As the drone industry braces for possible restrictions on Chinese-manufactured technology, operators are being forced to rethink their tech stack. In this DRONELIFE exclusive guest post, Kristaps Brass of European flight planning software company UgCS argues that software independence — not just hardware — is the critical factor for long-term operational success. DRONELIFE … [Read more...] about Don’t Get Grounded: Why Multi-Platform Software Is a Must for Drone Operations
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Michael Robbins at XPONENTIAL 2025: U.S. Drone Industry Must Lead “Uncrewed Arsenal of Democracy” to Secure National Security
XPONENTIAL 2025, hosted by the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), is underway in Houston, TX, from May 19–22, 2025. This annual gathering brings together more than 7,500 global leaders, technologists, policymakers, and end users from over 20 industries and 60 countries to advance innovation in uncrewed systems and robotics. Michael Robbins: … [Read more...] about Michael Robbins at XPONENTIAL 2025: U.S. Drone Industry Must Lead “Uncrewed Arsenal of Democracy” to Secure National Security
U.S. Department of Interior Grounds DJI Drones
The U.S. Department of Interior announced Wednesday that it would ground it's fleet of DJI drones. The decision, which is the result of congressional pressure, is the latest move in the argument over banning government use of technology based solely upon "country of origin": a direct blow to Chinese manufacturers. The Ban on Chinese Manufactured Drones The proposed ban … [Read more...] about U.S. Department of Interior Grounds DJI Drones
