U.S. Lawmakers Urge Commerce Department to Probe China-Tied Tech in Drone Sector A consortium of U.S. congressional leaders has formally urged the U.S. Department of Commerce to investigate technology products linked to China across critical industries, with a particular mention of unmanned systems and the drone sector. In a letter dated October 30, 2025, the Chairs of four … [Read more...] about U.S. Officials Call for Commerce Investigation Amid Growing Scrutiny of DJI and Other Chinese Tech Firms
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Ascent AeroSystems Achieves CMMC 2.0 Certification, Setting New Benchmark for Secure U.S. Drone Manufacturing
The Massachusetts-based Ascent AeroSystems becomes the first CMMC 2.0 certified drone manufacturer with a perfect score. Ascent AeroSystems, a U.S. manufacturer of rugged, all-weather coaxial unmanned aerial systems (UAS), has announced that it is the first domestic small drone maker to achieve Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2. The company earned a … [Read more...] about Ascent AeroSystems Achieves CMMC 2.0 Certification, Setting New Benchmark for Secure U.S. Drone Manufacturing
Drone Insights from the Biggest Names in Energy and Telecom
UAS in Critical Infrastructure: Lessons from Industry Veterans at Commercial UAV Expo At the Commercial UAV Expo, held in Las Vegas from September 2 – 4, 2025, leaders from across energy, telecom, and utilities gathered to discuss how drones are reshaping critical infrastructure operations. A panel of long-time industry veterans shared their experiences with scaling drone … [Read more...] about Drone Insights from the Biggest Names in Energy and Telecom
AgEagle eBee VISION Drone Achieves Blue UAS Cleared Status
New designation enables faster procurement by the U.S. Department of Defense and federal agencies AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. has announced that its eBee VISION drone has received Blue UAS Cleared status. The designation, issued through the Department of Defense (DoD), recognizes the drone as secure, reliable, and suitable for sensitive government operations. This announcement … [Read more...] about AgEagle eBee VISION Drone Achieves Blue UAS Cleared Status
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
