We're constantly finding and featuring new U.S.-based drone manufacturers. While this list is by no means comprehensive, we will keep updating as new companies grow in the U.S. market. Part I of this list was originally published in April, 2021, as 5 Commercial Drones Made in the U.S. Please see our original article for more detail on those 5 commercial drone … [Read more...] about U.S.-Based Drone Manufacturers: Check Out Our Updated List!
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Tomorrow, Congress Meets to Discuss the American Security Drone Act. Here’s What You Need to Know.
Tomorrow, May 12, 2021, the U.S. Congress meets to discuss the American Security Drone Act. (See text of the bill at the link.) The American Security Drone Act is a "Bill To ban the Federal procurement of certain drones and other unmanned aircraft systems, and for other purposes," - specifically, to ban federal procurement (with some exceptions) of drones manufactured by "a … [Read more...] about Tomorrow, Congress Meets to Discuss the American Security Drone Act. Here’s What You Need to Know.
Skydio Investment Soars by Another $170 Million
Funding for U.S. drone manufacturers has just broken through another record, as Skydio investment soars by a $170 million Series D round. The Series D round was led by Andreessen Horowitz's Growth Fund. The announcement is the latest chapter in the stunning Skydio story. Introduced in 2019, Skydio's autonomous platform was breakthrough technology for the industry. For the … [Read more...] about Skydio Investment Soars by Another $170 Million
Drones for Government Agencies: GSA Limits Procurement List to Blue sUAS
The U.S. government has taken a further step to limit the use of Chinese-manufactured drones for government agencies. GSA limits inclusion of some drones from procurement list for government agencies By DRONELIFE Staff Writer Jim Magill In the latest skirmish in the ongoing war between the federal government and the producers of Chinese-made drones, the General Services … [Read more...] about Drones for Government Agencies: GSA Limits Procurement List to Blue sUAS
U.S. Drone Industry: Changes in Export Control Could Help U.S. Manufacturers
As the U.S. drone industry continues to develop, new developments in commerce regulations may make it easier for U.S.-based drone manufacturers to access the global marketplace. Flexibility is the Key to Airpower: More Developments in Drone Export Controls By DRONELIFE Guest Contributor Dawn M.K. Zoldi* On January 12, 2021, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) of … [Read more...] about U.S. Drone Industry: Changes in Export Control Could Help U.S. Manufacturers
