2011 Annual Report MESSAGE from AUVSI PRESIDENT & CEO, MICHAEL TOSCANO

2011 Annual Report MESSAGE FROM AUVSI PRESIDENT & CEO, MICHAEL TOSCANO

AUVSI and the unmanned systems community as a whole had another strong year in 2011 — capabilities increased across the board, as did interest in what unmanned systems can deliver.

AUVSI is only as strong as its members, and our membership continued its upward climb throughout the year. There was also greater activity by local AUVSI chapters; we added several new chapters and many existing ones conducted successful events in 2011 that will help promote and field unmanned systems. Belonging to a chapter is an excellent way to get involved with unmanned systems at the local community level. We enjoyed record-breaking attendance at AUVSI’s Unmanned Systems Program Review 2011 and AUVSI’s Unmanned Systems North America 2011 and look forward to continued growth this year. We also stepped up our advocacy efforts, including hosting another successful AUVSI Day on Capitol Hill and forging more partnerships with other groups that have a stake in unmanned systems.

Unmanned systems were frequently in the news during the year, and we helped put them there by hosting a National Press Club event in Washington to highlight the varied uses of unmanned systems and robotics. Unmanned systems helped monitor and clean up the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant in Japan in the wake of the devastating earthquake and tsunami. They also assisted in the attack on Osama bin Laden, performed unexploded ordnance range clearance at Camp Guernsey, provided assisting technology to the National Federation of the Blind’s Blind Driver Challenge and supported state and local law enforcement, among many other uses.

One thing that stands out in my mind for 2011 was the quality and quantity of unmanned systems/robotic competitions and technology challenges, including the traditional AUVSI Foundation student competitions: the 21st Annual International Aerial Robotics Competition, the 19th An- nual Intelligent Ground Vehicle Competition, the 14th International RoboSub Competition, the 9th Annual Studen t Unmanned Air Systems Competition and the Fourth International RoboBoat Competition.

This new year, 2012, marks a special year for AUVSI. The founders of AUVSI started this organi- zation 40 years ago, in 1972. Since then, we have seen tremendous growth and advancement in the unmanned systems and robotics community, and we are excited to see what the next 40 years have in store.

Best regards,

Michael Toscano President & CEO AUVSI

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS

ADVOCACY AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONS ...... 4

RESEARCH ...... 6

NETWORKING EVENTS ...... 6

AUVSI FOUNDATION/STUDENT COMPETITIONS ...... 8

MEMBERSHIP AND CHAPTERS ...... 9

COMMUNICATION AND PUBLICATIONS ...... 15

AUVSI BOARD OF DIRECTORS & STAFF ...... 16

ABOUT AUVSI

Representing more than 2,100 companies and organizations from more than 60 countries, the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International is the world’s largest nonprofit organiza- tion devoted exclusively to advancing the unmanned systems community. AUVSI, with members from government organizations, industry and academia, is committed to fostering, developing, and promoting unmanned systems and robotics technologies.

By providing opportunities for information exchange, networking and business development, AUVSI forums are the best resource for learning about unmanned systems and robotics while staying abreast of the latest program and technology updates.

AUVSI MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of AUVSI is to promote and support the unmanned systems and robotics community through communication, education and leadership.

2011 ACHIEVEMENTS n Worldwide membership numbers hit a record high with 507 corporate members and more than 7,000 individual members. n AUVSI’s Unmanned Systems North America 2011 saw unprecedented growth with more than 7,900 attendees and 500 exhibitors from 40 countries. n Student competitions in air, ground and maritime had participation from 118 student teams from across the globe. n The first Transportation Technology Transfer Initiative (T3I) was held, a program formerly known as the Intelligent Vehicle Technology Transfer effort under funding from DARPA. n A new quarterly electronic publication was released, Unmanned Systems: Mission Critical, covering different topic areas related to unmanned systems and robotics. n A webinar series was launched focusing on unmanned systems and robotics issues. n AUVSI hosted its first press conference, “What You Didn’t Know About Unmanned Systems,” at the National Press Club to highlight the humanitarian use of unmanned systems after recent earthquakes, tsunamis and other disasters. The event drew an overflow crowd. n An advocacy coalition was formed with other aviation stakeholder associations, such as the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), the General Aviation Manufacturers Associa- tion (GAMA), the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) and more. 3 ADVOCACY AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONS

In 2011, AUVSI continued to build its brand on Capitol Hill, with federal regulators and industry stakeholders. In addition to focusing on accelerating UAS access in the National Airspace System, AUVSI augmented its advocacy efforts for the ground and maritime domains.

