Onward NRV was proud to sponsor the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) Ridge & Valley Chapter’s Summer Roundtable on August 22, 2025. This afternoon-long event, titled “Supporting Autonomy Through Uncertainty”, brought together representatives from industry, higher education, and economic development for engaging and informative discussions. Attendees reviewed current federal and state funding approaches to uncrewed systems, the FAA proposed “Part 108” regulation for beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone operations, and recent executive orders about drones.
Events like the Summer Roundtable support the thriving uncrewed systems industry in Virginia’s New River Valley and align directly with the organization’s strategic plan goals to grow existing businesses in the region.
Learn more about the uncrewed systems industry in the NRV here.
Learn about other AUVSI events supported by Onward NRV here.