As Romeo Durscher steps back from the drone industry, facing retirement due to a recent health diagnosis, he reflects on a career that has shaped not only technology but lives around the world. In this interview with DRONELIFE, Romeo shares stories from his remarkable journey—defined by curiosity, resilience, and a commitment to making a difference. From working at NASA while … [Read more...] about Romeo Durscher: A Legacy of Innovation, Ethics, and Purpose in the Drone Industry
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House Lawmakers Probe Anzu Robotics Over Ties to Chinese Drone Manufacturer DJI
Ongoing Efforts to Limit Use of Chinese Drone Technology in the U.S. Intensify Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party have taken a new step in their ongoing efforts to address national security concerns related to Chinese … [Read more...] about House Lawmakers Probe Anzu Robotics Over Ties to Chinese Drone Manufacturer DJI
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
NDAA Passed the House: What That Means for the Countering CCP Drones Act, and What Comes Next
NDAA FY25 Passed House Friday, June 14 by Narrow Margin: What's Happening with the Countering CCP Drones Act Now? The legislative process in the US continues, as the House version of the fiscal year 25 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA FY25) has made it's way through the full House of Representatives. The House version of the NDAA FY25 contains the Countering CCP … [Read more...] about NDAA Passed the House: What That Means for the Countering CCP Drones Act, and What Comes Next
First Responders Oppose Inclusion of Countering CCP Drones Act in NDAA
Letter to Senate Armed Services Committee highlights severe impact on public safety operations In a letter sent to the Senate Armed Services Committee today, the California Fire Chiefs Association, representing over 800 fire agencies in California, along with public safety advocacy groups including the Law Enforcement Drone Association (LEDA), AIrborne Public Safety … [Read more...] about First Responders Oppose Inclusion of Countering CCP Drones Act in NDAA
