Now released: the 2026 AUVSI Engagement Guide & Media Kit. A single resource for engaging with AUVSI through market intelligence, events, and advertising opportunities. Explore the full engagement portfolio and find the right mix for your goals: https://t.co/uJrLJnWSHj

Positive momentum for U.S. drone industry - @BISgov easing export controls on certain civil Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) & related technologies, which currently need a license to be exported to most countries:

The funding provided by the Big Beautiful Bill is ready to be used to mount an effective sprint to build combat power. We call it Drone Dominance.   At the War Department, we are adopting new technologies with a “fight tonight” philosophy – so our warfighters have the

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AUVSI worked hard to secure the $1B funding for this initiative H.R. 1 & we look forward to working with @DeptofWar on Gauntlet competitions & helping our industry scale production to deliver drone capability to our warfighters, drive down costs, & ensure American drone dominance

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We applaud the @DeptofWar & @SecWar for advancing the Drone Dominance initiative & working with @AUVSI to develop a disciplined, merit-based pathway to acquire hundreds of thousands of U.S. & allied-made small uncrewed aircraft.

AUVSI welcomes the new @FAANews and @PHMSA_DOT guidance on safe carriage of hazardous materials by UAS. This is an important step for Part 135 operators expanding delivery use cases and for broader industry safety planning. Thank you to @USDOT, @SecDuffy, and @FAA_Bryan.

Fantastic remarks focused on relentless pursuit of advancing safety through innovation by @USDOT Secretary @SecDuffy with @Honeywell_Aero CEO Jim Currier

Whether you're setting regulatory strategy, advancing new technology, or working to operationalize autonomous systems, #XPO26 delivers timely solutions and perspectives curated for your role and your mission. Register now: https://t.co/YusSCaQWMX #Drones #Robotics #Automation

“AUVSI applauds @SecWar's decisive move towards reindustrializing America’s arsenal of democracy and freedom, and ensuring warfighters receive the advanced technologies they need, when they need them,” @MRobbinsAUVSI. Read AUVSI's full statement: https://t.co/kQ24QCsArS

Meet one of our AUVSI Defense speakers: Eric Brock, Chairman and CEO of @OndasHoldings Learn how commercial autonomy is transforming defense readiness and multi-domain operations October 28–29 in Washington, DC. Register: https://t.co/Y6SkaHItRm #AUVSIDefense

Leading voices at AUVSI Defense include: Alex Krutz, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Manufacturing at @CommerceGov Be part of the conversation shaping U.S. manufacturing and autonomy policy this Oct. 28–29 in Washington, DC. Register: https://t.co/Y6SkaHJ1GU #AUVSIDefense

AUVSI Defense 2025 to Convene in Washington, Advancing Mission-Ready Autonomy “Amidst the chaos, there is opportunity, and AUVSI Defense is where that opportunity becomes action.” — @MRobbinsAUVSI Register: https://t.co/SFfyaNMHyX Read the announcement: https://t.co/Su374YP7zm

AUVSI Defense Speaker Highlight: Dr. Alison Perez, Senior Investment Manager at @LockheedMartin Ventures Join us Oct. 28-29 in Washington, DC, to hear how investors are accelerating autonomy innovation. Register: https://t.co/Y6SkaHItRm #AUVSIDefense

Featured AUVSI Defense Speaker: Jeff Anderson, Head of Autonomy, Global Defense at @awscloud Join us Oct. 28–29 in Washington, DC, to hear how AI and cloud infrastructure are enabling mission-ready autonomy. Register: https://t.co/Y6SkaHJ1GU #AUVSIDefense

T-2 Weeks until #AUVSIDefense in Washington, DC. Join leaders from @DeptofWar, @CommerceGov, @USArmy, and @LockheedMartin Ventures, and more to shape the future of autonomy and America’s defense industrial base. Register: https://t.co/Y6SkaHJ1GU

The @FAANews' BVLOS proposal is a critical milestone, but it must deliver clear, scalable rules that support safety and innovation. See AUVSI’s recommendations to move BVLOS from policy promise to practical progress: https://t.co/cGXuaSxKZM #BVLOS #DronePolicy #UAS @USDOT @TSA

The XPONENTIAL 2026 Call for Presentations deadline has been extended to October 10. Share your insights, showcase your research, and help shape the conversations driving autonomy forward. Submit your proposal today: https://t.co/LJmrSgcP8j #XPO26

Preview the conversations ahead of #AUVSIDefense. Cameron Holt (@ExigerLLC) and Randall Culpepper (Parley Tent, LLC) discuss capture strategy and rapid acquisition. Watch: https://t.co/NQjLw1z8pA Register for the closed-door forum Oct 28–29 in DC: https://t.co/Y6SkaHItRm

Thank you to @SilveradoPolicy Co-Founder & Chairman Maureen Hinman for joining the @AUVSI Board of Directors yesterday to present on critical supply chain gaps & associated nat sec risks and the policies required to win the future