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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NDAA FY 2026: Key Counter-UAS Provisions Explained
This article is designed to be only a starting point and summary of the language, and is not to be taken as legal advice. Section numbers are provided so that readers can interpret the language found in the bill linked above on their own. The full, negotiated text of National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26 NDAA) was officially released by congressional … [Read more...] about NDAA FY 2026: Key Counter-UAS Provisions Explained
Senator Moody Seeks Inclusion of “Drone Espionage Act” in FY 2026 NDAA
Proposal aims to update federal law to address video-based surveillance of U.S. defense sites Senator Ashley Moody has asked congressional leaders to include her proposed “Drone Espionage Act” in the fiscal year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act. The legislation, introduced earlier this year and led in the House by Representative Jen Kiggans, is designed to update … [Read more...] about Senator Moody Seeks Inclusion of “Drone Espionage Act” in FY 2026 NDAA
Michigan Bill Seeks to Expand Police Authority Over Rogue Drones
Bills would give state, local police power to bring down drones By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill A bill being considered by the Michigan state legislature would give non-federal law enforcement officers in the state the authority to disable or destroy an unmanned aircraft flying in a manner that poses a risk to public safety or that is flying in violation of Federal … [Read more...] about Michigan Bill Seeks to Expand Police Authority Over Rogue Drones
U.S. Officials Call for Commerce Investigation Amid Growing Scrutiny of DJI and Other Chinese Tech Firms
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
