XPONENTIAL 2026 will bring global leaders in uncrewed systems and autonomy to Detroit this May, highlighting how the industry is moving from innovation to real-world deployment through new programming, expanded policy engagement and a growing exhibit floor.

AUVSI is urging the U.S. Senate to swiftly confirm Ryan McCormack, Daniel J. Edwards and Trent Morse to key transportation leadership roles at the Department of Transportation and Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority. The organization said their experience will advance innovation, safety and modernization in U.S. airspace and transportation systems.

The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) announced a new partnership with Altana, the network for trusted trade, to enhance supply chain assurance across the Green UAS Certification and Blue UAS Recognized Assessor programs.

The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) announced that BlackSea Technologies (BlackSea) has become the first accredited AUVSI Trusted UMS Operator™ Training Provider, marking a milestone in the advancement of global uncrewed maritime standards.

The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) applauds U.S. Navy Secretary John Phelan for initiating the establishment of a Deputy Assistant Secretary for Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS), along with a dedicated Program Executive Office and Portfolio Acquisition Executive for RAS. These reforms are set in motion by a 30-day sprint and reflect a bold commitment to rapidly integrating uncrewed systems into naval operations.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) have released the long-anticipated Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), which includes proposed Parts 108 and 146 covering BVLOS operations and Automated Data Service Provider certification.

The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) announced the launch of the Trusted UMS Operator Program, a groundbreaking initiative designed to establish standardized training and certification for operators of uncrewed maritime systems (UMS) in both commercial and defense missions.

At XPONENTIAL 2025, the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) announced the election of new leaders and members to its Board of Directors. The incoming Board represents a cross-section of experienced industry voices who will help guide AUVSI’s strategic priorities and strengthen its role as the leading advocate for uncrewed and autonomous systems innovation.

Amniscient, a B2B SaaS company revolutionizing computer vision AI, announced the official launch of AmniSphere, a computer vision AI platform designed to help businesses harness the power of AI without complexity. It provides companies of all sizes and various industries a platform to create and deploy custom computer vision models in days and with 99.9% accuracy in visual intelligence, enhancing production and efficiencies.

The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) applauds the Federal Aviation Association and the Department of Transportation for unveiling their plan for a modernized air traffic control system.