A Hong Kong-based drone company outlines a five-year U.S. roadmap, raising questions about compliance, supply chains, and market access A recent letter from Hong Kong-based drone company SKYROVER offers more than customer reassurance. It provides an early look at how some manufacturers may respond to growing regulatory pressure in the United States. SKYROVER produces small … [Read more...] about Is U.S. Manufacturing the Answer? SKYROVER Signals a New Strategy as FCC Pressure Mounts
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DJI to Remain on Pentagon List After U.S. Court Ruling
DoD Can Keep Chinese Drone Maker on Section 1260H Roster A federal judge has ruled that DJI, the world’s largest drone manufacturer, will remain on a U.S. Department of Defense list of “Chinese military companies.” The decision came Friday, September 26, 2025, from Judge Paul L. Friedman of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. The Section 1260H List The … [Read more...] about DJI to Remain on Pentagon List After U.S. Court Ruling
China’s Rare Earth Export Restrictions: What They Mean for the U.S. Drone Industry
China’s recent decision to restrict exports of key rare earth elements is set to create new challenges for the U.S. drone industry, adding to the complications already caused by tariffs. These export controls target materials essential for manufacturing the high-performance magnets and batteries that power commercial drones, raising concerns about supply chain stability and … [Read more...] about China’s Rare Earth Export Restrictions: What They Mean for the U.S. Drone Industry
ACSL Partners with Exertis Almo to Expand SOTEN Drone Availability in North America
New Partnership Supports Growing Demand for NDAA-Compliant Drone Solutions Santa Clara, California – January 30, 2025 – ACSL, Inc. has announced a partnership with Exertis Almo, a North American distributor, to increase the availability of its flagship SOTEN drone. The collaboration aims to expand ACSL’s reach and provide distribution, support, and training for a growing … [Read more...] about ACSL Partners with Exertis Almo to Expand SOTEN Drone Availability in North America
Drone Industry Insights Publishes US Drone Market Report
German UAV industry analyst firm Drone Industry Insights has today launched its US Drone Market Report alongside an article outlining five headline points from the American drone market. The report provides an outline, analysis and forecast of the US commercial drone market, including: US commercial drone market size, shares and growth for 2019-2024. US drone … [Read more...] about Drone Industry Insights Publishes US Drone Market Report
