New development agreement aims to strengthen domestic supply chain for rare earth magnets powering next-gen drone and defense propulsion systems Laconia, New Hampshire-based propulsion developer ePropelled recently announced a joint development agreement with Oklahoma-based USA Rare Earth to develop a strategic supply and purchase relationship providing sintered neo magnets … [Read more...] about ePropelled and USA Rare Earth Partner to Secure U.S. Magnet Supply for Uncrewed Systems
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Pentagon Transfers Blue sUAS Program to DCMA, Opens Door to More Drone Companies
Major Changes Coming to the Pentagon's Blue sUAS Drone Program The Pentagon is making sweeping changes to its Blue sUAS program that could transform how the military buys and uses small drones. These reforms, outlined in a new Defense Secretary memo from July 2025, aim to speed up drone purchases and support American companies while keeping our forces secure. What is Blue … [Read more...] about Pentagon Transfers Blue sUAS Program to DCMA, Opens Door to More Drone Companies
Can the U.S. Catch Up? Trump’s Executive Orders Aim to Spark Drone Manufacturing Boom
Administration Sets Lofty Goal to Ramp Up U.S. Drone Production By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill With its two recent executive orders the Trump administration has set a lofty goal of establishing the United States as a world leader in drone manufacturing. Industry leaders praised the administration’s ambitious agenda, which includes: expediting the creation of the … [Read more...] about Can the U.S. Catch Up? Trump’s Executive Orders Aim to Spark Drone Manufacturing Boom
Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Reintroduces Drones for First Responders Act
Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, joined by China Select Committee Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI), and Congressmen Darin LaHood (R-IL) and Rob Wittman (R-VA), has reintroduced the Drones for First Responders (DFR) Act. (Read the full text of the bill here.) The legislation is designed to strengthen the U.S. drone industry, reduce reliance on Chinese-manufactured drones, and enhance … [Read more...] about Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Reintroduces Drones for First Responders Act
Blue UAS to Green UAS: the Evolution of Secure Drone Certification for Inspired Flight
Inspired Flight, a leading U.S.-based drone manufacturer, has been at the forefront of the unmanned aerial systems (UAS) industry, producing NDAA-compliant platforms like the IF1200A and IF800 Tomcat. These drones serve diverse applications across sectors such as energy, construction, public safety, and infrastructure inspection. With certifications under both Blue UAS and … [Read more...] about Blue UAS to Green UAS: the Evolution of Secure Drone Certification for Inspired Flight
