As legislative efforts to ban or restrict Chinese-made drones intensify in the U.S., the US drone industry finds itself increasingly divided. Chinese drone manufacturer DJI dominates the global market with an estimated 65-85% market share, making it the platform of choice for many U.S. drone service providers, first responders, and software companies. However, growing concerns … [Read more...] about Call for Unity and Legislative Progress at Commercial UAV Expo Keynote
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Universal Entertainment & Animal Drones: on this episode of Weekly Wings!
Welcome to another exciting episode of Weekly Wings, your go-to podcast from DroneLife.com! In this episode, our hosts Paul Rossi, Samuel Stansberry, and Terry Neff dive into a myriad of topics that are both captivating and controversial in the world of drones. We kick off with a discussion around the new Universal Epic theme park that will feature … [Read more...] about Universal Entertainment & Animal Drones: on this episode of Weekly Wings!
Senator Rick Scott Submits Amendment to Add Countering CCP Drones Act to NDAA FY25
Amendment would limit availability of Chinese manufactured drones Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has submitted an amendment to the Senate version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025, aiming to incorporate the Countering CCP Drones Act. This act is currently part of the House version of the NDAA FY25. The House version of the NDAA already contains … [Read more...] about Senator Rick Scott Submits Amendment to Add Countering CCP Drones Act to NDAA FY25
New Coalition Advocates for Continued Use of Essential Agricultural Spray Drones
Agricultural Spray Distributors Form Grassroots Group to Oppose Proposed Chinese Drone Ban In response to legislative efforts aimed at banning drones manufactured by Chinese companies, a coalition of agricultural spray drone distributors has formed a grassroots industry group. This coalition, comprising Agri Spray Drones, Bestway Ag, Drone Nerds, HSE-UAV, Pegasus Robotics, and … [Read more...] about New Coalition Advocates for Continued Use of Essential Agricultural Spray Drones
FAA Reauthorization, Tethered Drones and Public Safety: the Fotokite Whitepaper
New Legislation Unlocks Operational Freedom for Public Safety Teams In February 2024, the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act (FAA Reauthorization) was passed, calling for specific actions and timelines regarding drone regulation. Fotokite, an international provider of tethered drones for emergency response, has released a whitepaper highlighting how … [Read more...] about FAA Reauthorization, Tethered Drones and Public Safety: the Fotokite Whitepaper
