New White House strategy frames commercial drones as part of a broader effort to strengthen U.S. manufacturing, infrastructure, and supply chain resilience The White House's newly released National Resilience Strategy mentions the commercial drone industry only once. Yet that single reference may provide the clearest explanation to date of how the Administration views drones … [Read more...] about National Resilience Strategy Connects the Dots Behind U.S. Drone Policy
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FCC Drone Exemption List Offers Clues to Trusted Supplier Requirements
Six months of conditional approvals reveal a broad range of accepted drone applications, while key details of the review process remain undisclosed The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has granted conditional approval to two additional drone platforms, continuing a steady expansion of exemptions from the agency's Covered List restrictions for foreign-produced uncrewed … [Read more...] about FCC Drone Exemption List Offers Clues to Trusted Supplier Requirements
Taiwan’s Green UAS Milestone Highlights a Potential Path for Trusted Foreign Drone Suppliers
New assessment partnership could help allied manufacturers access the U.S. market while supporting trusted supply chain goals As the United States works to reduce dependence on Chinese drone manufacturers, a new partnership between Taiwan and AUVSI's Green UAS program may offer a model for how trusted foreign suppliers could help address near-term gaps in drone … [Read more...] about Taiwan’s Green UAS Milestone Highlights a Potential Path for Trusted Foreign Drone Suppliers
FCC Creates New Toy Drone Exemption While Defining a Low-Risk UAS Category
New FCC action removes certain toy drones from the Covered List and outlines the characteristics federal officials consider low risk. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has updated its Covered List to remove a narrowly defined category of foreign-produced "Toy Drones" and "Toy Drones that contain foreign-produced components." The action follows a June 12, 2026 … [Read more...] about FCC Creates New Toy Drone Exemption While Defining a Low-Risk UAS Category
Proposed Patent Bill Could Have Major Implications for Drone Industry Intellectual Property
Prohibiting Adversarial Patents Act would make certain patents unenforceable while leaving ownership intact A newly introduced bill in Congress concerning "adversarial patents" could extend U.S. scrutiny of certain foreign technology companies into a new area: intellectual property rights. The Prohibiting Adversarial Patents Act of 2026 (PAPA), introduced by Rep. Scott … [Read more...] about Proposed Patent Bill Could Have Major Implications for Drone Industry Intellectual Property
