Proposal aims to update federal law to address video-based surveillance of U.S. defense sites Senator Ashley Moody has asked congressional leaders to include her proposed “Drone Espionage Act” in the fiscal year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act. The legislation, introduced earlier this year and led in the House by Representative Jen Kiggans, is designed to update … [Read more...] about Senator Moody Seeks Inclusion of “Drone Espionage Act” in FY 2026 NDAA
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What the U.S. Section 232 Drone Probe Means for the Industry
U.S. Initiates Section 232 Investigation Into Imported Drones: Implications for Industry and Security On July 15, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce formally announced the initiation of a Section 232 investigation into the national security implications of importing unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), commonly known as drones, and related components. This move marks a … [Read more...] about What the U.S. Section 232 Drone Probe Means for the Industry
Lyten Launches Drone Propulsion Initiative with U.S.-Made Lithium-Sulfur Batteries
New battery platform supports national security with lightweight, long-endurance energy systems for defense UAVs Lyten Prioritizes U.S. Defense Needs with Lightweight Battery Innovation Lyten, a California-based battery manufacturer and supermaterial developer, has announced a new initiative to support U.S. national security through the production of next-generation … [Read more...] about Lyten Launches Drone Propulsion Initiative with U.S.-Made Lithium-Sulfur Batteries
NDAA FY25: Key Takeaways for the Drone Industry
Congress Passes NDAA FY25: Implications for Chinese-Made Drones, U.S. Manufacturing, and National Security The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025, now awaiting President Biden's signature, includes significant provisions affecting the drone industry. The bill has sparked responses from major stakeholders, including the Association for Uncrewed … [Read more...] about NDAA FY25: Key Takeaways for the Drone Industry
FY25 NDAA: A Temporary Reprieve for Chinese Drones or the Beginning of the End?
New language in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) gives U.S. agencies one year to assess security risks of Chinese drones, but the clock is ticking—and the outcome remains uncertain. In this guest post from Matt Sloane of SkyfireAI, the real results of the legislation. DRONELIFE neither accepts nor makes payment for guest posts. The question of Chinese drone bans … [Read more...] about FY25 NDAA: A Temporary Reprieve for Chinese Drones or the Beginning of the End?
