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AUVSI Overview

AUVSI Overview . About AUVSI. Formed in 1972, AUVSI is the world’s oldest and largest non-profit organization devoted exclusively to unmanned systems. Started post-Vietnam in Dayton, Ohio, as the National Association for Remotely Piloted Vehicles

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AUVSI Overview

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  1. AUVSI Overview “Providing Services to Members Worldwide”

  2. About AUVSI • Formed in 1972, AUVSI is the world’s oldest and largest non-profit organization devoted exclusively to unmanned systems. • Started post-Vietnam in Dayton, Ohio, as the National Association for Remotely Piloted Vehicles • Organization consists of a 23-member Board of Directors who are elected by the full membership • Board makes strategic decisions of the organization • Full-time staff of 11 run the operations and activities of AUVSI • The mission of AUVSI is to promote and support the unmanned systems community through communication, education and leadership. “Providing Services to Members Worldwide”

  3. AUVSI – Strength in Numbers • Current membership of more than 5,000 individuals worldwide, representing nearly 1,500 organizations and 50 countries • Diverse members from industry, government, academia • Database of more than 12,000 highly-qualified unmanned systems industry individuals “Providing Services to Members Worldwide”

  4. Three Segments of the Unmanned Systems Industry • Defense Market • The defense market is finally maturing • Still a fledgling market • Trendy and Sexy • Civil Market • Quickly emerging • Domestic Security and Law Enforcement are the leaders • Will also include other governmental agency uses • Commercial Market • Just beginning to percolate • Will ultimately dwarf the other two segments “Providing Services to Members Worldwide”

  5. Unmanned Systems Magazine • AUVSI’s bi-monthly magazine read by 20,000 people • Includes feature articles, news briefs, program updates, technology reports and much more • Complimentary distribution to key government officials • Submissions always welcome “Providing Services to Members Worldwide”

  6. Air Land Sea AUVSI Student Competitions “Providing Services to Members Worldwide”

  7. AUVSI Student Competitions • Originated in 1990 with a UAV Competition • Now includes 4 separate “mission-oriented” events • 2 air vehicle-oriented events • 1 ground vehicle-oriented event • 1 underwater vehicle-oriented event • Approximately 80 schools competed in 2005 events • Teams must design, build and deploy fully autonomous vehicles to complete a real-world task • Introduce students to the unmanned systems world and, hopefully, career opportunities • Nearly $400,000 awarded in prize money to date “Providing Services to Members Worldwide”

  8. AUVSI Institute • Recently established to better develop AUVSI’s professional, technical and educational services • Institute functions will include • Collection of industry knowledge and resources • Professional development courses • Educational workshops • Interactive forum to facilitate member dialogue • Market studies and research “Providing Services to Members Worldwide”

  9. AUVSI’s Strategic Goals • GOAL 1 – Inclusive Community - AUVSI will be an inclusive and accessible global organization encompassing the unmanned community. • GOAL 2 – Global Focus - AUVSI will be an essential partner in the growth and reach of the global unmanned systems community. • GOAL 3 – Education and Outreach - AUVSI will facilitate the extension of unmanned systems knowledge and promotion of education opportunities. • GOAL 4 - Knowledge Source - AUVSI will be the best unmanned systems knowledge source. • Goal 5 - Advocacy and Influence - There will be recognition of AUVSI by government and industry as a powerful advocate for unmanned systems. “Providing Services to Members Worldwide”

  10. AUVSI’s 2007-2008 Priorities • Establish a strong advocacy role • Better support existing Chapters and Member Groups • Financial support, admin and staff support, web-based support • Establish “Regions” to better support diverse geographic member needs • Europe, Australia and Canada initially • Provide increased support to our government customers worldwide • Seek out new civil and commercial markets for unmanned systems “Providing Services to Members Worldwide”

  11. Current Chapters Lindbergh (San Diego) Florida Peninsula (Central Florida) Atlanta Great Lakes Chapter (Warren, MI) Blue Ridge (Blacksburg, VA) Lone Star (Dallas/Fort Worth) Hampton Roads (Tidewater, VA) Capitol (Washington, D. C.) Mountain West (Utah) Korean (Seoul, South Korea) Pathfinder (Huntsville, AL) Emerald Coast (Florida Panhandle) Saguaro (Tucson, AZ) Fort Benning/ Columbus, GA Seafarer (Patuxent River, MD) Silicon Valley (SF Bay Area, CA) Wright-Kettering (Dayton, OH) “Providing Services to Members Worldwide”

  12. PATHFINDER CHAPTER “Providing Services to Members Worldwide”

  13. “Unmanned Systems North America” • AUVSI’s Flagship Event • The largest exhibition of unmanned systems hardware in the world • 2008 Event (the 35d Annual) in San Diego, CA included: • Nearly 4,000 attendees • 215 Exhibitors from air, land and sea • More than 115 Presentations and Poster Sessions • Unmanned Systems 2009, August 10-13, Washington, DC “Providing Services to Members Worldwide”

