Foreign manufacturers are pursuing U.S. production, domestic companies are attracting investment, and Pentagon orders are growing. But can the industry achieve lasting scale? News and Commentary. The Trump administration has made domestic drone manufacturing a national security priority. New restrictions on foreign-produced drones, increased defense procurement, and efforts … [Read more...] about Is Trump’s Plan to Build a U.S. Drone Industry Working?
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Drone Activity Disrupts Jersey Airport for Two Consecutive Nights
Police are appealing for witnesses after multiple drones entered restricted airspace on October 30 and 31. The Government of Jersey says it is exploring enhanced detection and counter-drone technology with UK authorities. Unauthorized drone activity near Jersey Airport disrupted flights in the Channel Islands on the evenings of Friday, October 30, and Saturday, October 31, … [Read more...] about Drone Activity Disrupts Jersey Airport for Two Consecutive Nights
Navy DRPM RAS Seeks Cargo Drones for Marine Corps
The new robotic and autonomous systems portfolio office will host a cargo drone demonstration in Huntsville in early 2027. Strong performers could receive Other Transaction prototype agreements. The Department of the Navy's Direct Reporting Portfolio Manager for Robotic and Autonomous Systems (DRPM RAS) is seeking industry participants for a cargo drone demonstration … [Read more...] about Navy DRPM RAS Seeks Cargo Drones for Marine Corps
Blue Marble Geographics Introduces New Global Mapper Subscription for GIS and Drone Mapping
Three subscription tiers bring mapping, terrain analysis, lidar processing, and photogrammetry tools into a unified offering. Blue Marble Geographics has introduced a new subscription model for its Global Mapper software, bringing previously separate geospatial tools and services into a single offering. The new Global Mapper subscription provides three tiers: Essentials, … [Read more...] about Blue Marble Geographics Introduces New Global Mapper Subscription for GIS and Drone Mapping
DOE Launches Battery Manufacturing Initiative to Strengthen U.S. Supply Chain
New national consortium aims to reduce production costs and speed commercialization of advanced batteries, including those used in drones. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has launched a new national consortium to improve domestic battery manufacturing. The initiative could help address a key challenge for the U.S. drone industry: building a reliable and competitive … [Read more...] about DOE Launches Battery Manufacturing Initiative to Strengthen U.S. Supply Chain
