Aviation Unmanned Vehicle Museum

The Aviation Unmanned Vehicle Museum (AUVM) located in Dallas, Texas, was founded by retired Lt. Col. Harold (Red) Smith. Our mission is to educate the public about the beginning history and uses of unmanned aircraft. We have many rare drones on display. Drones from the early 1930's that were used for gunnery practice, to the 1970's when the first strike drone was born! Red, worked in the Unmanned Aircraft sector of SAC (Strategic Air Command) during his 32 year military career in the US Air Force. Red was also one of the founding members of the AUVSI. Over the course of 40 years he collected over 40 unmanned aircraft, as well as military vehicles, and other military items associated with the Vietnam War and unmanned aviation. We are a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit organization and rely on the support of donations and volunteers. Please see our donation and volunteer page if you are interested in contributing