by the late 1970s, rpvs were being called unmanned air vehicles (uavs). the newly recognized term “unmanned” encompassed more than air vehicles, and recognition of the growing developments in the ground, maritime and space arenas caused the organization to broaden its reach. in 1978, the narpv expanded its focus and services to create a community inclusive of all unmanned systems disciplines. at that time the organization changed its name to the association for unmanned vehicle systems (auvs). the organization continued to thrive, and in 1982 the headquarters moved from dayton to washington, dc.