Some of our accomplishments include: • n Providing increased visibility and presence on Capitol Hill with the following congressional committees: • Appropriations • Armed Services • Homeland Security • Oversight and Government Reform • Science, Space and Technology • Transportation and Infrastructure

n Making substantive changes to the UAS sections in the House Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization bill (H.R. 658). AUVSI’s suggestions were the only outside changes accepted into the bill. Specifically, AUVSI got sections added on: • Requiring the unmanned systems industry be consulted during the development of a comprehensive integration plan • Requiring yearly congressional reports on integration efforts • Allowing public safety agencies to immediately access the airspace with micro-UAS, weighing less than 4.4 pounds • Allowing a one-time approval of similar operations under a certificate of authorization • Requiring the FAA to plan for UAS integration in the next-generation air traffic control system • Creating test sites • Defining the term small UAS as an aircraft weighing less than 55 pounds

n Submitting testimony before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and House Science, Space and Technology Committee n Conducting meetings with legislators to include unmanned systems language in the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users bill, commonly known as the Highway bill n Interviewing Rep. Howard “Buck” McKeon, chairman of the House Armed Services Committee and co-chair of the Unmanned Systems Caucus for the May issue of Unmanned Systems n Pursuing Byrne Grant language in the House to support law enforcement and the fire fighting community n Collaborating with the robotics community to advocate in opposition of International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) restrictions on UGVs n Providing Advocacy Action Alerts to our members on hot topics n Utilizing new software that allows AUVSI members to easily contact federally elected officials and regulators on advocacy issues n Increasing membership in House Unmanned Systems Caucus n Redesigning the advocacy section of the AUVSI website to be more informative and user friendly n Adding an Advocacy News section to AUVSI’s weekly Unmanned Systems eBrief

4 n Joining the Coalition to Save our GPS and protecting the 5.9-GHz band n Conducting a successful AUVSI Day on Capitol Hill during National Robotics Week • AUVSI members took part in more than 100 meetings with members of Congress • AUVSI hosted exhibitors in the Rayburn Foyer, and members of Congress and their staff visited the unmanned systems and robotics displays. n Addressing the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Action Summit in Grand Forks, N.D. n Meeting with House and Senate members representing border states to support the increase in the number of mobile surveillance systems n Attending multiple congressional hearings for the air, ground and maritime domains n Supporting the House Unmanned Systems Caucus Technology Fair on 21 Sept. n Hosting congressional receptions on Capitol Hill for members and staff supporting the T3I conference and the Unmanned Systems Caucus Technology Fair n Continuing active involvement in the following standards and development bodies: • ASTM F38 • ASTM F41 • RTCA SC203 • EUROCAE WG73 n Managing and fostering external relationships and partnerships with affiliated organizations • AUVSI created an aviation coalition comprised of more than 15 national aviation trade associations to talk about UAS integration. n Aviation stakeholder groups include: the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, the Aerospace Industries Association, the General Aviation Manufacturers Association, the National Business Aviation Association, the National Air Transportation Association, the Experimental Aircraft Association, the National Air Traffic Controllers Association, the Helicopter Association International, the Air Transport Association, Cargo Airline Association, the International Air Transport Association, the Air Line Pilots Association, the Airborne Law Enforcement Associa- tion, the International Association of the Chiefs of Police, the National Association of State Aviation Officials and the Army Aviation Association of America. n Organizing a UAS airspace integration stakeholder panel at AUVSI’s Unmanned Systems North America 2011 n Providing outreach to AUVSI chapters to maximize and leverage relationships through grassroots efforts n Joining the Washington, D.C., Aero Club • Hosted a table with industry and congressional staffers n Attending the following tradeshows and events: Aviation Week’s NextGen Ahead Conference (Washington, D.C.), the Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics’ Annual Symposium (Washington, D.C.), AOPA Summit (Hartford, Conn.), the UAS Technical Analysis and Applications Center 2011 Conference (Albuquerque, N.M.), NBAA Annual Expo (Las Vegas), IACP’s Annual Expo (Chicago), the Intelligent Transportation Society of America’s World Congress (Orlando, Fla.), ALEA’s Annual Expo (New Orleans) the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Avi- ation Summit (Washington, D.C.), EAA’s Oshkosh AirVen- ture (Oshkosh, Wis.), the Aerospace and Defense Research Collaboratory (Prescott, Ariz.) and RoboBusiness (Boston).

5 RESEARCH Development continued on several global databases relevant to the unmanned systems and robotics community. These databases include unmanned systems platforms, payloads and applications across the air, ground and maritime domains; key stakeholders; frequently used acronyms; and unmanned air systems military applications. The information collected will be used to support AUVSI’s ongoing advocacy efforts and, in the future, to assist with information requests from our members and the industry.

