Section 232 action sets tariffs of 25% to 100%, with lower rates for qualifying allied supply chains and incentives for U.S. manufacturing President Donald Trump has imposed new tariffs on imported drones and certain drone components following a Commerce Department national security investigation. The August 13 proclamation uses Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 … [Read more...] about White House Imposes New Tariffs on Imported Drones and Components
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Badland Batteries Launches U.S. Made 12S and 6S Battery Packs for Commercial Drones
A new player joins the U.S. supply chain for drone power systems Badland Batteries, a subsidiary of Packet Digital, has announced the launch of its 12S and 6S lithium-ion battery packs for commercial unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The batteries, designed and built entirely in Fargo, North Dakota, are available for purchase beginning October 13. In a drone market long … [Read more...] about Badland Batteries Launches U.S. Made 12S and 6S Battery Packs for Commercial Drones
Teledyne FLIR OEM Ends Sales of SIRAS Drone
Company Refocuses on Core Thermal Imaging and Software Technologies Teledyne FLIR to Discontinue SIRAS Drone Sales Teledyne FLIR OEM has announced that it will stop selling its SIRAS professional drone by August 31, 2025. The company will continue to provide warranty service, parts, and technical support for existing customers through September 30, 2027. SIRAS was first … [Read more...] about Teledyne FLIR OEM Ends Sales of SIRAS Drone
