AUVSI calls for clearer approval procedures as federal agencies expand efforts to counter cartel drones along the U.S.-Mexico border. By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill New federally imposed rules to combat the flights of cartel drones, by restricting UAV operations along a narrow strip of land along the U.S. Mexico border, should be enhanced to allow greater legitimate … [Read more...] about New Border Drone Restrictions Raise Questions for Commercial Operators
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AUVSI Names Heather Lee Acting President and CEO as Michael Robbins Plans Departure
Robbins will leave AUVSI on September 30 to lead the Semiconductor Industry Association; the AUVSI Board has launched a search for a permanent successor. The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) has announced a leadership transition effective this fall. President and CEO Michael Robbins will leave the organization on September 30, 2026. Chief … [Read more...] about AUVSI Names Heather Lee Acting President and CEO as Michael Robbins Plans Departure
Taiwan’s Green UAS Milestone Highlights a Potential Path for Trusted Foreign Drone Suppliers
New assessment partnership could help allied manufacturers access the U.S. market while supporting trusted supply chain goals As the United States works to reduce dependence on Chinese drone manufacturers, a new partnership between Taiwan and AUVSI's Green UAS program may offer a model for how trusted foreign suppliers could help address near-term gaps in drone … [Read more...] about Taiwan’s Green UAS Milestone Highlights a Potential Path for Trusted Foreign Drone Suppliers
Congress Introduces GUARD Act, Extending FCC Covered List Framework to Robotics
Proposed legislation would require national security review of certain foreign-made humanoid and quadruped robots A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced legislation that would apply a familiar national security review process to humanoid and quadruped robots, signaling a broader U.S. approach to evaluating connected autonomous systems. The Guarding the U.S. against … [Read more...] about Congress Introduces GUARD Act, Extending FCC Covered List Framework to Robotics
Drone Dominance: The Defense Department’s Push to Build a Scalable U.S. Drone Supply Chain
At this morning’s keynote roundtable at XPONENTIAL 2026, government and industry leaders outlined a new phase in the effort to scale the U.S. drone industry: moving from innovation and prototype development to industrial production, supply chain scrutiny, and rapid military acquisition. Moderated by Michael Robbins of AUVSI, the panel focused on the Department of Defense’s … [Read more...] about Drone Dominance: The Defense Department’s Push to Build a Scalable U.S. Drone Supply Chain
