At the AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2026 conference this week, Red Cat Holdings executive Brendan Stewart delivered one of the more historically grounded and economically detailed discussions of the event, arguing that rebuilding the U.S. drone industry will require long-term industrial policy, manufacturing scale, and patience. Stewart, Senior Vice President of Regulatory and Government … [Read more...] about Industrial Policy and Wright’s Law: A New Perspective on Building the U.S. Drone Industry
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Elsight’s Halo Makes the Blue UAS List: What That Means for Allied Suppliers
New designation highlights growing focus on secure communications as a critical component in U.S. drone policy Elsight’s Halo connectivity platform has been added to the U.S. Department of War’s Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Blue UAS List, marking a notable development in how the U.S. government evaluates and procures drone technologies. The Blue UAS List serves … [Read more...] about Elsight’s Halo Makes the Blue UAS List: What That Means for Allied Suppliers
WISPR Systems’ SkyScout 2+ Earns Blue UAS Cleared List Approval
WISPR Systems' SkyScout 2+ receives Blue UAS Cleared List designation from DCMA, validating the platform for federal, public safety, and regulated commercial operations. WISPR Systems has announced Blue UAS Cleared List approval for its SkyScout 2+ unmanned aircraft system. The Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) manages the Blue UAS Cleared List. It evaluates platforms … [Read more...] about WISPR Systems’ SkyScout 2+ Earns Blue UAS Cleared List Approval
