Lawmakers and defense officials debate whether the U.S. is ready for large-scale drone warfare as the Pentagon launches a major procurement effort. Pentagon Signals New Demand for Low-Cost Attack Drones The Pentagon has launched a major effort to rapidly scale the production of small attack drones, signaling a shift toward mass deployment of low-cost systems on the … [Read more...] about 30,000 Attack Drones: Inside the Pentagon’s New Drone Dominance Strategy
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DJI Seeks Court Review as FCC Covered List Expansion Reshapes U.S. Drone Market
Petition challenges December ruling affecting foreign-made UAS and components The U.S. drone industry continues to adjust to a significant regulatory shift following a December 2025 decision by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to expand its Covered List to include certain foreign-produced uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) and critical components. In response, Chinese … [Read more...] about DJI Seeks Court Review as FCC Covered List Expansion Reshapes U.S. Drone Market
Trojan Horse or Trade Dispute? Texas Attorney General Targets Anzu in High-Stakes Drone Lawsuit
Texas AG sues Anzu, claims company sells DJI clones By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Claiming that the company is “a wolf in sheep’s clothing” the Texas attorney general has sued Anzu Robotics, for allegedly failing to disclose its business relationship with DJI, and in creating products that are essentially clones of DJI’s UAVs. In a suit filed in the District … [Read more...] about Trojan Horse or Trade Dispute? Texas Attorney General Targets Anzu in High-Stakes Drone Lawsuit
El Paso Airspace Closure Highlights Clash Between Counter-UAS Technology and Aviation Safety
Temporary shutdown exposes growing tension between counter-drone tools, federal authority, and civilian airspace oversight The sudden closure of civilian airspace over El Paso earlier this week did more than disrupt flights. It exposed a deeper challenge facing U.S. regulators and security agencies: how to deploy powerful counter-UAS systems near commercial airports without … [Read more...] about El Paso Airspace Closure Highlights Clash Between Counter-UAS Technology and Aviation Safety
Why the FAA’s Largest Reorganization Ever Matters for Drones and Air Taxis
FAA reorganization to pave the way for UAS, AAM airspace integration By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill A major overhaul of the Federal Aviation Administration, which Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced on Monday, is expected to pave the way for integrating UAVs into the National Airspace System (NAS), and ensuring that the FFA is ready for the introduction of … [Read more...] about Why the FAA’s Largest Reorganization Ever Matters for Drones and Air Taxis
