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Administration Sets Lofty Goal to Ramp Up U.S. Drone Production By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill With its two recent executive orders the Trump administration has set a lofty goal of establishing the United States as a world leader in drone manufacturing. Industry leaders praised the administration’s ambitious agenda, which includes: expediting the creation of […]
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The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) has announced two significant initiatives: the $20 million Project G.I. Challenge to fast-track next-generation UAS solutions, and a new framework inviting third-party assessors to support Blue UAS NDAA compliance. While these developments are designed to modernize and accelerate secure drone adoption for defense, they also highlight ongoing discussion about the […]
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Partnership Will Explore Sensor Integration and Payload Development for Rugged UAS Platforms At the 2025 AUVSI XPONENTIAL conference in Houston, Massachusetts-based Ascent AeroSystems and Vietnam-based Gremsy JSC announced a new strategic collaboration aimed at advancing payload integration for uncrewed aerial systems (UAS). The two companies signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) during a joint press […]
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Skydio has successfully delivered the first X10D drone systems to a U.S. Army unit preparing for imminent deployment, marking a significant milestone in the Tranche 2 phase of the Army’s Short Range Reconnaissance (SRR) Program of Record. The California-based manufacturer’s ability to fulfill this order within days highlights the growing focus on U.S. production capacity […]
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Inspired Flight, a leading U.S.-based drone manufacturer, has been at the forefront of the unmanned aerial systems (UAS) industry, producing NDAA-compliant platforms like the IF1200A and IF800 Tomcat. These drones serve diverse applications across sectors such as energy, construction, public safety, and infrastructure inspection. With certifications under both Blue UAS and Green UAS frameworks, Inspired […]
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The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) has announced significant updates to its Blue UAS List and Framework following a three-day flight demonstration challenge at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center 29 Palms. The event, held in February 2025, marks the first of what is intended to be an annual competitive event to update capabilities on the […]
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Freefly Systems’ Astro Max Becomes First NDAA-Compliant Drone in Esri’s Geospatial Application Esri has announced support for the Astro Max drone in its ArcGIS Flight application. The Astro Max, developed by Freefly Systems, is the first Blue UAS cleared and NDAA-compliant drone to integrate with the geospatial software1. Enhanced Capabilities for Government and Enterprise Users […]
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Legislation Reflects National Security Concerns and State-Level Compliance Efforts North Dakota’s reliance on Chinese-made drones is under scrutiny, as nearly 90% of drones used by state agencies are manufactured in China. Rep. Mike Nathe, R-Bismarck, has introduced a bill to allocate $15 million to replace these drones. The bill mirrors similar efforts by other states, […]
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