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In Episode 20 of the Weekly Wings drone podcast, Paul Rossi, Samuel Stansberry, and Terry Neff bring listeners the latest updates from the drone and space industries. From SpaceX’s historic commercial spacewalk to the growing role of drones in disaster recovery, this episode covers an exciting range of topics. The hosts delve into cutting-edge developments […]
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Legislation aims to limit Chinese drone manufacturers’ access to U.S. infrastructure On September 9, 2024, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Countering CCP Drones Act, a bipartisan bill introduced by Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY) designed to address concerns about the presence of Chinese drones, specifically those from Da-Jiang Innovations (DJI), in U.S. infrastructure. The […]
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In this week’s episode of Weekly Wings, hosts Paul Rossi, Samuel Stansberry, and Terry Neff cover a range of cutting-edge drone innovations and industry updates. The episode starts with a recap of Paul’s experience at the Commercial UAV Expo in Las Vegas, including highlights from live flight demonstrations. Percepto’s industrial inspection drones received FAA type […]
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Amendment would limit availability of Chinese manufactured drones Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has submitted an amendment to the Senate version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025, aiming to incorporate the Countering CCP Drones Act. This act is currently part of the House version of the NDAA FY25. The House version […]
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The U.S, Senate published their version of the National Defense Authorization Act 2025 (S. 4638, NDAA FY25) on July 8, 2024. The NDAA is “must pass” legislation, establishing funding for US military agencies: among the broader issues at stake in the current Act are pay raises and healthcare provisions for US military families. The NDAA […]
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Chairs of Homeland Security and Energy and Commerce Committees Urge DHS and DOE to Release Information on Potential Threats On June 20, 2024, House Committee on Homeland Security Chair Mark E. Green, MD (R-TN), and House Committee on Energy and Commerce Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) called on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and […]
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FAA Data Highlights Predominance of Chinese-Made UAVs in Texas Law Enforcement Fleets *Editor’s note: While the author examined data for the state of Texas, the data reflects trends found throughout the country. By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill If the Countering CCP Drones Act, currently pending before the U.S. Senate, becomes federal law, it could […]
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Don’t miss the latest edition of the new drone podcast from DRONELIFE, Weekly Wings! Drone Industry Issues from the pilot perspective. In this episode of Weekly Wings, we take a journey into the fascinating world of drone technology and its applications in unique and impactful ways. Join Samuel, Terry, and Paul as they delve into […]
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NDAA FY25 Passed House Friday, June 14 by Narrow Margin: What’s Happening with the Countering CCP Drones Act Now? The legislative process in the US continues, as the House version of the fiscal year 25 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA FY25) has made it’s way through the full House of Representatives. The House version of […]
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Letter to Senate Armed Services Committee highlights severe impact on public safety operations In a letter sent to the Senate Armed Services Committee today, the California Fire Chiefs Association, representing over 800 fire agencies in California, along with public safety advocacy groups DRONERESPONDERS, the Law Enforcement Drone Association (LEDA), AIrborne Public Safety Association, and other […]
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