The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) has announced significant updates to its Blue UAS List and Framework following a three-day flight demonstration challenge at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center 29 Palms. The event, held in February 2025, marks the first of what is intended to be an annual competitive event to update capabilities on the Blue List and Framework. New … [Read more...] about Defense Innovation Unit Expands Blue UAS List with New Platforms and Capabilities
Drone Security
Pierce Aerospace B1 Remote ID Beacon Selected for DIU’s Blue UAS Framework
The U.S. Department of Defense’s Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) has selected Pierce Aerospace’s B1 Remote ID Beacon for inclusion in the Blue UAS Framework. The selection marks a significant step in the verification process for National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) compliance and cybersecurity, paving the way for the B1’s Authority to Operate (ATO) under the … [Read more...] about Pierce Aerospace B1 Remote ID Beacon Selected for DIU’s Blue UAS Framework
Congress to Take Another Crack at Drone-related Legislation
Lawmakers revisit drone security and counter-UAS policies as the commercial drone industry pushes for updated regulations. By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill (This is the sixth and final installment in a series of articles, examining the problems posed to critical infrastructure sites and other significant potential targets of drone incursions by hostile actors. Previous … [Read more...] about Congress to Take Another Crack at Drone-related Legislation
Missouri Bill Seeks to Limit Government Use of Chinese-Made Drones, Faces Resistance from Law Enforcement
Comprehensive Bill Could Limit Drone Use by Government Agencies Missouri lawmakers are currently considering House Bill 210 (HB 210), the "Unmanned Aerial Systems Security Act of 2025," which aims to regulate and restrict the use of drones by government agencies within the state, particularly those manufactured in countries of concern like China. The proposed legislation is … [Read more...] about Missouri Bill Seeks to Limit Government Use of Chinese-Made Drones, Faces Resistance from Law Enforcement
Startups Compete for $120K in Proven in Pendleton c-UAS Challenge
Challenge to allow start-ups to show off counter-UAS tech By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Entrepreneurs hoping to develop the next big thing in counter-UAS technology will get an opportunity to show their stuff as part of the Proven in Pendleton Challenge, hosted by the Oregon UAS Accelerator this spring. The Challenge will offer more than $120,000 in prize money … [Read more...] about Startups Compete for $120K in Proven in Pendleton c-UAS Challenge
