Started in 1995, as EURO UVS (European Unmanned Vehicle Systems Association), this non-profit organisation is registered with the Chamber of Commerce in The Hague, The Netherlands and operates out of offices in Paris, France. In January 2000, the association changed its statute and its name to UVS International, in order to better reflect its global character and reach. Membership & Geographical Coverage UVS International has corporate & institution l members & federates 22 national RPAS associations in Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, Colombia, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, The Netherlands, Norway, Peru, Romania, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, UK, USA. The association represents over 2700 companies & organisations from 44 countries. Its members represent all areas of industry [manufacturers (systems & sub-systems), operators, pilots & service suppliers (incl. flight
schools)], government (civil & military), academia and private persons with an interest in RPAS.