AUVSI Hill Day 2026: Senator Slotkin Headlines Luncheon Address, Industry Leaders Push Drone Policy Agenda
The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) held its 2026 Hill Day advocacy event in Washington, D.C., bringing together drone industry representatives from across the United States to engage directly with lawmakers. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) delivered a keynote address at the delegation luncheon, joined by AUVSI President and CEO Michael Robbins, as the industry pressed Congress on key regulatory priorities including BVLOS authorization, Remote ID implementation, and UAS integration into the National Airspace System.
Highlights
- AUVSI held its 2026 Hill Day advocacy event in Washington, D.C., mobilizing drone industry representatives nationwide to lobby Congress on unmanned systems policy.
- Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) delivered a keynote address at the AUVSI delegation luncheon, marking notable congressional engagement with the drone industry.
- AUVSI President and CEO Michael Robbins joined Senator Slotkin at the luncheon to reinforce the association's legislative priorities.
- Top policy priorities at Hill Day 2026 included BVLOS authorization, Remote ID implementation, and UAS integration into the National Airspace System.
- The event trended on social media under #AUVSIHillDay, reflecting broad industry participation and growing emphasis on collective political advocacy.
AUVSI Hill Day 2026 Convenes in Washington as Industry Presses Congress on Drone Policy
The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) has held its annual Hill Day congressional advocacy event, drawing drone and unmanned systems industry representatives from across the United States to Capitol Hill to engage directly with federal lawmakers on critical regulatory and policy issues.
Senator Slotkin Takes the Stage
A highlight of this year's event was a luncheon address by Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), who was invited to speak before the assembled industry delegation. Her participation signals continued congressional attention to the unmanned systems sector. AUVSI President and CEO Michael Robbins also addressed attendees at the luncheon, reinforcing the association's commitment to building a sustained policy dialogue between industry and legislators.
Key Policy Priorities on the Table
Hill Day serves as one of AUVSI's most significant annual advocacy initiatives, providing industry professionals with a structured opportunity to meet with their elected representatives and make the case for a regulatory environment conducive to drone industry growth. Among the key issues on the agenda this year:
- BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) authorization — Expanding operational approvals to unlock commercial applications in logistics, infrastructure inspection, and emergency response.
- Remote ID implementation — Ensuring consistent and practical enforcement of Remote ID rules to enhance airspace safety and public trust.
- UAS integration into the National Airspace System (NAS) — Advancing the frameworks necessary for routine, scalable drone operations alongside manned aviation.
Industry Mobilizes on Social Media
The event, tagged #AUVSIHillDay across social media platforms, generated broad engagement from industry stakeholders, reflecting the sector's growing emphasis on collective political advocacy as regulatory decisions increasingly shape commercial opportunities.
Hill Day underscores AUVSI's role as the leading voice for the unmanned systems industry in Washington, translating technical and commercial priorities into legislative action.
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