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
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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
Senate Version FY26 NDAA Focuses on Supply Side for Small Drones
The Senate’s version of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) takes a different approach to unmanned aircraft systems than the version passed by the House earlier this month. While the House bill builds on previous restrictions related to drones from foreign entities, the Senate bill emphasizes strengthening the U.S. small drone manufacturing … [Read more...] about Senate Version FY26 NDAA Focuses on Supply Side for Small Drones
House Version of FY 26 NDAA Expands Language from FY 25 on Chinese Drones
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed its version of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes updated language on unmanned aircraft systems of foreign origin. The new provisions build on measures enacted in the FY 2025 NDAA, expanding the scope of equipment and software subject to review when connected to foreign entities. House … [Read more...] about House Version of FY 26 NDAA Expands Language from FY 25 on Chinese Drones
The LIFT Act: Finally Opening the Door to Routine BVLOS Drone Flights in the United States?
The “Leading Innovation in Flight Technology (LIFT) Act,” introduced by Rep.Jen Kiggans (R-VA) on July 24, 2025, aims to accelerate U.S. rules for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations. The measure would compel the Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to set clear performance standards, use artificial intelligence to speed … [Read more...] about The LIFT Act: Finally Opening the Door to Routine BVLOS Drone Flights in the United States?
