U.S. lawmakers are expanding their efforts to limit the use of Chinese-manufactured drones, shifting focus from federal agencies and spectrum access to the contractors that build and maintain some of the nation’s most sensitive infrastructure. In letters sent December 18, Senators Maggie Hassan and Gary Peters pressed major U.S. construction firms about their relationships with … [Read more...] about Senators Press Federal Contractors on DJI Drone Use, Expanding Scrutiny Beyond Government Agencies
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Versaterm Acquires DroneSense, Advancing Drone as First Responder Integration
Public safety software provider joins growing list of major companies investing in drone technology for first respons Versaterm, a global public safety software provider, has acquired DroneSense, a leading developer of drone operations platforms for emergency response. This move signals a growing trend of mainstream public safety technology companies investing in drone … [Read more...] about Versaterm Acquires DroneSense, Advancing Drone as First Responder Integration
Pentagon Transfers Blue sUAS Program to DCMA, Opens Door to More Drone Companies
Major Changes Coming to the Pentagon's Blue sUAS Drone Program The Pentagon is making sweeping changes to its Blue sUAS program that could transform how the military buys and uses small drones. These reforms, outlined in a new Defense Secretary memo from July 2025, aim to speed up drone purchases and support American companies while keeping our forces secure. What is Blue … [Read more...] about Pentagon Transfers Blue sUAS Program to DCMA, Opens Door to More Drone Companies
DIU’s Dual Announcements: Project G.I. Challenge and Blue UAS Overhaul Reflect Shifting Landscape for Trusted Drone Certification
The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) has announced two significant initiatives: the $20 million Project G.I. Challenge to fast-track next-generation UAS solutions, and a new framework inviting third-party assessors to support Blue UAS NDAA compliance. While these developments are designed to modernize and accelerate secure drone adoption for defense, they also highlight ongoing … [Read more...] about DIU’s Dual Announcements: Project G.I. Challenge and Blue UAS Overhaul Reflect Shifting Landscape for Trusted Drone Certification
PG&E Automates BVLOS Drone Compliance with AirData: A Case Study
Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) is taking a major step forward in drone operations by automating compliance for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) flights using AirData’s fleet management platform. This move enables PG&E to expand its drone program safely and efficiently, supporting critical missions like wildfire prevention across its 70,000-square-mile service area … [Read more...] about PG&E Automates BVLOS Drone Compliance with AirData: A Case Study
