Navigating Domestic Manufacturing, Chinese Imports, and Integration Programs in a New Era With Donald Trump set to take the White House in January 2025, the U.S. drone industry faces a future shaped by his longstanding approach toward China, manufacturing, and industry innovation. As legislators on both sides weigh a potential ban on Chinese-made drones, the industry is … [Read more...] about What Trump’s Presidency Could Mean for the Drone Industry
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AUVSI’s Michael Robbins Calls for BVLOS Rule and Action on Chinese Drones in Morning Keynote
Industry Faces Regulatory and Security Hurdles, but FAA Collaboration Sparks Hope The AUVSI New England UAS and AAM Summit kicked off with a powerful morning keynote from AUVSI President and CEO Michael Robbins. Against the backdrop of the conference theme, “If We Build It, Will They Come?” Robbins addressed the state of the drone industry, focusing on two pivotal issues: … [Read more...] about AUVSI’s Michael Robbins Calls for BVLOS Rule and Action on Chinese Drones in Morning Keynote
Who’s Investing in Advanced Air Mobility?
Mixed Signals from Public and Private Sectors at AUVSI New England Summit The Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) industry faces a funding shift as venture investment declines but public interest rises. At the AUVSI New England UAS and AAM Summit in Cambridge, Massachusetts, experts gathered to discuss the state of AAM funding. With a conference theme of "If We Build It, Will They … [Read more...] about Who’s Investing in Advanced Air Mobility?
Drones Aid Disaster Recovery: Mapping and Photogrammetry Support Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts
Drone mapping, photogrammetry aid recovery in wake of Helene devastation By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill (Part of a series on the drone community’s response to natural disasters) Hurricane Helene, the massive and deadly storm that tore through a large swath of the U.S. Southeast in late September, triggered a tremendous response from the drone-flying community, as … [Read more...] about Drones Aid Disaster Recovery: Mapping and Photogrammetry Support Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts
RGB Labs: Open Platform AI Technology for Unmanned Systems
At the FIX2024 conference in Daegu, South Korea, RGB Labs showcased its cutting-edge product, Arion, an AI-powered edge computer designed to elevate unmanned systems to the next level. With a client base that includes the Korean military and international drone service providers, RGB Labs is rapidly becoming a key player in the global unmanned systems market. Arion’s … [Read more...] about RGB Labs: Open Platform AI Technology for Unmanned Systems
