Virginia companies involved in the development, production and deployment of unmanned systems such as aerial drones and autonomous vehicles have formed an association that will lobby and advocate for the industry in the state.
The founding companies in the Unmanned Systems Association of Virginia, or USAV, include Richmond-based utility giant Dominion Virginia Power and defense and government contractors such as Raytheon, Newport News Shipbuilding, and SAIC Inc.
The organization said in a news release this week that its purpose is “to foster the growth of the unmanned systems industry in Virginia through advocacy efforts focused on economic and workforce development, financial incentives and a business-friendly regulatory environment.”
