Chinese Drone Manufacturer Expresses Concerns Over Security and Process Provisions in Proposed Law Background on NDAA Section 1709 The FY 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) includes Section 1709, which seeks to evaluate potential risks posed by certain Chinese-manufactured drones. This section mandates a national security agency to assess the risks of … [Read more...] about DJI Responds, Calls for Fair Assessment in NDAA Drone Legislation
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Florida’s Approved Drone Manufacturers List: 95% of Agencies Surveyed Say Rule Will Negatively Impact Programs
New Research Indicates Florida Government Drone Programs Need More Time to Transition to Blue UAS 95% of agencies surveyed cite “negative impact” in the near term from creation of the Florida Approved Drone Manufacturers list The following is a guest post by Christopher Todd, President of the AUVSI Florida Peninsula Chapter and the Executive Director of AIRT, Inc., the … [Read more...] about Florida’s Approved Drone Manufacturers List: 95% of Agencies Surveyed Say Rule Will Negatively Impact Programs
BREAKING: Committee Rejects Ban on Chinese Drone Tech in National Defense Authorization Act
Congressmen in the U.S. have rejected a House version of the National Defense Authorization Act which would ban the purchase of Chinese drone tech by U.S. federal agencies or with federal funding. Manufacturers, government agencies, and public safety agencies that utilize public funding have been awaiting the outcome of negotiations on the National Defense Authorization Act. … [Read more...] about BREAKING: Committee Rejects Ban on Chinese Drone Tech in National Defense Authorization Act
