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AUVSI’s Michael Robbins Calls for BVLOS Rule and Action on Chinese Drones in Morning Keynote
- AUVSI President and CEO Michael Robbins addressed the state of the drone industry at the AUVSI New England UAS and AAM Summit.
- Robbins focused on two important issues related to the drone industry: the critical need for a beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operation rule and the urgency of limiting Chinese-manufactured drones in the United States market.
- Robbins stressed that BVLOS rulemaking would bring reliability for investors and operators, allowing the drone industry to scale complex missions.
- While the FAA continues to work closely with the drone industry, the timeline for BVLOS rulemaking has been frustrating for appellants.
- Robbins also called attention to the need to limit Chinese-manufactured drones in the United States market due to fair competition and significant national security concerns.
- Chinese drones have flooded the market at low prices, making it difficult for United States companies to compete on a level playing field, and also posing substantial security concerns.
- In partnership with the Defense Innovation Unit, AUVSI launched a Green UAS cybersecurity program to ensure a secure supply chain, emphasizing free-of-PRC-components drones, with stringent cybersecurity standards.
- Robbins closed by stating that the drone industry in the United States has the potential to grow and thrive in an increasingly complex global landscape.
- He emphasized that sustained advocacy and collaboration can enable a formal BVLOS rule and measures to limit Chinese-manufactured drones, setting the stage for a competitive, scalable, and secure US drone sector.
- Robbins was optimistic about the drone industry's future and stressed that US drones are now as capable or more capable than their competitors.
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