Research highlights included: n Attended conferences across four continents, including the Paris Air Show, National Defense Industry Association (NDIA) Ground Robotics Capabilities Conference and Exhibition (Orlando, Fla.), Pathfinder Symposium (Huntsville, Ala.), International Association of Wildland Fire Safety Summit (Missoula, Mont.), American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (St. Louis, Mo.), Latin America Aerospace & Defence (Rio de Janeiro), NDIA’s Global Explosive Ordnance Disposal (Fort Walton Beach, Fla.), Wildfire 2011 (Sun City, South Africa), Airborne Law En- forcement Association (New Orleans) and Oceans 11 (Kona, Hawaii) n Presented a research paper titled “Exploring the Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems for Wildfire Management, Suppression and Prevention” at the fifth International Wildland Fire Conference in Sun City, South Africa n Started work on a global inventory of unmanned systems platforms across the air, ground and maritime domains n Presented at the Industrial College of the Armed Forces (ICAF) Robotics and Autonomous Systems Industry Study group n Developed a database highlighting the unmanned air systems currently being utilized by the world’s military

NETWORKING EVENTS

AUVSI participates in and produces meetings and events worldwide, providing key industry leaders with premier education and networking opportunities to advance the unmanned systems and robotics community.

AUVSI’s Unmanned Systems Program Review 2011 This annual conference included presentations by top unmanned systems officials in the military and civilian government agencies that provided updates on current programs in air, ground and maritime unmanned systems.

2011 Facts and Figures: n Total number of individual attendees: 765 (28.36 percent increase from 2010) n Total number of Ground Systems Day attendees: 478 (26.12 percent increase from 2010) n Total number of Air Systems Day attendees: 581 (31.75 percent increase from 2010) n Total number of Maritime Systems Day attendees: 506 (36.02 percent increase from 2010) n Total number of new members from event: 416 n Sponsors included: AAI Corp., Booz Allen Hamilton, Crystal Group Inc., General Dynamics Robotic Systems and Wind River.

AUVSI’s AUVSI’s Unmanned Systems North America 2011 Held annually in North America, the 2011 show was Unmanned the largest international event in the unmanned systems Systems marketplace and included 72 technical presentations, 26 North America poster presentations, 24 panels and 12 hot topic sessions presented by military/government, academic and industry 2 0 11 delegates. 6 2011 Facts and Figures: n Total attendance: 7,938 attendees (23 percent increase from 2010) • Attendees: 26 percent increase from 2010 • Exhibitors: 12 percent increase from 2010 • Media: 204 percent increase from 2010 • Students: 3 percent decrease from 2010 n Total exhibiting companies: 505 exhibitors (11.48 percent increase from 2010) n 112,500 net square feet of exhibit space n Sponsors included: AAI Corp., Ball Aerospace, DRS Technologies, EADS North America, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc., Honeywell, IAI North America, iRobot, L-3 Communications, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, Northrop Grumman, Northwest UAV Propulsion Systems, Sentient Vision Systems, Thales, The Boeing Co. n International coverage: 40 countries represented n Countries included: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Cyprus, Ecuador, Finland, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Mexico, Mongolia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Romania, Russian Federation, Singapore, Slovakia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States n Media presence : • Number of media representatives in attendance: 269 • Television coverage, including national cable news stations, international and local news stations • Media from 10 countries in attendance • Approximate circulation of all media outlets combined: more than 100 million n Air, ground and maritime demonstration areas – these live demonstrations were kept busy during the show with exhibiting companies showing various unmanned systems and robotic technologies and capabilities.

Other Events AUVSI participated in or attended a variety of tradeshows around the world to raise awareness of unmanned systems and encourage more participation by companies and individuals in the industry. Some of the shows include: • AFA Air and Space Conference (National Harbor, MD.) • ALEA (New Orleans) • AUSA Annual Meeting (Washington, D.C.) • CES Robotics TechZone (Las Vegas) • DSEi (London) • Dubai Airshow 2011 (Dubai, UAE) • Human-Robotic Interaction 2011 (Lausanne, Switzerland) • I/ITSEC (Orlando, Fla.) • IACP (Chicago) • IDEX (Abu Dhabi, UAE) • LAAD (Rio de Janeiro) • Modern Day Marine (Quantico,Va.) • Navy League Annual Meeting (National Harbor, MD.) • Paris Air Show (Paris) • Quad A Annual Meeting (Washington, D.C.) • RoboBusiness (Boston) • Seoul International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition (Seoul, South Korea) • Unmanned Systems Canada (Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada)

7 The AUVSI Foundation Boosts Activities in 2011

2011 was a very busy year for the AUVSI Foundation as it expanded its current lineup of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) programs to include new efforts in the all-important K-12 area. The Foundation assumed management of the SeaPerch program (see details below) and supported the launch of the new Boy Scouts of America Robotics merit badge. A robotics demonstration next to the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. for National Robotics Week kicked off a very busy spring and summer of activities, which culminated with a record-setting RoboTour event held in conjunction with AUVSI’s Unmanned Systems North America 2011. RoboTour enjoyed a doubling of its record-setting participation in 2010, thanks mainly to the influx of more than 160 Boy Scouts interested in robotics. The main element of the Foundation’s work was a hectic summer of competitions, including new events in Huntsville, Ala. International Micro Air Vehicle (IMAV); and a new Northrop Grumman sponsored student competition in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

STUDENT COMPETITIONS

n AUVSI Foundation’s 2011 Student Competitions In 1991, AUVSI realized the need to introduce future generations of engineers, scientists and operators to unmanned systems. Over the past 20 years, five different competitions were created to challenge a new generation of engineers to design and build unmanned vehicles capable of performing realistic missions in varying environments, as well as to foster ties between young engineers and the organizations developing unmanned technologies. The missions and requirements for each competition vary but the common thread in each is the requirement for autonomous operation. For more information on the Competitions and other programs of the AUVSI Foundation, visit www.auvsifoundation.org.

