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!
Countering CCP Drones Act
Senator Rick Scott Submits Amendment to Add Countering CCP Drones Act to NDAA FY25
Amendment would limit availability of Chinese manufactured drones Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has submitted an amendment to the Senate version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025, aiming to incorporate the Countering CCP Drones Act. This act is currently part of the House version of the NDAA FY25. The House version of the NDAA already contains … [Read more...] about Senator Rick Scott Submits Amendment to Add Countering CCP Drones Act to NDAA FY25
What the Senate Version of the NDAA Has to Say About Drones
The U.S, Senate published their version of the National Defense Authorization Act 2025 (S. 4638, NDAA FY25) on July 8, 2024. The NDAA is "must pass" legislation, establishing funding for US military agencies: among the broader issues at stake in the current Act are pay raises and healthcare provisions for US military families. The NDAA is also a critical piece of legislation … [Read more...] about What the Senate Version of the NDAA Has to Say About Drones
Lawmakers Call for Declassification of National Security Risks Posed by Chinese-Made Drones
Chairs of Homeland Security and Energy and Commerce Committees Urge DHS and DOE to Release Information on Potential Threats On June 20, 2024, House Committee on Homeland Security Chair Mark E. Green, MD (R-TN), and House Committee on Energy and Commerce Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) called on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Energy (DOE) to … [Read more...] about Lawmakers Call for Declassification of National Security Risks Posed by Chinese-Made Drones
FAA Data Shows Law Enforcement Drone Programs Rely Upon Chinese Drones
FAA Data Highlights Predominance of Chinese-Made UAVs in Texas Law Enforcement Fleets *Editor's note: While the author examined data for the state of Texas, the data reflects trends found throughout the country. By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill If the Countering CCP Drones Act, currently pending before the U.S. Senate, becomes federal law, it could result in … [Read more...] about FAA Data Shows Law Enforcement Drone Programs Rely Upon Chinese Drones
