Maritime risk, insurance pressure, and degraded navigation signals point to new use cases for commercial UAV systems Ongoing tension in the Strait of Hormuz continues to shape how commercial vessels manage risk. The region remains one of the world’s most important shipping corridors, handling a significant share of global oil transit. Amid ongoing hostilities between the … [Read more...] about Strait of Hormuz Tensions Highlight a Growing Role for Small Drone Surveillance
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The Real FCC Drone Debate: Who Controls the Airwaves?
A closer look at how spectrum policy and licensing could determine the future of U.S. drone operations The FCC is emerging as a major force in shaping the US drone industry. The industry was stunned when the FCC moved to broadly limit foreign drones and components. Now, the agency is considering other ways that its sphere of influence may impact the domestic drone … [Read more...] about The Real FCC Drone Debate: Who Controls the Airwaves?
Barksdale Drone Incursions Highlight Real Security Risks
Confirmed incursions at a strategic U.S. bomber base highlight real risk A Week of Drone Incursions at a Strategic Base Unauthorized drones flew over Barksdale Air Force Base during the week of March 9, prompting a law enforcement response and renewed concern about drone threats to sensitive U.S. military sites. Officials confirmed that multiple unauthorized unmanned … [Read more...] about Barksdale Drone Incursions Highlight Real Security Risks
BRINC Launch Signals Next Phase of U.S. Public Safety Drone Industry
New Guardian platform and Seattle factory highlight scaling pressure, public safety adoption, and policy shifts shaping the U.S. drone market. A Defining Moment for U.S. Drone Manufacturing A pair of announcements set for release today at BRINC’s live event mark more than a product launch. They reflect a turning point for the U.S. drone industry. BRINC has announced a new … [Read more...] about BRINC Launch Signals Next Phase of U.S. Public Safety Drone Industry
Mariah Scott on Building a Resilient US Drone Ecosystem
The FCC’s recent decision to prohibit new foreign-made drones and components marks a major shift in U.S. drone policy, aimed at reshaping supply chains in the name of national security. In this guest post, drone industry leader Mariah Scott explores why the ban is less about individual companies and more about building a coordinated, resilient U.S. drone ecosystem that can … [Read more...] about Mariah Scott on Building a Resilient US Drone Ecosystem
