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Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International

Field	Value
name	Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International
abbreviation	AUVSI
formerly	NARPV
formation	1972
founding_location	Dayton, Ohio
type	Nonprofit
purpose	Advocacy, education and leadership
headquarters	Arlington, VA
membership	Government, commercial and academic members from 60+ countries
leader_title	President & CEO
leader_name	Michael Robbins
main_organ	Executive Committee and Board of Directors
website	www.auvsi.org

The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) is the world's largest nonprofit membership organization dedicated to the advancement of uncrewed systems and robotics.

AUVSI's 7,000-plus members represent government agencies, academic institutions, nonprofit organizations, startup companies, and independent interests from more than 60 countries.

An influential lobbyist, AUVSI advocates for policies that support innovation and the safe integration of uncrewed systems across air, ground, maritime, and defense domains.

Mission

AUVSI's mission is to drive the uncrewed systems industry's growth and solve industry challenges by addressing points of friction. AUVSI unites innovators, manufacturers, operators, and stakeholders to share knowledge, create market opportunities, and advocates for effective policies that maximize the benefits of autonomous technologies.

History

AUVSI was the brainchild of a group of U.S. Air Force officers, inspired by the use of target drones as reconnaissance assets during the Vietnam War. Established in Dayton, Ohio, in 1972, the organization was originally known as the National Association of Remotely Piloted Vehicles (NARPV). In 1974, Ohio's Wright Kettering Chapter hosted the organization's first national symposium.

By the late 1970s, RPVs were being called Unmanned Air Vehicles (UAVs). The newly recognized term “unmanned” encompassed more than air vehicles, and recognition of the growing developments in the ground, maritime and space arenas caused the organization to broaden its reach. In 1978, the NARPV expanded its focus and services to create a community inclusive of all unmanned systems disciplines and changed its name to the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems (AUVS). In 1982, the headquarters moved from Dayton to Washington, DC.

Through the 1980s and 1990s, AUVSI mirrored the fast pace of growth of the worldwide unmanned systems industry, and the need for the organization's services began to extend beyond Washington, D.C. In 1996, the AUVS became the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) to reflect the true scope of the organization.

By 2003, AUVSI's global activities led to the creation of the International Opportunities Program (IOP), a campaign to raise awareness of AUVSI, increase member services and strengthen the worldwide network of the unmanned systems industry. AUVSI's global activities are now a fundamental part of AUVSI's commitment to the growth, long-term viability and stability of the uncrewed systems industry.

References

"Who Is AUVSI?".
"About AUVSI".
"Strategic Plan".
(15 March 2024). "AUVSI - Our Heritage". AUVSI.

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