Amendment would limit availability of Chinese manufactured drones Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has submitted an amendment to the Senate version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025, aiming to incorporate the Countering CCP Drones Act. This act is currently part of the House version of the NDAA FY25. The House version of the NDAA already contains … [Read more...] about Senator Rick Scott Submits Amendment to Add Countering CCP Drones Act to NDAA FY25
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Drones are a Key Tool to Protect Forests: the FAO Report
Drones One of Five Key Innovations to Protect Forests from Increasing Wildfire and Pest Threats Climate change is significantly increasing the vulnerability of the world's forests to stressors such as wildfires and pests, according to a new report by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Released at the 27th session of the Committee on … [Read more...] about Drones are a Key Tool to Protect Forests: the FAO Report
New Coalition Advocates for Continued Use of Essential Agricultural Spray Drones
Agricultural Spray Distributors Form Grassroots Group to Oppose Proposed Chinese Drone Ban In response to legislative efforts aimed at banning drones manufactured by Chinese companies, a coalition of agricultural spray drone distributors has formed a grassroots industry group. This coalition, comprising Agri Spray Drones, Bestway Ag, Drone Nerds, HSE-UAV, Pegasus Robotics, and … [Read more...] about New Coalition Advocates for Continued Use of Essential Agricultural Spray Drones
What the Senate Version of the NDAA Has to Say About Drones
The U.S, Senate published their version of the National Defense Authorization Act 2025 (S. 4638, NDAA FY25) on July 8, 2024. The NDAA is "must pass" legislation, establishing funding for US military agencies: among the broader issues at stake in the current Act are pay raises and healthcare provisions for US military families. The NDAA is also a critical piece of legislation … [Read more...] about What the Senate Version of the NDAA Has to Say About Drones
Advancing Drone Technology Through the Lens of Responsible Innovation and AI: DRONELIFE Exclusive Op-Ed
In this DRONELIFE Exclusive: What if we consider drones as community entities and assets, rather than just robots flying in the sky delivering goods and services? DRONELIFE is honored to publish this guest post by Salima Bhimani, Alphabet’s first Chief Strategist and Director for Inclusive Technology, Business, and Leaders from 2017. DRONELIFE neither accepts nor makes … [Read more...] about Advancing Drone Technology Through the Lens of Responsible Innovation and AI: DRONELIFE Exclusive Op-Ed
