New Drone Recognized for Enhanced Security and Operational Effectiveness Skydio, a U.S.-based drone manufacturer specializing in autonomous flight, has announced that its Skydio X10D model has been added to the U.S. Department of Defense's (DoD) Blue sUAS Cleared List. This recognition by the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) highlights the Skydio X10D's adherence to rigorous … [Read more...] about Skydio X10D Added to U.S. Department of Defense’s Blue UAS Cleared List
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NDAA Compliant, US Drone Manufacturers Petition Congress to Remove Blue sUAS Requirement from GSA
Is the Blue sUAS list actually hurting the domestic drone industry? These manufacturers say it is - and are asking Congress to address the problem. Disclosure: DRONELIFE has a client relationship with drone manufacturer Skyfish. This article is not a sponsored post: DRONELIFE received no payment for publication. NDAA compliant US drone manufacturers say that the General … [Read more...] about NDAA Compliant, US Drone Manufacturers Petition Congress to Remove Blue sUAS Requirement from GSA
Proposed Senate Amendment Would Prevent Purchase of Chinese-Made Drones with Infrastructure Bill Funding
Politico reports that Sens. John Hoeven and Richard Blumenthal have introduced a proposed amendment to the massive U.S. infrastructure bill. The proposed amendment would "block funds for technology purchases from going toward buying Chinese-made drones," says Politico. The proposed $1 trillion infrastructure bill includes $500 million to upgrade and improve the nation's … [Read more...] about Proposed Senate Amendment Would Prevent Purchase of Chinese-Made Drones with Infrastructure Bill Funding
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.
