Blue sUAS
Ascent’s Coaxial Drone Nails Historic Pentagon Approval
Its tough, unusual-looking drone, the SPIRIT, has become the first aircraft to achieve a "dual clearance" on the Pentagon's exclusive "Blue UAS" list.
NDAA
The defense bill that decides which drones American agencies may fly — Section 1709, the Covered List, and the compliance fight.
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Search & Rescue
100‑Minute Hover: Angel Aerial’s Trio Scout Brings NDAA‑Compliant Endurance to U.S. Public Safety
Angel Aerial Systems has released the Trio Scout, a lightweight, compact, and ultra‑quiet tricopter manufactured in Ohio, designed to deliver 100 minutes of hover, a 40× EO zoom paired with a 640×480 thermal camera, and NDAA‑compliant component sourcing for agency and enterprise procurement; list price is $34,999 with a current lead time of 10 weeks,…
ACSL
ACSL Debuts TAITEN Smart Controller, Elevates SAMO Thermal Payload, and Partners with Teledyne FLIR
ACSL, Japan’s top drone manufacturer, has announced the release of the TAITEN Smart Controller—an NDAA-compliant remote with a 7-inch integrated display—alongside major enhancements to its SAMO thermal payload and a new collaboration with Teledyne FLIR’s Thermal by FLIR® Program. The advances put ACSL’s secure, versatile drones in sharper focus for U.S. public safety teams, infrastructure…
United States
NDAA-compliant FPV win: $1.6M Aura camera, HDO+ goggle order accelerates U.S. defense sourcing
Unusual Machines has secured a $1.6 million order for Fat Shark Aura FPV cameras and HDO+ goggles from a domestic defense drone manufacturer, with deliveries flowing through the U.S. defense supply chain to support NDAA-compliant programs, according to a press release. NDAA-compliant FPV stack positioned for defense use Unusual Machines says the Fat Shark Aura…
Skydio
DJI Calls for Evidence-Based Review as NDAA Deadline Threatens US Drone Access
Congress passed the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 last December, setting a December 23, 2025, deadline for a national security agency to assess risks posed by Chinese-manufactured drones. With less than six months remaining, DJI has intensified its push for a transparent and thorough evaluation, arguing that a rushed or incomplete process…
Drone Companies
SiFly Q12 Drone Challenges DJI with Record-Breaking Range and Endurance
On May 1, 2025, SiFly, a Santa Clara-based startup, unveiled its Q12 drone, a game-changer poised to rival DJI’s dominance in the commercial drone market. With a 90-mile range and three-hour flight time, the Q12 promises to redefine long-range missions for drone professionals and public safety teams, offering a U.S.-made, NDAA-compliant alternative amid growing concerns…
DJI
DJI Challenges US Security Agencies in NDAA Deadline Push
Chinese drone maker DJI has formally requested five US national security agencies to evaluate its products ahead of a critical December 31, 2025 deadline established by National Defense Authorization Act provisions. In a letter sent to the Department of Homeland Security, Department of Defense, FBI, NSA, and Office of the Director of National Intelligence in…
Skydio
New Helius Drone, Blue UAS Changes, Skydio Sends Tracker to Police, & SkyeBrowse Update
New drone release from Ascent AeroSystems, changes to the Blue UAS framework, a major SkyBrowse update, and lastly, Skydio sending tracking
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