In this Op-Ed, Michael Robbins, President and CEO of the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), offers an industry perspective on the recent Government Accountability Office (GAO) report titled "Federal Lands: Effects of Interior's Policies on Foreign-Made Drones." This response comes in the wake of last week’s published statement from drone … [Read more...] about AUVSI Op-Ed: Ending Reliance on PRC Drones: Why the U.S. Must Act Now to Secure the Future of Domestic Drone Manufacturing
National Security
AUVSI Urges Congress to Fast-Track Uncrewed Systems for National Defense and Navy Readiness
AUVSI Submits Comments to the House Armed Services Committee on Strengthening the Defense Industrial Bas Key Focus on Supporting Autonomous Systems and U.S. Navy Readiness The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) has submitted formal comments to the House Committee on Armed Services, responding to the recent hearing on the “Findings and … [Read more...] about AUVSI Urges Congress to Fast-Track Uncrewed Systems for National Defense and Navy Readiness
Concerns Over Chinese Agricultural Drones Spark Debate
Congress Members Send Letter to USDA and CISA: DJI Responds to Growing National Security Concerns In a recent letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), 12 members of Congress expressed concerns about the use of Chinese-manufactured drones in U.S. agriculture. The letter highlights the potential risks … [Read more...] about Concerns Over Chinese Agricultural Drones Spark Debate
House Lawmakers Probe Anzu Robotics Over Ties to Chinese Drone Manufacturer DJI
Ongoing Efforts to Limit Use of Chinese Drone Technology in the U.S. Intensify Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party have taken a new step in their ongoing efforts to address national security concerns related to Chinese … [Read more...] about House Lawmakers Probe Anzu Robotics Over Ties to Chinese Drone Manufacturer DJI
China Amends Drone Export Controls Amid Rising Scrutiny
New Regulations Target High-Precision Equipment, Adjust Standards for Drone Components China will implement changes to its drone export controls starting September 1, 2024, according to a Reuters article. The amendments, which include adding high-precision measurement equipment to the control list and adjusting standards for certain unmanned aircraft components, come in … [Read more...] about China Amends Drone Export Controls Amid Rising Scrutiny
