Navigating Domestic Manufacturing, Chinese Imports, and Integration Programs in a New Era With Donald Trump set to take the White House in January 2025, the U.S. drone industry faces a future shaped by his longstanding approach toward China, manufacturing, and industry innovation. As legislators on both sides weigh a potential ban on Chinese-made drones, the industry is … [Read more...] about What Trump’s Presidency Could Mean for the Drone Industry
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Ukraine’s Rapid Drone Production Offers a Lesson for U.S. Lawmakers
Balancing Concerns Over Chinese Tech With Investment in U.S. Innovation News and Opinion. Ukraine’s defense industry has shown that scaling drone production rapidly is possible, even in the toughest circumstances. During the Second International Defense Industries Forum, President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed Ukraine is producing over 4 million drones annually, with more … [Read more...] about Ukraine’s Rapid Drone Production Offers a Lesson for U.S. Lawmakers
Call for Unity and Legislative Progress at Commercial UAV Expo Keynote
As legislative efforts to ban or restrict Chinese-made drones intensify in the U.S., the US drone industry finds itself increasingly divided. Chinese drone manufacturer DJI dominates the global market with an estimated 65-85% market share, making it the platform of choice for many U.S. drone service providers, first responders, and software companies. However, growing concerns … [Read more...] about Call for Unity and Legislative Progress at Commercial UAV Expo Keynote
Legislation Needed to Boost U.S. Drone Innovation, Says Industry Expert
Former Red Cat COO Allan Evans Advocates for CHIPS Act-Style Incentives to Accelerate Domestic Drone Manufacturing and Reduce Reliance on Chinese Technology Editors Note: Today, June 26, 2024 th House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party is scheduled to hear testimonies on Chinese subsidies in the drone, semiconductor, steel and shipbuilding industries. Adam Bry, … [Read more...] about Legislation Needed to Boost U.S. Drone Innovation, Says Industry Expert
