This article published in collaboration with JUIDA, the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association. Aichi-based Prodrone introduces the PD4B-MS prototype, built entirely with domestic suppliers, as the first model under its new SAMURAI TECH brand. Japanese industrial drone developer Prodrone has unveiled the PD4B-MS, an all-Japan industrial drone … [Read more...] about Prodrone Debuts All-Japanese Industrial Drone
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China’s Export Restrictions on Red Cat Highlight a Bigger Challenge for U.S. Drone Manufacturing
Recent Chinese export controls targeting Red Cat may have limited immediate impact, but they underscore why U.S. drone manufacturers are under pressure to understand every layer of their supply chains. China's decision to place drone manufacturer Red Cat Holdings and their subsidiary, Teal Drones on its export control list may not immediately disrupt production. But the move … [Read more...] about China’s Export Restrictions on Red Cat Highlight a Bigger Challenge for U.S. Drone Manufacturing
Quantum Cyber Signs LOI for Connecticut Manufacturing Facility as Drone Firms Pursue Domestic Production
Proposed acquisition reflects broader industry shift toward U.S.-based drone manufacturing and vertically integrated supply chains Quantum Cyber (NASDAQ:QUCY) has signed a letter of intent (LOI) to acquire a 43,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Bridgeport, Connecticut, as the company continues its push toward domestic drone production and vertically integrated … [Read more...] about Quantum Cyber Signs LOI for Connecticut Manufacturing Facility as Drone Firms Pursue Domestic Production
Congress Introduces GUARD Act, Extending FCC Covered List Framework to Robotics
Proposed legislation would require national security review of certain foreign-made humanoid and quadruped robots A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced legislation that would apply a familiar national security review process to humanoid and quadruped robots, signaling a broader U.S. approach to evaluating connected autonomous systems. The Guarding the U.S. against … [Read more...] about Congress Introduces GUARD Act, Extending FCC Covered List Framework to Robotics
Building a Resilient Supply Chain: Regional Security Leaders Focus on Industrial Readiness
Northeast National Security Conference examines how the U.S. can strengthen its defense industrial base Supply chain security has become a central issue for the drone industry. As the U.S. government pushes to expand domestic drone manufacturing, reduce reliance on foreign suppliers, and secure access to critical technologies, manufacturers are facing new questions about … [Read more...] about Building a Resilient Supply Chain: Regional Security Leaders Focus on Industrial Readiness
