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A Blueprint for ‘Connected Skies, Connected Communities’

July 31, 2024

President and CEO Michael Robbins delivers remarks about Drone Prepared and AUVSI’s work to educate local decision-makers.

AUVSI Applauds Signing of Drone Prepared Legislation into Law in South Dakota

March 6, 2024

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem signed AUVSI-supported legislation, Senate Bill 169, into law after its unanimous passage in the Senate and 67-2 passage in the House.

AUVSI Analysis: Updated FAA UAS Fact Sheet (2023)

Aug 31, 2023

FAA updated to its document outlining legal considerations for state and local governments when regulating UAS -- and is consistent with Drone Prepared pillars.

Aviation Today: Regulating UAS in 2023

Aug 3, 2023

To navigate this complex environment, AUVSI launched Drone Prepared, a 50-state educational initiative aimed at guiding lawmakers in crafting regulations that are industry-supportive and consistent with federal oversight.

“New FAA Fact Sheet Clears the Air on Local Drone Regulation

July 24, 2023

An in-depth analysis of the Fact Sheet written by Drone Prepared supporters at Wiley Rein LLP.

AUVSI Announces Publication of Legal White Paper to Help States Prepare for Drones

Feb 15, 2023, Arlington, Va.

AUVSI announced the publication of a legal white paper analyzing airspace law and offering a plan for how states and localities can consider UAS laws that enable the rapidly growing industry without infringing upon existing authorities.

Drone News: Drone Prepared

Dec 16, 2022

AUVSI Grassroots Advocacy Manager Scott Shtofman discusses Drone Prepared on Pilot Institute's podcast.

AUVSI Launches Drone Prepared: Is Your State Ready for Drones? 

Dec 9, 2022

DroneLife covers how Drone Prepared will help lawmakers to prepare for the future increase in drones.

AUVSI Launches Drone Prepared

Dec. 7, 2022, Arlington, Va.

Today, the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) announced the launch of “Drone Prepared,”...