• The 21st Annual International Aerial Robotics Competition (IARC) The 6th Mission of the AUVSI International Aerial Robotics Competition (IARC) continued at the Betty Engelstad Sioux Center in Grand Forks, N.D., adjacent to the University of North Dakota. Attending this year were teams from the US, China, United Arab Emirates, India, and Chile.

• The 19th Annual Intelligent Ground Vehicle Competition (IGVC) The IGVC challenged 40 university student teams to develop an autonomous ground vehicle that had to navigate a complicated obstacle course, complete with an extensive list of mobility and design requirements. Teams competed in four events – the Design Challenge, the Autonomous Challenge, the Navigation Challenge, and the JAUS Challenge. Partnerships between students and industry leaders enabled the competition to not only serve as a unique educational experience, but also as a way to get an inside view of design challenges and establish connections with potential mentors or future employers.

2011 Overall Award Winners: 1st – California State University - Northridge 2nd – University of Central Florida 3rd – Hosei University (Japan) 3rd – University of Delaware 4th – Oakland University 4th – University of Waterloo

• 14th Annual International Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Competition Co-sponsored by the U.S. Office of Naval Research (ONR), the AUV competition required students from 30 participating teams from the U.S., Canada, Iceland, Japan and India to autonomously traverse a complex course underwater to complete a mission. The competition also serves to foster ties between young engineers and the organizations developing AUV technologies. 8 2011 Competition Results: 1st – Ecole de Technologie Superieure (Canada) 2nd – Cornell University 3rd – University of Florida 4th – Reykjavik University (Iceland) 5th – University of Maryland

• The 9th Annual Student Unmanned Air System (SUAS) Competition Co-sponsored by the U.S. Office of Naval Research and with 24 student teams participating, the SUAS Competition which was aimed at stimulating and fostering interest in unmanned air systems, technologies and careers and focused on engaging students in a challenging mission. It required the design, integration and demonstration of a system capable of conducting air operations to include autonomous flight, navigation of a speci- fied course and use of onboard payload sensors. Additionally, students were required to submit technical journal papers and make oral presentations.

2011 Competition Results: 1st– Utah State University 2nd – North Carolina State University 3rd – Universite de Sherbrooke Team VAMUdeS 4th – U.S. Air Force Academy 5th – Kansas State University

• 4th Annual RoboBoat Competition Co-sponsored by the U.S. Office of Naval Research (ONR), the RoboBoat Competition’s 4th event featured 15 collegiate teams competing with unmanned boats operating under rules of the waterway. This includes littoral area navigation, channel following and autonomous docking. This is typically done with computer vision, multi-sensor fusion techniques, proactive and reactive path planning, and machine learning approaches using embedded systems within the vehicle.

2011 Competition Results: 1st – University of Rhode Island 2nd – University of Central Florida 3rd – Georgia Tech Aerospace Systems Lab 4th – Virginia Tech 5th – Stevens Institute

MEMBERSHIP AND CHAPTERS n Individual Membership AUVSI currently serves a membership base of 7,000 individuals in all areas of the unmanned systems industry. By providing opportunities for information exchange, networking and business development, AUVSI’s products and services are the best resource for staying abreast of the latest developments in the industry. Individual member benefits include: • Subscription to Unmanned Systems magazine • Subscription to Unmanned Systems: Mission Critical • Subscription to AUVSI’s Unmanned Systems eBrief • Subscription to Flight Unmanned Newsletter • Chapter affiliation • Inclusion in the online AUVSI Membership Directory • Member discounts at AUVSI’s unmanned systems events • Global networking opportunities 9 n Corporate Membership Corporate membership grew 20 percent from 2010. AUVSI thanks its corporate members for their dedication to AUVSI and the unmanned systems industry. Corporate membership provides organizations with extensive benefits and opportunities for participation.

