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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)
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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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
Autel Robotics
Congress Mandates Security Evaluation of DJI and Autel Drones in FY25 NDAA Bill
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
DJI
Countering CCP Drones Act did NOT make it into NDAA!
We are THRILLED to report that the Countering CCP Drones Act language did NOT make it into the final version of the NDAA bill!
Department of Defense
Drone Industry Warns of Devastating Impact from Proposed Chinese Drone Restrictions
Drone industry veteran Vic Moss is raising urgent concerns about potential restrictions on Chinese-made drones being considered for inclusion in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Speaking in his personal capacity and on behalf of the Drone Service Providers Alliance (DSPA), Moss warns that proposed language from the Countering CCP Drones Act could have catastrophic…
Autel Robotics
Urgent NDAA Developments Could Severely Impact US Drone Industry
Industry expert Vic Moss has raised urgent concerns about potential restrictions on Chinese-made drones being fast-tracked through Congress, warning of devastating consequences for the US drone industry if certain provisions are included in the upcoming National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). According to Moss, a member of the Drone Service Providers Alliance (DSPA), House and Senate…
Skydio
Drone Ban Update NDAA Bill, Mavic 4 Leak, New Dock Release, & Drone Finds Missing Man
Welcome to your Weekly UAS News Update. We have three stories for you this week: an update on the NDAA bill, drone leaks and releases, and a drone story for good. Let’s get to it! NDAA Bill Update: Good News for Drone Users The Senate has released its manager’s package of 93 amendments for the…
DJI
Drone Ban Update, Anzu Investigation, $300K FAA Fines, Best Buy DJI Neo Leaks
Welcome to Your Weekly UAS News Update We have five stories for you this week. Yes, this is going to be a bit of a long one. We have updated Countering CCP Drones Act language, two of them actually. We also have representatives calling for an Anzu investigation. The FAA is proposing over $300,000 in…
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