver on that vision through proactive legislative and regulatory advocacy with local, state, and tribal officials.

No Bars? No Problem - Navigation in GPS-denied Environments
Date/Time: Wednesday, April 6 at 3:00 - 4:00 pm EST
Webinar Description: As missions continue to evolve and new applications for uncrewed systems are explored, more advanced navigation options will be necessary, which is especially true in GPS/GNSS-denied environments. Join professionals as they discuss the use of new and blended technologies to improve access to accurate location information in environments that have intentional and unintentional interference.
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UMD Guest Post: Human Factors in UAS
By Grant Williams | Engineer, University of Maryland UAS Test Site

AUVSI 2022 Future Forecast
Date/Time: Wednesday, December 15 at 3:00 - 4:00 pm EST
Webinar Description: Advancements in various enabling technologies are converging to shape the future of the unmanned systems industry. This webinar brings together experts in market research and technology to share their predictions for the unmanned systems marketplace including the next wave of tech developments, emerging applications and potential roadblocks the industry will have to overcome in the new year.
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AUVSI Files Amicus Brief in Support of Remote ID Rule and FAA Authority
From the keynote stage at XPONENTIAL 2021 in Atlanta, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Steve Dickson said:
“Ideally, we’ll also have everyone’s trust—and maybe even consensus—as we move forward with …a new phase of airspace integration. And in the end, that’s what it’s all about—government and the UAS community—coming together to provide solutions that enable this fast-moving sector to continue delivering groundbreaking solutions for the public, and doing so safely.”
NDSAW: TRUST and Beyond with the Trusted Operator Program
Date/Time: Monday, September 13 at 12:00 – 1:00 pm EDT
Webinar Description:
Safer skies are a priority of the industry, regulators, and of the larger AUVSI community. Meeting the minimum requirements cannot be our approach; therefore, this panel will feature those who are promoting safer operations through additional training and testing. Join this discussion to understand how you can enhance your qualifications and add value as an operator.
Speakers:
Dr. William Austin - Warren County Community College, President
Jonathan Daniels - Praxis Aerospace Concepts International, Inc., CEO
Registration:
Registration is free for all attendees
UNMANNED SYSTEMS DEFENSE PHASE II: AIR
AUVSI today hosted Phase II of Unmanned Systems Defense, the association’s signature event connecting industry leaders with U.S. defense officials to advance the front line of innovation. Throughout the day’s progamming that focused on the air domain, experts highlighted the role of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) in joint defense operations, shared updates about the U.S. Air Force’s Agility Prime program, and discussed regulatory approaches to unmanned traffic management (UTM).
The role of UAS in Multi-Domain Operations




