AUVSI Hill Day: Tulsa Innovation Labs and Epirus Meet with Rep. Kevin Hern to Advocate for Drone Industry Priorities
During AUVSI's annual Hill Day lobbying event, representatives from AUVSI members Tulsa Innovation Labs and Epirus visited Capitol Hill for a meeting with U.S. Representative Kevin Hern (OK) to discuss policy priorities and growth opportunities for the uncrewed aviation industry in Oklahoma and across the United States.
Highlights
- AUVSI members Tulsa Innovation Labs and Epirus met with U.S. Rep. Kevin Hern (OK) at Capitol Hill during the annual AUVSI Hill Day advocacy event.
- Discussions focused on federal policy priorities and growth opportunities for the uncrewed aviation industry at both the state and national level.
- Epirus specializes in directed energy systems and counter-UAS technology, while Tulsa Innovation Labs supports tech ecosystem development in Oklahoma.
- AUVSI Hill Day is an annual event that convenes drone industry stakeholders nationwide to engage directly with federal legislators on policy and funding.
AUVSI Hill Day: Drone Industry Advocates Meet with Rep. Kevin Hern on Capitol Hill
As part of the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International's (AUVSI) annual Hill Day, representatives from member organizations Tulsa Innovation Labs and Epirus traveled to Capitol Hill for a formal meeting with U.S. Representative Kevin Hern, who serves an Oklahoma congressional district.
Key Discussion Points
The meeting centered on policy priorities for the uncrewed aviation industry and the opportunities available in Oklahoma and nationwide. Participants exchanged views on how to strengthen legislative support and accelerate the growth of the broader drone and autonomous systems ecosystem.
About the Participating Organizations
- Tulsa Innovation Labs: A technology innovation hub based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, dedicated to driving the growth of the local tech sector.
- Epirus: A technology company specializing in directed energy systems and advanced electronic warfare, with products closely tied to counter-UAS and related domains.
About AUVSI Hill Day
AUVSI Hill Day is an annual policy advocacy event organized by AUVSI that brings together drone and autonomous systems industry representatives from across the country to engage directly with federal legislators. The goal is to secure favorable policies, regulatory frameworks, and budget allocations that support industry development.
This year's event once again demonstrated the drone industry's commitment to active participation in the policymaking process, with stakeholders seeking direct dialogue with lawmakers to build a stronger regulatory environment and secure greater investment in the sector.
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