Reports that the People’s Republic of China (PRC) has halted exports to the United States of critical materials and magnets should not come as a surprise. Time and time again, the PRC has sought to use economic statecraft to undercut U.S. industry and competitiveness. From the dumping of subsidized drones and robotics into the U.S. market, to targeted sanctions on key U.S. defense companies, the PRC has consistently leveraged its economic tools to disadvantage American firms in favor of its own.
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Webinar: Servos Designed for Drones
Date & Time: Thursday, March 27, 2025, 3:00-4:00 PM ET
Webinar Description/Abstract: Servos engineered and designed for the performance, economics, scalability and regulatory needs of Europe and the Americas.
Speakers:
Shawn Spiker- Sales Director, Hitec Group USA
Registration: Registration is free for all attendees
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T-Motor Sanctions: AUVSI’s Analysis and Recommendations
The U.S. Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) recently announced sanctions against Jiangzi Xintuo Enterprise Co.
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.
5th Annual ASTM Autonomy in Aviation Symposium
Don't miss the 5th Annual ASTM Autonomy in Aviation Symposium, themed "The Aircraft and Beyond: Autonomy at the Systems Level." Join industry and government experts Nov 12-13, 2024, in Santa Clara, CA, to explore innovations in system-level integration, fleet autonomy, and how standards streamline regulatory approvals for autonomous aircraft. Be a part of conversations that are shaping the future of aviation! AUVSI members receive special discounted pricing with code AUVSIMEMBER24 - reserve your spot today.
AURA Network Systems Announces Publication of RTCA DO-406
Standards Development Organization Establishes UHF Radio Performance Standards for UAS Command and Control
McLean, Va. (October 3, 2024) – AURA Network Systems today announced the publication of RTCA DO-406, a new document outlining the Minimum Operational Performance Standards for UHF Airborne Radio Systems Supporting UAS C2 Link Systems. The document was developed with the leadership of AURA’s technical experts working with the RTCA Special Committee (SC-228), which is responsible for developing standards to support large UAS operations. The publication of standards for a dedicated UHF C2 Link System marks a significant advancement in aviation communications.
AURA Commends FCC Leadership for Initiating UAS Use of C-band
Robust Dynamic Frequency Management Systems Key to Spectrum Utilization
McLean, Va. (August 30, 2024) – AURA Network Systems applauded the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) actions enabling critical wireless communications supporting uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) in a dedicated portion of the 5 GHz band (5030-5091 MHz).
FAA reauthorization adds power to UND’s UAS programs
Attendees of the first ASSUREd Safe training program conduct flight tests outside UND’s Ryan Hall, in July 2023. Adam Kurtz/UND Today.
The recent reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration means full speed ahead for uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) and advanced and urban air-mobility research (AAM/UAM) at UND. It also means more opportunities for UAS graduates as well as free training for first responders on UAS operations.
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.
AUVSI and C-UAS Hub to Host Webinar on C-UAS Legislation
The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) and C-UAS Hub will co-host a webinar on, "UAS and Counter-UAS Legislation Updates" on February 13, 2024, at 1400 EST.
Join UAS and Counter-UAS industry professionals to gain insights into the current state of UAS and Counter-UAS legislation in the United States. Discover perspectives from security and industry experts, understand the status of pending legislation, and learn how to stay informed and actively contribute to the industry.