Public input period highlights ongoing divide over foreign drone policy and market access The deadline to submit comments on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) petition for reconsideration regarding DJI’s placement on the agency’s Covered List is May 11, 2026, marking a key milestone in one of the most consequential regulatory proceedings affecting the U.S. drone … [Read more...] about Public Comment Window Closing: FCC Weighs DJI Challenge to Covered List Ruling
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What Are People Really Saying About the Commercial Drone Industry?
Industry survey will shape discussion on real-world challenges and opportunities in commercial drone operations Commercial UAV Expo has announced its Opening Keynote for the 2026 event, placing industry operators at the center of the conversation. The session, titled “The View From the Field: What Operators, Pilots, and Fleet Managers Are Saying About the Commercial Drone … [Read more...] about What Are People Really Saying About the Commercial Drone Industry?
Is U.S. Manufacturing the Answer? SKYROVER Signals a New Strategy as FCC Pressure Mounts
A Hong Kong-based drone company outlines a five-year U.S. roadmap, raising questions about compliance, supply chains, and market access A recent letter from Hong Kong-based drone company SKYROVER offers more than customer reassurance. It provides an early look at how some manufacturers may respond to growing regulatory pressure in the United States. SKYROVER produces small … [Read more...] about Is U.S. Manufacturing the Answer? SKYROVER Signals a New Strategy as FCC Pressure Mounts
Commercial Drone Alliance Calls for “Whole-of-Government” Strategy to Build U.S. Drone Industry
New white paper outlines policy roadmap following FCC action on foreign drones and components The Commercial Drone Alliance (CDA) has released a new white paper outlining policy recommendations aimed at strengthening the domestic drone industry and reducing reliance on foreign components. The report, titled Advancing the Domestic Drone Industry, positions recent federal … [Read more...] about Commercial Drone Alliance Calls for “Whole-of-Government” Strategy to Build U.S. Drone Industry
Headlines on Chinese Drones May Mislead: Why Commerce Department Reports Do Not Change the FCC’s Foreign Drone Ruling
Recent headlines suggesting that the U.S. government has “dropped a plan to crack down on Chinese drones” have caused confusion across the drone industry. Coverage from outlets including Reuters and the South China Morning Post reported that the U.S. Department of Commerce withdrew a proposal that would have imposed restrictions on Chinese-made drones, citing national security … [Read more...] about Headlines on Chinese Drones May Mislead: Why Commerce Department Reports Do Not Change the FCC’s Foreign Drone Ruling
