Join us on Tuesday, January 7, at 3:00 PM EST for the first episode of the Public Safety Drone Review in 2025. This month’s session will address some of the most pressing topics shaping the drone industry in the new year, including proposed bans on Chinese-manufactured drones, new models for Drones as First Responder (DFR) programs, and the potential impacts of the Trump … [Read more...] about Upcoming Public Safety Drone Review Tackles Key Issues for 2025, Featuring Matt Sloane of SkyfireAI
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PteroDynamics Partners with Cornes Technologies to Bring Transwing UAS to Japan
Exclusive Distribution Deal Highlights Strategic Growth in Japan’s Expanding Drone Market for Commercial and Defense Applications This article published in collaboration with JUIDA, the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Colorado-based fixed wing drone developer PteroDynamics recently announced a new exclusive … [Read more...] about PteroDynamics Partners with Cornes Technologies to Bring Transwing UAS to Japan
Commerce Department Issues NPRM to Limit Use of Chinese-Made Drones and Components
Proposed Rule Seeks to Secure Drone Supply Chains and Mitigate National Security Risks The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has announced an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) aimed at enhancing the security of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) supply chains. According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, the proposal seeks to address … [Read more...] about Commerce Department Issues NPRM to Limit Use of Chinese-Made Drones and Components
China Expands Export Controls on US Defense Companies
28 American Entities Added to Restricted List, Including Major Aerospace and Defense Firms On January 2, 2025, China's Ministry of Commerce announced the addition of 28 US entities to its export control list. This move aims to protect China's national security and interests, targeting several major American aerospace and defense companies. This escalation comes amidst … [Read more...] about China Expands Export Controls on US Defense Companies
Arcsky Introduces the X55 V2: New American-Made Aircraft with Enhancements for Industrial Drone Applications
New Features Address Customer Feedback and Advance Operational Efficiency Arcsky has announced the launch of the X55 V2, an upgraded version of its X55 industrial drone. The company developed the new model based on two years of operational feedback and technological advances, aiming to meet the complex needs of industrial applications. “The X55 V2 represents our … [Read more...] about Arcsky Introduces the X55 V2: New American-Made Aircraft with Enhancements for Industrial Drone Applications