At the AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2026 conference this week, Red Cat Holdings executive Brendan Stewart delivered one of the more historically grounded and economically detailed discussions of the event, arguing that rebuilding the U.S. drone industry will require long-term industrial policy, manufacturing scale, and patience. Stewart, Senior Vice President of Regulatory and Government … [Read more...] about Industrial Policy and Wright’s Law: A New Perspective on Building the U.S. Drone Industry
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DMR Technologies to Launch Full-Scale U.S. Drone Manufacturing Facility in Lafayette
New Louisiana operation underscores the growing importance of domestic drone production as U.S. demand for defense and industrial platforms accelerates DMR Technologies announced plans to invest $1.4 million to establish its first full-scale U.S. manufacturing facility in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, where the company will produce and deploy its flagship Field Ranger X50 … [Read more...] about DMR Technologies to Launch Full-Scale U.S. Drone Manufacturing Facility in Lafayette
Pentagon Transfers Blue sUAS Program to DCMA, Opens Door to More Drone Companies
Major Changes Coming to the Pentagon's Blue sUAS Drone Program The Pentagon is making sweeping changes to its Blue sUAS program that could transform how the military buys and uses small drones. These reforms, outlined in a new Defense Secretary memo from July 2025, aim to speed up drone purchases and support American companies while keeping our forces secure. What is Blue … [Read more...] about Pentagon Transfers Blue sUAS Program to DCMA, Opens Door to More Drone Companies
High-Stakes Security, Solar Drones, and EV Harley Davidsons: This Week on Weekly Wings
You Won't Want to Miss this Episode of Weekly Wings: Your Drone Industry Podcast from the Pilot Perspective In this gripping episode of Weekly Wings, the team delves into some of the most intriguing and impactful developments in the drone industry. Hosts Paul, Samuel, and Terry kick off the episode by addressing the recent assassination attempt on former … [Read more...] about High-Stakes Security, Solar Drones, and EV Harley Davidsons: This Week on Weekly Wings
