As the planned attack on the White House highlights, drone threats are evolving faster than response capabilities. The reported disruption of a planned drone attack targeting a UFC event on the White House grounds is the latest event to focus attention on a long-running question in U.S. security circles: how quickly should state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) law … [Read more...] about From “Predictable Surprise” to Policy Priority: The Push for Faster Counter-Drone Deployment
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5 Federal Drone Policies Flying Under the Radar This Summer
From World Cup airspace restrictions to critical infrastructure rulemaking, several federal initiatives could shape the drone industry in the months ahead. Much of the drone industry's attention remains focused on Chinese drone restrictions, supply chain policy, and the long-awaited Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) rule. But several federal initiatives are quietly moving … [Read more...] about 5 Federal Drone Policies Flying Under the Radar This Summer
The Next Drone Supply Chain Challenge: Rare Earth Magnets
Bipartisan legislation aims to reduce dependence on China for a critical component inside drone motors A new bipartisan bill introduced in Congress aims to strengthen America's domestic magnet supply chain, drawing attention to an often-overlooked challenge for the drone industry: the permanent magnets that power electric motors. Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) and Ranking … [Read more...] about The Next Drone Supply Chain Challenge: Rare Earth Magnets
What Comes After China? Ukraine’s Growing Role in the U.S. Drone Industry
As Washington pushes for secure drone supply chains, a growing number of U.S.-Ukraine partnerships suggest a new model may already be taking shape. Recent reports indicate that Ukraine is awaiting White House approval for a major drone production agreement with the United States. According to statements by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, the proposed arrangement would … [Read more...] about What Comes After China? Ukraine’s Growing Role in the U.S. Drone Industry
Government Signals Drive Rally in US Drone Stocks
Red Cat, Ondas, and Unusual Machines Gain as Investors Respond to Growing Federal Support for U.S. Drone Industry Several publicly traded U.S. drone companies saw significant stock price gains this week as investors reacted to a series of government actions and reports pointing toward increased support for domestic drone manufacturing. Shares of drone companies including Red … [Read more...] about Government Signals Drive Rally in US Drone Stocks
