US Government

Washington and the drone industry: legislation, procurement, security reviews, and agency policy beyond the FAA.

1,480

Articles

147

Beats covered

Reporters on beat

Oct 27

Last updated

DJI Responds to Court Ruling, Denies Military Ties Despite Pentagon Designation - Trump Administration Targets Chinese Drone Imports in September Crackdown

Department of Homeland Security

House Homeland Security Chair Calls Drones a “New, Growing Frontier” of Threats to U.S. Critical Infrastructure

The same week DHS announced its permanent counter-drone office and FEMA began distributing $500 million in C-UAS grants, the House Homeland Security Committee held an oversight hearing that spelled out exactly why the federal government is treating drones as a top-tier threat. Chairman Andrew R. Garbarino’s opening statement placed drones alongside cyberattacks and AI-enabled operations…

Haye KestelooJan 23

DJI

FCC Confirms Drone Firmware Updates Will Continue Until January 2027

FCC Order DA 26-69 confirms DJI and Autel drones can receive firmware and security updates until January 1, 2027. Here's what the waiver means for your drone.

Haye KestelooJan 22

Small drones and sensor tripods lined up on the apron during Project Flytrap.

Anduril

US Army Expands Drone Intel Sharing With Allies

The US Army has signed a new agreement with the United Kingdom that lays the groundwork for sharing intelligence related to drones and counter drone operations, a move Army Secretary Dan Driscoll says is only the beginning of broader cooperation with allied nations, as Army Defense reports. Speaking during a town hall at Fort Drum…

Rafael SuárezJan 18

Skydio

Drone News: Foreign Drone Ban Updates, DHS Creates Counter Drone Office, Super Bowl LX No-Fly Zone

Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have three stories for you this week. An update on the foreign drone ban. A couple updates actually. The Department of Homeland Security is creating a new permanent counter drone office. And then lastly, the Super Bowl is a no-fly zone. Let’s get to it. Commerce Department…

Greg ReverdiauJan 16

DJI

Veteran DFR Operator’s 10,000-Flight Reality Check: Stop Panicking About The FCC Ban

Luis Figueiredo's 10,000 DFR flights with DJI Dock and M350 prove existing equipment works. His advice to agencies panicking after FCC ban: buy what works.

Haye KestelooJan 15

Amazon

DJI Neo Three-Battery Combo Drops to $245 on Amazon, Making This the Best Entry Into Drones

DJI Neo Three-Battery Combo drops to $245 on Amazon. At 135g, no FAA registration required. Palm launch, 4K video, and 54 minutes of total flight time.

Haye KestelooJan 14

US Army

US Army Buys EagleNXT eBee TAC Mapping Drones

The US Army has added a new set of eyes to its aerial toolbox, purchasing tactical mapping drones from EagleNXT through its German partner Dronivo GmbH. The price tag remains classified, but the capability upgrade is anything but subtle, as The Defense Post reports. The order includes six eBee TAC fixed wing drones equipped with…

Rafael SuárezJan 14

FAA

Ashburnham Police Drone Program Shows What Smart Public Safety Investment Looks Like

When a small Massachusetts town with 100 miles of hiking trails and seven bodies of water decides to build a drone program, the smart money says they’ll do it right or not at all. The Ashburnham Police Department chose to do it right, spending two years developing their Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Drone Unit before taking…

Haye KestelooJan 13

US Government

The drone industry moves fast. Stay ahead of it.