Corporate member benefits may include: • Option to join at one of seven levels of corporate membership • Multiple designee memberships included with each corporate membership – includes all benefits of individual membership • Discounts on exhibit space, sponsorship and advertising • Special event invitations • Listing on corporate members page of Unmanned Systems magazine • Online corporate image gallery • Complimentary job listings on AUVSI’s online career center

2011 Corporate Members*

Diamond Members URS AAI Corporation ViaSat, Inc. AirScan, Inc. AV, Inc. Gold Members CDL Systems, Inc. Applied Research Associates, Inc. Cobham PLC Elmo Motion Control, Inc. DRS Defense Solutions Esterline General Atomics Aeronautic al Systems, Inc. GE Aviation Systems Insitu, Inc. Harris Corporation iRobot Corporation HDT Global ISR Group, Inc. IAI North America L-3 Communications Systems - West IHS MetaVR, Inc. InterSense, Inc. Northrop Grumman Corporation Kutta Technologies, Inc. Raytheon Company MCR, LLC. ReconRobotics, Inc. Mesa Robotics, Inc. SAIC Microdrones, GmbH Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Microhard Systems, Inc. Oshkosh Defense Platinum Members QinetiQ North America AAR Mobility Systems Rockwell Collins, Inc. Alion Science & Technology SPAWAR Systems Center Pacific Booz Allen Hamilton Trimble Chandler/May, Inc. UAS Project Office Crane Aerospace and Electronics Wyle, Inc. DreamHammer, Inc. General Dynamics Silver Members Harmonic Drive, LLC. Aero Tec Laboratories, Inc. Honeywell Aeronix, Inc. IXBLUE, Inc. Aerostar International, Inc. Lockheed Martin Corporation Airrobot US, Inc. Navcom Technology, Inc. AME UAS Northwest UAV Propulsion Systems Applied Composites Engineering Saab AB ARTEMIS, Inc. Schiebel Technology, Inc. Aurora Flight Sciences Corporation Stark Aerospace Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corporation The Boeing Company 10 Barco Federal Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Advanced Scientific Concepts, Inc. CAE, Inc. AEE Technology, Co., Ltd. Cubic Defense Applications Aerobat Aviation, Inc. Curtiss-Wright Controls, Inc. Aerosim Technologies, Inc. Dakota Vehicle Systems Aerotek, Inc. Datron World Communications, Inc. Airborne Law Enforcement Association Elma Electronic, Inc. American Aerospace Advisors, Inc. FreeWave Technologies, Inc. American Dynamics Flight Systems Goodrich Corporation Ampex Data Systems Green Hills Software Amphenol Aerospace Griffon Aerospace Analytical Graphics, Inc. Guided Systems Technologies, Inc. AOS Group Pty Inc Harwin, Inc. Aplus Mobile, Inc. Hydroid, Inc. Applewhite Aero Hypertronics Corporation Applied Systems Intelligence, Inc. Idaho National Laboratory ARCTURUS UAV Intelsat General Corporation ARES Corporation ITT Corporation Argon Corporation L-3 Communications IEC ARIES Ingenieria y Sistemas, S.A. MBDA Missile Systems Atlas Elektronik UK, Ltd. Microbotics, Inc. Ausley Associates, Inc. MICROMO Autonomous Solutions, Inc. MicroPilot Aviation Management Associates, Inc. Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. AVID, LLC. NovAtel, Inc. Axiom Electronics, LLC. Prioria Robotics, Inc. Aydin Displays, Inc. Procerus Technologies Azmark Aero Systems RE2, Inc. Battelle RGB Spectrum Battlefield International, Inc. Rotating Precision Mechanisms, Inc. Battlespace, Inc. Sagetech Corporation BENTAL Industries, Ltd. SeeByte, Ltd. Bluefin Robotics Corporation Selex Galileo, Inc. Bokam Engineering, Inc. Sierra Nevada Corporation BOSH Global Services Simlat, Ltd. Boston Engineering Corporation Southwest Research Institute Bowhead Science and Technology, LLC. Sparton Corp Brandebury Tool Company SRC, Inc. Broadcast Microwave Services TAS C Brock Technologies, Inc. TECOM Industries, Inc. Butler Unmanned Parachute Systems, LLC. The AEgis Technologies Group, Inc. C&C Technologies, Inc. The MITRE Corporation Canadian Centre for Unmanned Vehicle Systems Themis Computer, Inc. Carlisle Interconnect Technologies TORC Technologies, LLC. CATI Training Systems UAV Pro, Inc. Central Arizona Regional Economic Development Vanguard Defense Industries Foundation Whitney, Bradley & Brown, Inc. CES Creative Electronic Systems Wind River Chassis Plans, LLC. Xsens Technologies B.V. Cirexx International, Inc. Clear-Com, LLC. Bronze Members Clearpath Robotics, Inc. Cloud Cap Technology AdamWorks, LLC. Coastal Defense, Inc. Adaptive Flight, Inc. Compass Systems, Inc. Adsys Controls, Inc. Composiflex, Inc. Advanced Cooling Technologies, Inc. Composite Engineering, Inc. Advanced Microwave Products Compulink Cable Assemblies, Inc. ADVANCED Motion Controls Controp USA, Inc. 11 Cornerstone Research Group, Inc. Integrated Dynamics Corsair Engineering, Inc. Integrated Microwave Technologies, LLC. Cosworth Intelligent Automation, Inc. CPI Malibu Division Intevac Photonics, Inc. Crestwood Technology Group iVeia, LLC. Crystal Group, Inc. Jaybridge Robotics CTSi Kairos Autonomi Cubewano, Ltd. Kearfott Corporation Cybernet Systems Corporation Kigre, Inc. CyPhy Works, Inc. Kontron Cypress International, Inc. Korean Air Data Device Corporation KVH Industries, Inc. Dayton Development Coalition L-3 Communications MAS Canada Dayton-Granger, Inc. L-3 Wescam Defense Research Associates, Inc. Lancair International, Inc. Defined Business Solutions, LLC. LAPCAD Engineering, Inc. (LEI) Delta Digital Video LEMO USA, Inc. Design Intelligence Incorporated, LLC. Liquid Robotics Diamond Systems, Inc. Locust USA, Inc. Dot Hill Systems Corporation Logos Technologies, Inc. Draganfly Innovations, Inc. Macro USA DST Control McCauley Propeller Systems Dynetics, Inc. MDA Systems, Ltd. Elisra Measurement Devices Limited EMSolutions, Inc. Meggitt Training Systems Canada, Inc. EnerSys Micro Systems, Inc. enrGies, Inc. MicroStrain, Inc. Evolving Resources, Inc. Microturbo, Inc. Excelitas Technologies Mission Solutions Engineering Extreme Engineering Solutions, Inc. Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co, Ltd. Firstec Co., Ltd. MLB Company Flint Hills Solutions, LLC. MMIST FLIR Systems, Inc. MosaicMill, Ltd. Florida’s Great Northwest Motile Robotics, Inc. FXC Corporation National Defense Industrial Association Geodetics, Inc. Naval Surface Warfare Center-Carderock Division Gill Sensors NavtechGPS Glenair, Inc. Neany, Inc. G-NIUS NEC Network and Sensor System Governor’s Office of Economic Development - Utah Neuro Logic Systems, Inc. Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corp Next Wave Systems, LLC. GT Aeronautics, LLC. North Dakota Department of Commerce Halter International Group Ocean Thin Films Hancock County Development Commission On Demand Manufacturing, Inc. HARCO Optical Alchemy, Inc. Hartzell Propeller, Inc. OT TO Hill & Knowlton Oxley Developments Company, Ltd. Hydronalix, Inc. Paramount PDS IBIS TEK, LLC. Parvus Corporation IBM Corporation Pegasus Global, LLC. Ideal Aerosmith, Inc. Pegasus-Actuators GmbH ILC Dover PEI Genesis Imint, Image Intelligence AB Pelican Products, Inc. Impact Technologies, LLC. Pentagon 2000 Software ImSAR, LLC. Pentek ING Engineering PIDSO - Propogation Ideas & Solutions GmbH Innovative Automation Technologies, LLC. PM Research, Inc. 12 PNI Sensor Corporation Trilogy USA, Inc. Polymer Corporation Troll Systems Pratt & Miller Engineering TYZX, Inc. Pratt & Whitney UAS Dynamics Presagis UAV Engines, Ltd. Provincial AeroSpace, Ltd. UAV Vision Pty, Ltd. Proxy Aviation Systems Ultra Electronics MSI PTA Plastics Universal System & Machinery Co. Ltd. PTI Engineered Plastics Unmanned Innovation, Inc. PV Labs, Inc. Velodyne Lidar, Inc. Real-Time Innovations, Inc. VersaLogic Corporation Ricardo, Inc. Volz Servos GmbH & Co. KG Riverside Research Institute VT Group Robotics Technology Consortium WestWind Technologies, Inc. Roke Manor Research, Ltd. WFS Defense, Inc. RTD Embedded Technologies, Inc. WVHTC Foundation SAGEM Défense Sécurité XRD, Inc. Samtec, Inc. ZERO Manufacturing, Inc. SBG Systems s.a.s. Zodiac ESCO SCHAEFER, Inc. Zyvex Technologies, Inc. Scion Aviation, LLC. SEA CORP Systems Engineering Associates Academic Members Corporation Australian Centre for Field Robotics Segway Robotics, Inc. Centro Gustavo Stefanini Sensenich Propeller Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Sensonor Technologies AS Georgia Tech Research Institute Sentient Vision Systems Industrial College of the Armed Forces Shephard Group, Ltd. Kansas State University at Salina Sierra-Olympic Technologies, Inc. Liberty University Aviation Silicon Forest Electronics, Inc. Memorial University of Newfoundland - Sky-Futures Raven II Project Sogo Electronics, Inc. Meridian Technology Center Solid Concepts, Inc. Middle Tennessee State University Sprung Instant Structures, Inc. MIT Lincoln Laboratory SR Technologies, Inc. National Aerospace Lab, NLR SRC Computers, LLC. National Aviation University SRI International Sarnoff National Robotics Training Center STARA Technologies, Inc. North Dakota State College of Science Stellar Microelectronics, Inc. Northland Community & Technical College Strategic Engineering Pty, Ltd. Northwestern Michigan College Stratom, Inc. Oklahoma State University System Dynamics Int’l, Inc. Oklahoma State University Multispectral TE Connectivity Laboratories Tech Source, Inc. Oregon State University Technology Service Corporation Physical Science Laboratory - New Mexico State Teledyne Brown Engineering, Inc. University Telephonics Corporation Raspet Flight Research Laboratory - Mississippi State University Thales Canada, Inc. Swedish National Defence College The Omnicon Group, Inc. Tallinn University of Technology, Department of Themis UAV Applications, Ltd. Mechatronics Thermacore, Inc. U.S. Naval War College Thielert Aircraft Engines, GmbH. UND Center for Innovation Foundation Timbercon University of Alabama in Huntsville Times Microwave Systems University of Dayton Research Institute Top Aces, Inc. University of Maryland Topy Industries, Inc. University of Michigan Toyon Research Corporation University of North Dakota - UAS Center 13 University of Oklahoma Integral Systems, Inc. University of Oklahoma College of Engineering I N VAP Villanova University IsoSoft Solutions, LLC. JHG Industries, Inc. Entrepreneur Members Kappa Optronics, Inc. Aerial Services, Inc. Korea Transportation Safety Authority Aero Dimensions Institute L2 Aerospace, LLC. Aeroport d’Alma Lakota Industries, Inc. Aerostream Communications Latitude Engineering, LLC. Aeryon Labs, Inc. Mannarino Systems & Software, Inc. Airborne Systems Canada, Ltd. Market Intel Group Ambient Micro Maxon Precision Motor Apex Industries, Inc. Micro Aerial Projects, LLC. Atwell Aerospace, Inc. Netzer Precision Motion Sensors, Ltd. Axiom Group, Inc. NextGen Aviation Bron Aerotech, Inc. NORLEANS Technologies, Inc. Cadent Technologies, Inc. Oxley Consulting, LLC. CAL-AV Labs, Inc. Pacific EMS, LLC. Cantec Systems Parachute Technologies Carr Manufacturing Company, Inc. Plexus Aviation Systems, Ltd. Cascade Aerospace, Inc. Position Partners Century Mold Company, Inc. Power Ten, Inc. CI Systems Projects Unlimited, Inc. Clear Align Prox Dynamics AS Clint Precision Manufacturing, Inc. PwM Consulting Services, Inc. CogniTeam Radeus Labs, Inc. ComDel Innovation Raytheon Tactical Communications Systems Command Strategies, LLC. Reactel, Incorporated Crescent Unmanned Systems, LLC RF Industries Cubic Field Services Canada Limited Sentient Corporation Cv International Silicis Technologies, Inc. Daedalus Aerospace, Ltd. Singapore Hobby Supplies Pte Ltd. Dalmartin, Ltd. South Jersey Economic Development District DataSoft Corp. Subsystem Technologies, Inc. Dayton T. Brown, Inc. Synergy Aerospace, Inc. Economic Development Alliance of Southeast TE Aviation Alberta TerraPan Labs Elotek Systems, Inc. The Drake Group, Inc. Engineered Packaging Solutions The Last US Bag Company Engineering Dynamics, Inc. TIGHITCO, Inc. Eqquera, Inc. Unmanned Applications Institute International Explorer Solutions UVS, Intl. Geo System Research Corporation VDOS George B. Woodcock & Co. Vertizontal, Inc. Geo-Rhea, LLC. Viable Power Conversion Global Business Development Solutions, Inc. Western Willow Ventures, Inc. Government of Alberta World Surveillance Group Governor’s Office of Economic Development- Xiphos Systems Corporation Montana Zepher, Inc. Groen Brothers Aviation BARCOR Aerospace HF Designworks, Inc. Clarke & Severn Electronics HORNET Geospatial Intelligence Pty Ltd Infinity Fuel Cell and Hydrogen, Inc. Unmanned Systems Australia InnUVative Systems, Inc.

