The defense bill that decides which drones American agencies may fly — Section 1709, the Covered List, and the compliance fight.
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…
The DJI ban at the federal level was delayed by not including the Countering CCP Drones Act in the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act...
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 has released an official response addressing the recently passed National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), expressing both relief and concern
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.
DJI issued a response to DroneXL regarding the drone-related provisions in proposed Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)
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
The newly released Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) includes provisions requiring a comprehensive security evaluation of Chinese drone manufacturers DJI and Autel Robotics, potentially leading to restrictions on their use in the United States. The legislation mandates that within one year of enactment, a designated national security agency must evaluate whether communicat
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