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
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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Parrot
Major Shakeup in Blue sUAS List: Eight Vendors Removed, Three New Added
As of March 6, 2025, the Blue sUAS Cleared List—a roster of U.S. government-approved drones—has undergone a dramatic update, shrinking from 15 vendors to 10 in just a week. According to a comparison of the list between February 28 and March 6, 2025, eight vendors have been dropped, while three new ones have joined the…
Department of Homeland Security
DJI Drone Ban in North Dakota: What You Need to Know
The DJI ban at the federal level was delayed by not including the Countering CCP Drones Act in the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act...
DJI
Drone News: NDAA Senate Update, Drone Shooter Fined, Leaked Enterprise Controller, NJ Hysteria
We have three drone news stories for you this week: a Florida man who shot down a drone and was fined, leaked photos of what may be a new DJI Enterprise controller, and the New Jersey drone hysteria getting out of hand. Let’s get into it. NDAA Update: Senate Passes Bill Before diving into the…
DJI
DJI Response to NDAA: Concerns for 2025 Security Review
DJI has released an official response addressing the recently passed National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), expressing both relief and concern
Legal
NDAA Update, Agri Spray and EAVision Release Spray Drone, Mini 5 Leaks
We have three key stories for you this week: an NDAA update, Agri Spray and EAVision’s release of the J100 spray drone, and Mini 5 leaks.
Industry
DJI Calls for Technical Assessment and Due Process in Response to NDAA Provisions
DJI issued a response to DroneXL regarding the drone-related provisions in proposed Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)
Autel Robotics
NDAA 2025 Drone Provisions: Security Evaluation Could Lead to Automatic Ban of Chinese Drones
The recently released National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2025 includes provisions that could significantly impact the U.S. drone industry, particularly regarding Chinese-manufactured unmanned aircraft systems. While some industry groups are celebrating the exclusion of the Countering CCP Drones Act, a careful analysis of Section 1709 reveals potentially far-reaching implicat
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