FEATURE
China’s Export Restrictions on Red Cat Highlight a Bigger Challenge for U.S. Drone Manufacturing
Recent Chinese export controls targeting Red Cat may have limited immediate impact, but they underscore why U.S. drone manufacturers are…
RECENT FEATURES
- From “Predictable Surprise” to Policy Priority: The Push for Faster Counter-Drone Deployment
As the planned attack on the White House highlights, drone threats are evolving faster than response capabilities. The reported disruption of a planned drone attack targeting a UFC event on the White House grounds is the latest event to focus attention on a long-running question in U.S. security circles: how quickly should state, local, tribal,… Read more: From “Predictable Surprise” to Policy Priority: The Push for Faster Counter-Drone Deployment
5 Federal Drone Policies Flying Under the Radar This Summer
From World Cup airspace restrictions to critical infrastructure rulemaking, several federal initiatives could shape the…
The Next Drone Supply Chain Challenge: Rare Earth Magnets
Bipartisan legislation aims to reduce dependence on China for a critical component inside drone motors…
What Comes After China? Ukraine’s Growing Role in the U.S. Drone Industry
As Washington pushes for secure drone supply chains, a growing number of U.S.-Ukraine partnerships suggest…
Government Signals Drive Rally in US Drone Stocks
Red Cat, Ondas, and Unusual Machines Gain as Investors Respond to Growing Federal Support for…
LATEST
Sponsored Content
- China’s Export Restrictions on Red Cat Highlight a Bigger Challenge for U.S. Drone Manufacturing
- US Drone Makers Are Building a Different Kind of Factory
- FCC Updates Covered List, Introduces First Conditional Approvals for Drone Systems
- Ukraine’s Drone Industry Is Breaking Its Dependence on Chinese Parts
- From Drones to Helicopters: Robinson, Ascent Build a Scalable Autonomous Rotorcraft Ecosystem
Regulations
- FAA Creates World Cup No-Drone Zones Across U.S. Host Cities
Temporary flight restrictions will cover stadiums, fan events, team hotels, training sites, and base camps during FIFA World Cup 2026 The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced extensive temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) for FIFA World Cup 2026 events across the United States, creating what the agency is calling “No Drone Zones” around stadiums, fan festivals, and team facilities. The restrictions are part of a broader federal security effort for one of the largest sporting events ever held in North America. The tournament begins June 11 and runs through July 19, with the United States hosting the majority of the competition’s… Read more: FAA Creates World Cup No-Drone Zones Across U.S. Host Cities
PODCASTS
PRODUCTS
- New Boson SX8 Brings High-Resolution Thermal Imaging to NDAA-Compliant Drone Payloads
New thermal imaging module combines SXGA resolution with compact size and U.S. manufacturing Teledyne FLIR OEM has announced the Boson SX8, a new longwave infrared (LWIR) thermal camera module designed for defense, industrial, and uncrewed systems applications. According to the company, the Boson SX8 is the first NDAA-compliant, volume-production uncooled thermal camera module to combine SXGA (1280 × 1024) resolution with an 8-micron pixel pitch. The launch comes as government agencies and many commercial operators place greater emphasis on trusted supply chains and domestically manufactured components for drones, counter-UAS systems, and other critical technologies. The Boson SX8 is manufactured… Read more: New Boson SX8 Brings High-Resolution Thermal Imaging to NDAA-Compliant Drone Payloads