Public Concerns Over Recent Drone Sightings Prompt Temporary Flight Bans The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has expanded temporary restrictions on drone flights in response to reports of unusual activity in the northeastern United States. On Friday, the FAA announced additional Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) prohibiting drone operations over 30 areas in southern … [Read more...] about FAA Imposes New Drone Flight Restrictions Amid Northeast Drone Sightings
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NDAA FY25: Key Takeaways for the Drone Industry
Congress Passes NDAA FY25: Implications for Chinese-Made Drones, U.S. Manufacturing, and National Security The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025, now awaiting President Biden's signature, includes significant provisions affecting the drone industry. The bill has sparked responses from major stakeholders, including the Association for Uncrewed … [Read more...] about NDAA FY25: Key Takeaways for the Drone Industry
Mystery Sightings, NASA UTM & NDAA ’25 on Weekly Wings!
Welcome to this week’s episode of Weekly Wings, your trusted source for all things drones! Hosts Paul Rossi and Terry Neff bring you a mix of expert insights, industry updates, and engaging banter. As the holiday season ramps up, Paul and Terry discuss plans to transition the podcast to a bi-weekly schedule. This change will allow for deeper dives into topics and richer … [Read more...] about Mystery Sightings, NASA UTM & NDAA ’25 on Weekly Wings!
FY25 NDAA: A Temporary Reprieve for Chinese Drones or the Beginning of the End?
New language in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) gives U.S. agencies one year to assess security risks of Chinese drones, but the clock is ticking—and the outcome remains uncertain. In this guest post from Matt Sloane of SkyfireAI, the real results of the legislation. DRONELIFE neither accepts nor makes payment for guest posts. The question of Chinese drone bans … [Read more...] about FY25 NDAA: A Temporary Reprieve for Chinese Drones or the Beginning of the End?
DJI Responds, Calls for Fair Assessment in NDAA Drone Legislation
Chinese Drone Manufacturer Expresses Concerns Over Security and Process Provisions in Proposed Law Background on NDAA Section 1709 The FY 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) includes Section 1709, which seeks to evaluate potential risks posed by certain Chinese-manufactured drones. This section mandates a national security agency to assess the risks of … [Read more...] about DJI Responds, Calls for Fair Assessment in NDAA Drone Legislation
