UNCREWED UPDATE from AUVSI


Vertical-lift technology is advancing rapidly, transforming everything from commercial logistics to emergency response. As the skies fill with drones and other advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft, regulations and safety standards must keep pace. AUVSI’s upcoming Drone and AAM Policy Symposium is your opportunity to prepare for — and even design — the industry’s future.


This symposium connects pilots, platform developers, and service providers with the regulators who manage drone integration in the national airspace.


Set your course for Washington, D.C., this July 29-30. We’re gathering at Nationals Park, a legendary ballpark in the nation’s capital, to discuss our community’s most pressing policy issues.


Critical Conversations, Measurable Outcomes


Uncertainty holds your business back. At the symposium, you’ll learn, train, and troubleshoot with the entire AAM ecosystem to ensure your operations remain safe and scalable. The program includes key issues that impact vertical-lift technology, including:


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Strategies for integrating drone and AAM operations into the National Airspace System


• New developments in BVLOS (beyond visual line of sight) implementation


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Infrastructure challenges and opportunities for eVTOL and drone deployment


Industry compliance and certifications for autonomous technology


The symposium experience was designed in collaboration with experts in drone and AAM regulations, including the following steering committee members:


• Amanda Armistead - senior public policy manager, Amazon • •


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John Forristal - government affairs, Archer Aviation


Kristin Mineck - lead for UAS/RPAS standards development and regulatory coordination, Viasat


• Suzanne Murtha - vice president, global advanced mobility, payment systems and automation, AECOM


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Scott O’Brien - vice president, legislative affairs, Reliable Robotics


May/June 2025


Leslie Barnes - senior director, government affairs, Qualcomm Allie Cloyes - government affairs, Beta


• Anna Dietrich - eVTOL, autonomy, and GA leadership, ASTM International


Networking is woven throughout the event, providing opportunities to forge partnerships, discuss collaborative projects, and share best practices with peers facing similar operational and regulatory challenges. With representation from diverse sectors — including emergency services, manufacturing, infrastructure, and more – you’ll leave with connections that offer clarity for your organization.


Make Your Next Move


If you’re serious about the future of aviation, the AUVSI Drone and AAM Policy Symposium can’t be missed.


Take this chance to guide policies and launch partnerships that define the future business landscape. Learn more and register at droneandaampolicysymposium.org. Where Your Business Takes Off: Become an AUVSI Member


Joining AUVSI means joining a global community committed to advancing and implementing autonomous technology. Our ranks include pilots, engineers, researchers, manufacturers, and policymakers working on advanced aviation, public safety, and beyond. As an AUVSI member, you gain access to exclusive research, collaboration opportunities, and the chance to influence policy at a local, state, and national level.


Learn more about membership at www.auvsi.org/why-join-auvsi.


GET AHEAD OF INNOVATION AT THE DRONE AND AAM POLICY SYMPOSIUM Collaborate, Navigate, Elevate


The 2025 Drone and AAM Policy Symposium offers three high- value opportunities to transform your business:


You’ll collaborate with key decision-makers, including government agencies, policymakers, and industry leaders.


You’ll learn how to navigate the evolving drone and AAM regulatory environment, with exclusive intel to stay one step ahead.


You’ll elevate your work with actionable insights, new connections, and market opportunities to achieve your strategic goals. Gain Clarity Through Connection


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