New language in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) gives U.S. agencies one year to assess security risks of Chinese drones, but the clock is ticking—and the outcome remains uncertain. In this guest post from Matt Sloane of SkyfireAI, the real results of the legislation. DRONELIFE neither accepts nor makes payment for guest posts. The question of Chinese drone bans … [Read more...] about FY25 NDAA: A Temporary Reprieve for Chinese Drones or the Beginning of the End?
Countering CCP Drones Act
FY 2025 NDAA Conference Text: What Happened with the “Countering CCP Drones Act”
The FY 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) conference text has been released. The text includes critical language aimed at addressing potential national security risks posed by Chinese-made drones. Section 1709 of the legislation, titled "Analysis of Certain Unmanned Aircraft and Systems Entities," outlines a structured approach for evaluating the security … [Read more...] about FY 2025 NDAA Conference Text: What Happened with the “Countering CCP Drones Act”
Spacewalks, AI, and CCP Drones – on Episode 20 of the Weekly Wings Drone Podcast
In Episode 20 of the Weekly Wings drone podcast, Paul Rossi, Samuel Stansberry, and Terry Neff bring listeners the latest updates from the drone and space industries. From SpaceX's historic commercial spacewalk to the growing role of drones in disaster recovery, this episode covers an exciting range of topics. The hosts delve into cutting-edge developments like Alarm.com’s home … [Read more...] about Spacewalks, AI, and CCP Drones – on Episode 20 of the Weekly Wings Drone Podcast
House Passes Countering CCP Drones Act: Now What?
Legislation aims to limit Chinese drone manufacturers' access to U.S. infrastructure On September 9, 2024, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Countering CCP Drones Act, a bipartisan bill introduced by Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY) designed to address concerns about the presence of Chinese drones, specifically those from Da-Jiang Innovations (DJI), in U.S. … [Read more...] about House Passes Countering CCP Drones Act: Now What?
Drone Certifications, Combat Tech & BVLOS on the Weekly Wings Drone Podcast!
In this week's episode of Weekly Wings, hosts Paul Rossi, Samuel Stansberry, and Terry Neff cover a range of cutting-edge drone innovations and industry updates. The episode starts with a recap of Paul’s experience at the Commercial UAV Expo in Las Vegas, including highlights from live flight demonstrations. Percepto's industrial inspection drones received FAA type … [Read more...] about Drone Certifications, Combat Tech & BVLOS on the Weekly Wings Drone Podcast!
