The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) has announced significant updates to its Blue UAS List and Framework following a three-day flight demonstration challenge at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center 29 Palms. The event, held in February 2025, marks the first of what is intended to be an annual competitive event to update capabilities on the Blue List and Framework. New … [Read more...] about Defense Innovation Unit Expands Blue UAS List with New Platforms and Capabilities
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AUVSI Op-Ed: “The Time for Decisive Action is Now”
As the President and CEO of the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), Michael Robbins leads the world's largest trade association dedicated to advancing autonomy, uncrewed systems, and robotics across defense, civil, and commercial markets. In this Op-Ed, Robbins shares his insights on the proposed restrictions on Chinese drone technology facing the … [Read more...] about AUVSI Op-Ed: “The Time for Decisive Action is Now”
Green UAS Certification Expands Secure Drone Options for Public Safety and Critical Missions
AUVSI Adds Four UAS Platforms to Green UAS List The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) has announced Green UAS certification for four new platforms: Ascent AeroSystems’ Spirit, AgEagle’s Ebee Tac, and Inspired Flight’s IF1200A and IF800 Tomcat. These certifications expand the options for secure, NDAA-compliant drones suitable for public safety, … [Read more...] about Green UAS Certification Expands Secure Drone Options for Public Safety and Critical Missions
Ascent AeroSystems Spirit Receives AUVSI Green UAS Certification
Certification Confirms NDAA Compliance for Broader Commercial and Government Use Ascent AeroSystems’ Spirit UAV has been added to the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) Green UAS Cleared List. This designation confirms the Spirit meets cybersecurity and supply chain standards required for NDAA compliance. The Green UAS program extends the … [Read more...] about Ascent AeroSystems Spirit Receives AUVSI Green UAS Certification
AUVSI’s Michael Robbins Calls for BVLOS Rule and Action on Chinese Drones in Morning Keynote
Industry Faces Regulatory and Security Hurdles, but FAA Collaboration Sparks Hope The AUVSI New England UAS and AAM Summit kicked off with a powerful morning keynote from AUVSI President and CEO Michael Robbins. Against the backdrop of the conference theme, “If We Build It, Will They Come?” Robbins addressed the state of the drone industry, focusing on two pivotal issues: … [Read more...] about AUVSI’s Michael Robbins Calls for BVLOS Rule and Action on Chinese Drones in Morning Keynote
