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SkyFoundry Act Aims to Fix America’s Drone Shortfall

The SkyFoundry Act to confront this gap head on, and the proposal has now been folded into the latest National Defense Authorization Act.

Rafael SuárezFeb 6

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U.S. Marines Test Fiber Optic FPV Drones at Sea

The U.S. Marine Corps is rediscovering an old truth with a very modern twist. When the airwaves are hostile, unreliable, or outright weaponized, the smartest move might be to avoid them entirely. From January 27 to 29, 2026, I Marine Expeditionary Force, working with the Defense Innovation Unit, evaluated fiber optic FPV drones at Marine…

Rafael SuárezFeb 4

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U.S. Navy MQ-25A Completes First Autonomous Taxi

The U.S. Navy’s first operational MQ-25A Stingray has completed its first autonomous taxi test, marking a key milestone on the path toward flight operations, as Boeing Defense and Defence Blog confirmed the event on January 30. During the test, air vehicle pilots initiated movement from the Unmanned Carrier Aviation Mission Control System. The aircraft then…

Rafael SuárezFeb 2

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Commerce Department Drops Drone Restrictions as Trump Prioritizes Xi Diplomacy Over China Hawks

I spent the morning reading a story that should make every drone pilot pay attention to what is happening in Washington, not just with the FCC, but with the broader diplomatic chess game being played between the United States and China. While the FCC’s December 22 ban on foreign drones grabbed all the headlines, the…

Haye KestelooJan 10

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YouTuber Jeven Dovey Warns Content Creators: FCC Drone Ban Is Worse Than You Think

I’ve been watching content creators slowly wake up to the reality of the FCC’s December 23 drone ban, and adventure filmmaker Jeven Dovey just delivered one of the clearest explanations I’ve seen for the YouTube community. His message is straightforward but sobering: this ruling goes far beyond DJI, and the content creator community needs to…

Haye KestelooJan 6

Oregon Exposes the Real Cost of the DJI Ban - No Audit, No Agency, No Due Process: DJI Reveals Why December 23 Ban Will Happen By Default DJI Warns FAA’s Proposed BVLOS Rules Could Ground Most Drones

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DJI Responds to FCC Ban: ‘Not Grounded in Evidence’

DJI has issued its first official response to the FCC’s decision to add foreign-made drones to the Covered List, calling the action “disappointing” and accusing the administration of protectionism rather than legitimate security enforcement. In a statement provided to DroneXL, a DJI spokesperson confirmed that existing DJI products are not affected by yesterday’s FCC action…

Haye KestelooDec 23

DJI Talks About The DJI BAN | The Audit Trap!

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DJI Interview Reveals Section 1709’s ‘Trap Door’ Design Guarantees Ban

DJI's Adam Welsh reveals how Section 1709 was designed with two trap doors to guarantee a ban regardless of evidence. The servicing implications are critical.

Haye KestelooDec 16

CENTCOM Deploys New LUCAS "Suicide Drone" Force in the Middle East

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CENTCOM Deploys New LUCAS Drone Force in the Middle East

The United States has officially deployed its first line of Low Cost Unmanned Combat Attack System drones in the Middle East, marking a clear shift in how Washington plans to counter Iranian influence. The new formation, known as Task Force Scorpion Strike, was created only months after Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth ordered all branches…

Rafael SuárezDec 8

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