  14. AUVSI Annual Symposium Thurs – 9 Aug Tues – 7 Aug Wed – 8 Aug Technical Papers Technical Papers Opening Plenary Session - 0900 Exhibit Hall opens – 1200 Networking Luncheon Opening Reception – 1600-1800 Poster Board Sessions Poster Board Sessions Networking Luncheon Awards Luncheon Plenary Session Technical Papers Social Event Technical Papers Poster Board Sessions UAV Day – Monday - 6 Aug – Webster Field “Providing Services to Members Worldwide”

  15. Corporate Members Platinum AAI Corporation Air Force Research Laboratory - MLQF - Tyndall AFB Aurora Flight Sciences Corporation Autonomous Solutions, Inc. The Boeing Company DRS Unmanned Technologies, Inc. General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. General Dynamics Robotic Systems L-3 Communications Lockheed Martin Corporation NEAT--North European Aerospace Test Range Northrop Grumman Corporation ParcAberporth Raytheon Company Science Applications International Corp. SION Power Corporation Teledyne Brown Engineering Inc. Unmanned Technologies Australia Pty Ltd. “Providing Services to Members Worldwide”

  16. Corporate Members Gold Honeywell L-3 BAI, a division of L3 Communications Optech Inc. Schiebel Technology, Inc. Smiths Aerospace LLC SPAWAR Systems Center Pacific U.S. Army RDECOM - TARDEC Athena Technologies Bell Helicopter Booz Allen Hamilton EG&G Technical Services, Inc. General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products Geneva Aerospace, Inc. Harris Corporation “Providing Services to Members Worldwide”

  17. Corporate Members Silver Applied Research Associates, Inc. ARINC CDL Systems Cubic Defense Applications D. P. Associates General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems Herley Industries, Inc. iRobot ITT Industries - Avionics Division L-3 Communications Advanced Products and Design MicroPilot MicroStrain, Inc. The MITRE Corporation NovAtel, Inc. Optical Alchemy OR Concepts Applied Proxy Aviation Systems Robotic Systems JPO Rockwell Collins Sandia National Laboratories Sierra Nevada Corporation - SNC SpaceAge Control, Inc. SPARTA, Inc. SRA International, Inc. UAVS Project Office Vought Aircraft Industries, Inc. Whitney, Bradley & Brown, Inc. Yamaha Motor Company Ltd. “Providing Services to Members Worldwide”

  18. Corporate Members Bronze Aerodyne, Inc. AeroVironment, Inc. All Terrain Vehicle Corporation Ampex Data Systems Applied Systems Intelligence, Inc. Armada International Augusta Systems AVID LLC Aviation Alberta Association BAE Systems Barco Battlespace, Inc. Bental, Inc. Bluefin Robotics Corporation Bobcat Company Bowhead Support Services “Providing Services to Members Worldwide”

  19. Corporate Members Bronze C&C Technologies, Inc. CAS, Inc. Chandler/May, Inc. Cole Engineering Services, Inc. CopterVision Defense Research Associates, Inc. DesignJug D-STAR Engineering Eagen, McAllister Assocates, Inc. ElectroCraft Engineered Solutions, a Rockwell Automation business EMS Technologies ESL Defence Limited FLECOMPRON SIX FXC Corporation/Guardian Parachute Global Teknik Havacilik “Providing Services to Members Worldwide”

  20. Corporate Members Bronze Governor's Office of Economic Development-Utah GT Aeronautics, LLC Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Harmonic Drive LLC Hemisphere GPS HITEC RCD Hydra Technologies Ice Management Systems, Inc. Integrated Dynamics International Custom Products, Inc. Israel Aircraft Industries Kollsman Leach International Maxon Precision Motors, Inc. Mission Technologies, Inc. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. “Providing Services to Members Worldwide”

  21. Corporate Members Bronze Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co. Ltd. MLB Company Modern Technology Solutions National Air Support National Center for Defense Robotics (NCDR) an initiative of The Technology Collaborative NEC Network and Sensor Systems, Ltd. Octec Limited Paramount PDS Piasecki Aircraft Corporation Pioneer UAV, Inc. Procerus Technologies Protonex Technology Corporation Rapid Imaging Software, Inc. Sargent Fletcher, Inc. Scaled Composites, LLC “Providing Services to Members Worldwide”

  22. Corporate Members Bronze Telephonics Corporation Texstars Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH UAV Flight Systems, Inc. Ultra Electronics Measurement Systems Inc Universal Shipbuilding Corporation V.I.T. Engineering GmbH Vermont Composites Volz Servos Zodiac ESCO Sensenich Propeller Sensing Systems, LLC SOGO Electronics, Inc. Solid Concepts, Inc. STARA Technologies, Inc. TacGeo Tadiran Spectralink Ltd. Technical Solutions, Inc. “Providing Services to Members Worldwide”

  23. Corporate Members Academic Australian Centre for Field Robotics Cochise College - Aviation Dept. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Georgia Tech Research Institute Mississippi State University - Raspet Flight Research Laboratory New Mexico State University-Physical Science Laboratory Swedish National Defence College University of Alabama in Huntsville--Rotorcraft Systems Engineering and Simulation Center “Providing Services to Members Worldwide”

  24. Contact Information AUVSI 2700 S. Quincy St., Suite 400 Arlington, Virginia, USA Phone: +1.703.845.9671 Fax: +1.703.845.9679 www.auvsi.org “Providing Services to Members Worldwide”

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