The American Security Drone Act: The Sequel The original American Security Drone Act (ADSA) proposal has had a significant impact on the drone industry, even though it was not passed. The ADSA has now been reintroduced, however - with some changes. Guest Contributor Dawn Zoldi, drone law expert and CEO of P3 Tech Consulting, gives us the deep dive into this version, … [Read more...] about The American Security Drone Act: The Sequel
Ban on Chinese Drones
BREAKING: More Shots Fired in U.S. – China Tech War, Implications for Commercial Drone Industry
The U.S. - China tech war has had major implications for the commercial drone industry. Now, AirForce veteran and aerospace attorney Dawn Zoldi of P3 Tech Consulting explains the impact of the latest development, an Executive Order signed on January 5, 2021. Written by Dawn M.K. Zoldi, Guest Contributor* Additional shots have been fired in the ever-expanding U.S. - … [Read more...] about BREAKING: More Shots Fired in U.S. – China Tech War, Implications for Commercial Drone Industry
BREAKING: Committee Rejects Ban on Chinese Drone Tech in National Defense Authorization Act
Congressmen in the U.S. have rejected a House version of the National Defense Authorization Act which would ban the purchase of Chinese drone tech by U.S. federal agencies or with federal funding. Manufacturers, government agencies, and public safety agencies that utilize public funding have been awaiting the outcome of negotiations on the National Defense Authorization Act. … [Read more...] about BREAKING: Committee Rejects Ban on Chinese Drone Tech in National Defense Authorization Act
Japan Moves to Ban Chinese Drone Sales to Government Agencies
On the heels of recent U.S. government efforts to ban Chinese drones for official use, Japan this week announced a similar plan. According to a Reuters report, several government insiders say the initiative would shut out China from selling any drones to Japanese agencies in an effort “to protect sensitive information … as part of a broad effort to bolster national … [Read more...] about Japan Moves to Ban Chinese Drone Sales to Government Agencies
No Department of Justice Funds for DJI Drones: DOJ Makes the Ban Official, but Some Federal Agencies May Suffer
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has made the ban official: no agency may use DOJ funds for any unmanned aircraft manufactured by a "Covered Foreign Entity: ... any entity that is determined or designated, within the Department of Justice, to be subject to or vulnerable to extrajudicial direction from a foreign government," which includes drones by the world's leading … [Read more...] about No Department of Justice Funds for DJI Drones: DOJ Makes the Ban Official, but Some Federal Agencies May Suffer
