U.S. Manufacturer Plans to Bolster Supply Chain Amid Ongoing Industry Tensions In response to recently announced Chinese sanctions against them, U.S.-based drone manufacturer Skydio informed its customers of a plan to ration battery supplies temporarily. The sanctions, which affect Skydio’s ability to source batteries, stem from the company’s sale of drones to Taiwan’s … [Read more...] about Skydio Responds to Chinese Sanctions with Temporary Battery Rationing for Drone Customers
Critical Infrastructure
AUVSI New England Summit Panel Highlights DoD’s Role in Tackling Domestic UAS Threats
The AUVSI New England UAS and AAM Summit in Cambridge, MA, themed "If We Build It, Will They Come?" brought industry and government leaders together to discuss the future of UAS and Advanced Air Mobility. Among the featured sessions, the Department of Defense (DoD) keynote on policy and authority implications in countering domestic UAS threats took center stage. Delivered … [Read more...] about AUVSI New England Summit Panel Highlights DoD’s Role in Tackling Domestic UAS Threats
Airborne Response Onboards Over 100 Drone Pilots to Help Combat Rapid Intensification Threat from Hurricanes
Specialized UAS for Disaster Response workshops train remote pilots to help assess damage and restore community lifeline services following a major storm impact. Forecasters have been projecting above-average intensity for the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season, and with large parts of the Caribbean and South Texas still recovering from the impacts of Hurricane Beryl, their … [Read more...] about Airborne Response Onboards Over 100 Drone Pilots to Help Combat Rapid Intensification Threat from Hurricanes
CISA Issues Guidance on Chinese-Manufactured UAS, AUVSI Urges Action
CISA Issues Guidance on Mitigating Risks Posed by Chinese UAS, AUVSI Advocates for a Secure Domestic Drone Industry In a recent publication, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has reiterated concerns about the risks posed by Chinese-manufactured unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) to critical infrastructure and U.S. national security. The guidance, … [Read more...] about CISA Issues Guidance on Chinese-Manufactured UAS, AUVSI Urges Action
