Washington and the drone industry: legislation, procurement, security reviews, and agency policy beyond the FAA.
Michigan is taking bold steps to position itself at the forefront of the drone industry, as reported by Axios Detroit. The state’s Democratic leadership has allocated $7.5 million in the state budget to continue developing drone infrastructure, aiming to unlock economic opportunities in the skies. Drones Beyond Delivery: Expanding Use Cases While small deliveries are…
Vic Moss from the Drone Service Provider Alliance and the Drone Advocacy Alliance has shared important news regarding the Countering CCP Drones Act. In a Facebook video, Moss revealed that the language of this controversial act is not included in the Senate version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025. Key…
ULTRA: USAF’s New Spy Drone Flies for Days on End The United States Air Force has unveiled ULTRA, a new long-endurance reconnaissance drone that can fly for over 80 hours without needing a recharge, as reported by Interesting Engineering. This cost-effective drone is set to revolutionize military surveillance operations. What’s ULTRA? ULTRA, short for Unmanned…
The US Department of Commerce has added drone manufacturer Autel Robotics to its “entity list,” effectively blacklisting the company, according to a statement from lawmakers. This move subjects Autel to export restrictions and specific licensing requirements for certain technologies and goods. Lawmakers’ Push for Scrutiny In November 2023, Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) of the House…
According to a recent report from the US Army, soldiers from the New York National Guard’s 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team got hands-on experience with cutting-edge drone technology during a training event at Fort Drum from June 24-28, 2024. Soldier Borne Sensor: A Pocket-Sized Recon Drone The star of the show was the Soldier Borne…
Welcome to your Weekly UAS News update. We have three stories for you this week. First, we have the DJI Air 3S leaks. Second, the chairs of the Homeland Security and Energy and Commerce committees are calling for declassification of national security risks for Chinese drones. Lastly, a man was arrested for shooting at a…
A Facebook post by real estate photographer Zach Zywiak details a harrowing encounter with an aggressive neighbor while conducting a drone shoot in Tucson, Arizona. The incident, which occurred in February, resulted in a legal battle that was recently resolved in Small Claims Court. The Incident Zywiak was operating his drone to photograph a high-value…
The House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party held hearings today that shed light on the growing concerns surrounding Chinese-made drones, particularly those manufactured by DJI. The committee’s discussions centered on national security risks and the need for a robust American drone industry. DJI Under Scrutiny…
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