As legislative efforts to ban or restrict Chinese-made drones intensify in the U.S., the US drone industry finds itself increasingly divided. Chinese drone manufacturer DJI dominates the global market with an estimated 65-85% market share, making it the platform of choice for many U.S. drone service providers, first responders, and software companies. However, growing concerns … [Read more...] about Call for Unity and Legislative Progress at Commercial UAV Expo Keynote
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AUVSI’s Partnership for Drone Competitiveness: Strengthening the US Drone Industry
AUVSI's Initiatives Aim to Boost U.S. Drone Industry and Level Global Playing Field This week, the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) took a significant step toward strengthening the U.S. drone industry with the launch of the Partnership for Drone Competitiveness (Partnership) and the release of an accompanying whitepaper. A Capitol Hill press … [Read more...] about AUVSI’s Partnership for Drone Competitiveness: Strengthening the US Drone Industry
FAA Remote ID Deadline Extended 6 Months
Today, September 13, the FAA Remote ID deadline has been extended by 6 months. Drone operators will now have until March 16, 2024 to comply with the remote ID for drones regulations. Find the rule in the Code of Federal Regulations here: or at the FAA website here. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · FAA - Extends - Remote - ID - For - Drones - Deadline The … [Read more...] about FAA Remote ID Deadline Extended 6 Months
The Top 3 Challenges Facing the Drone Industry: Elsight and P3Tech’s 2023 Drone Market Survey
Drone connectivity solutions provider Elsight and industry experts P3 Tech Consulting have partnered to produce the 2023 Drone Market Survey, a free downloadable white paper offering critical insights into the current state of the drone ecosystem. The global survey asked participants for their views on BVLOS operations, target markets, business models, use cases, and … [Read more...] about The Top 3 Challenges Facing the Drone Industry: Elsight and P3Tech’s 2023 Drone Market Survey