* Corporate member list as of November 2011

14 AUVSI Chapters

Thirty-four percent of AUVSI members are affiliated with one of our 28 chapters: • Atlanta Chapter, Atlanta • Cascade Chapter, Oregon and Washington • Channel Islands Chapter, Ventura, Calif. • D.C. Capitol Chapter, metropolitan Washington, D.C. • Emerald Coast Chapter, Niceville, Fla. • Florida Peninsula Chapter, Orlando, Fla. • Ft. Benning/Columbus Chapter, Ft. Benning, Ga. • Great Lakes Chapter, Michigan • Great Plains Chapter, North Dakota • Greater Los Angeles Chapter, Los Angeles and Orange counties • Hampton Roads Chapter, Hampton, Va. • Indiana Chapter, Indiana • Israeli Chapter, Israel • Keystone Chapter, Eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey • Korean Chapter, Seoul, Republic of Korea • Las Vegas Mojave Chapter, Las Vegas • Lone Star Chapter, Dallas/Fort Worth • Mississippi Chapter, Mississippi • Mountain West Chapter, Salt Lake City • Pathfinder Chapter, Huntsville, Ala. • Rocky Mountain Chapter, Denver • Saguaro Chapter, Tucson, Ariz. • San Diego Lindbergh Chapter, San Diego • Seafarer Chapter, Patuxent River, Md. • Silicon Valley Chapter, San Francisco Bay area • Wright-Kettering Chapter, Dayton, Ohio • UK Chapter, United Kingdom • USA-OK Chapter, Oklahoma

COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS

Communications AUVSI hosted its first press conference, “What You Didn’t Know About Unmanned Systems,” at the National Press Club. The event was covered live by C-SPAN and drew an overflow crowd of reporters from more than two dozen media outlets.

AUVSI formed a Communications Committee made up of representatives from our corporate membership to help guide the association’s media message and provide knowledge resources to outside media.

At AUVSI’s Unmanned Systems North America 2011, we had more than 260 media representatives from countries such as Russia, Belgium, France, Spain, the United Kingdom, Japan, China, Israel and Germany. In addition to the trade press, a number of mainstream outlets covered the show. We received coverage on CNN, Bloomberg, Fox-5, The Washington Post, Boston Review, Los Angeles Times, Houston Chronicle, The Sacramento Bee, ABCNews.com, MSNBC, Popular Science, C-SPAN, The Wall Street Journal, Discovery Channel, Voice of America, Spiegel TV, Voice of Russia Radio, Reuters TV, NPR, PBS, Middle East Broadcasting, Nikkei Newspapers, McClatchy, The Christian Science Monitor, Al Jazeera English, The Associated Press and Agence France- Presse, to name just a few.

15 Publications

n Unmanned Systems magazine AUVSI’s premier publication, highlighting current developments in air, ground, maritime, robotics and space unmanned systems, focusing on both the military and civilian arenas.

n Unmanned Systems: Mission Critical AUVSI’s latest publication is a quarterly, animated electronic publication that goes in-depth on various topic areas important to the unmanned systems and robotics industries. In 2011, these topics included intelligent transportation, police and first responders, home and healthcare, and exploration.

n AUVSI’s Unmanned Systems eBrief Distributed electronically every Wednesday to more than 30,000 AUVSI members and subscribers across the globe, the eBrief provides the latest global news and information about unmanned systems and robotics and includes updates on AUVSI news, information, advocacy efforts and features relevant business opportunities listings.

n AUVSI Webinars AUVSI now regularly conducts webinars on topics related to the unmanned systems and robotics arena. Topics for 2011 included an update on airships, safety management systems for small unmanned aircraft and a look at ITAR compliance issues. A news conference sponsored by AUVSI, “What You Didn’t Know About Unmanned Systems,” held at the National Press Club, was also made available as a webinar.

AUVSI BOARD OF DIRECTORS & STAFF

Officers Directors, 2010-2013 Peter Bale, Chairman of the Board Grant Begley John Lademan, Executive Vice Chairman Matt England Ralph Alderson, First Vice Chairman Gene Fraser Joe Brannan, Treasurer Stephen Newton John Lambert, Immediate Past Chairman David Place Peter Smith Directors, 2009-2012 Young Kim Directors, 2011-2014 Tim Owings John Burke Michelle Kalphat Tim Heely Chad Partridge Neil Hunter Dave Seagle Mark Patterson Virginia “Suzy” Young

16 AUVSI STAFF Michael Toscano, President & CEO Gretchen West, Executive Vice President

Staci Butler, Vice President of Conference and Exposition Services Michael Greeson, Senior Exhibit Sales and Sponsorship Manager Leslie-Anne Hinton, Senior Conference Manager Lindsay Voss, Senior Program Development Manager Karissa Bingham, Conference Coordinator Jasmine Smith, Exhibit Sales and Sponsorship Coordinator

Amy Crolius, Vice President of Member Services Melissa Bowhay, Member Services Manager Elton Sinoimeri, Member Services Specialist

Brett Davis, Vice President of Communications & Publications/Editor Danielle Lucey, Managing Editor Lisa Fick, Senior Advertising and Marketing Manager Melanie Hinton, Senior Communications Manager John Simon, Graphic Design Manager Stephanie Levy, Associate Editor

Chris Mailey, Vice President of Knowledge Resources William Rauch, Senior Research Analyst David Klein, Research Analyst

Robert Thomson, Senior Vice President of Operations Téa Blaceri, Senior Finance and Accounting Manager Jasmine Casteel, Staff Accountant Kyle Culpepper, Computer Support Specialist

Ben Gielow, Government Relations Manager and General Counsel Mario Mairena, Government Relations Manager

AUVSI FOUNDATION Daryl Davidson, Executive Director

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