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
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Proposed Bill Calls For FAA To Study Drone Incursions During Wildfires
The Wildfire Aerial Response Safety Act (H.R. 6618) would require the Federal Aviation Administration to conduct a comprehensive study examining how unauthorized drone operations interfere with wildfire firefighting operations. Introduced in the House on December 11, 2025, by Representative Janelle Bynum with bipartisan cosponsorship from Representatives Eli Crane, Joe Neguse, … [Read more...] about Proposed Bill Calls For FAA To Study Drone Incursions During Wildfires
Mr. Drone Goes to Washington: AUVSI Hosts Hill Day March 25
The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International is urging drone enthusiasts, companies and groups to come to Washington D.C. next month for AUVSI Hill Day (Capitol Hill, that is). The event—March 25 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.—will educate lawmakers about “how unmanned technology is making a positive impact on local communities and economies across the country,” … [Read more...] about Mr. Drone Goes to Washington: AUVSI Hosts Hill Day March 25
‘Sorely lacking:’ Congress Members Blast Homeland Security Counter-drone Plan
Two House Republicans have a real problem with the Department of Homeland Security’s plans for drone mitigation. This past week. Rep. Sam Graves (R-Mo.) and Rep. Mark Rogers (R-Ala.) sent a letter to Acting Secretary Chad Wolf warning DHS that a plan empowering TSA air marshals to neutralize drones over airports overreaches the agency’s congressional authority. Graves and … [Read more...] about ‘Sorely lacking:’ Congress Members Blast Homeland Security Counter-drone Plan
AUVSI Hill Day 2018: Register Now
If there was ever a time to participate in discussions of drone policy, that time is now. AUVSI issued an announcement this week about their annual "Hill Day." If you've thought about attending before, this is the year to do it. The following is from the AUVSI announcement: This annual AUVSI initiative brings together industry leaders such as yourself from across the … [Read more...] about AUVSI Hill Day 2018: Register Now
