dji ban

Auto Added by WPeMatico

FCC to Vote on New Safeguards: Could Existing Models of DJI Drones Be Affected?

Posted by Dronerator

Proposed rules may extend restrictions to previously authorized devices and components The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced a new vote aimed at closing what it describes as “loopholes” in existing regulations governing equipment produced by companies considered security risks. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said October 7 that the Commission will consider new rules to […]

The post FCC to Vote on New Safeguards: Could Existing Models of DJI Drones Be Affected? appeared first on DRONELIFE.

AgEagle Rebrands as EagleNXT: Interview with the CEO

Posted by Dronerator

AgEagle adopts name change, readies for changes in ag drone markets By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill In order to portray the company’s growth beyond the agricultural drone markets it currently serves, AgEagle Aerial Systems is rebranding itself as EagleNXT. In a statement, the company said the rebrand reflects EagleNXT’s mission to produce drones, sensors, and […]

The post AgEagle Rebrands as EagleNXT: Interview with the CEO appeared first on DRONELIFE.

From the Other Side: A Small Business Owner on the Potential Impacts of a Ban on Chinese Drones

Posted by Dronerator

As the debate over proposed bans on Chinese drone platforms continues, we present this guest post from Michael Thompson, drone pilot, FAA Safety Team representative and the founder and lead instructor of a drone business, Connecting Skies, LLC.  Here, Michael writes about how a ban on Chinese drone platforms could impact the pilots and business […]

The post From the Other Side: A Small Business Owner on the Potential Impacts of a Ban on Chinese Drones appeared first on DRONELIFE.

America’s Drone Ecosystem at a Crossroads: The Dual Approach to Boosting Domestic Industry and Addressing Chinese Platforms

Posted by Dronerator

The United States is now taking its broadest, most coordinated action yet to shape the future of its drone ecosystem. Through a mix of regulatory restriction—the “stick”—and an array of market-building incentives—the “carrot”—federal agencies and lawmakers are pursuing their overarching goal: building a robust, innovative, and secure U.S. drone industry while reducing national reliance on […]

The post America’s Drone Ecosystem at a Crossroads: The Dual Approach to Boosting Domestic Industry and Addressing Chinese Platforms appeared first on DRONELIFE.

Virginia Funds Transition to US Drone Platforms for First Responders

Posted by Dronerator

As the federal government advances new restrictions on drones manufactured by foreign adversaries, Virginia has introduced a grant program to help law enforcement and first responders transition to compliant drone technology. In this DRONELIFE exclusive guest post, Michele Satterlund, attorney at MacAuley, Jamerson, Satterlund and Sessa and former executive director of the Unmanned Systems Association […]

The post Virginia Funds Transition to US Drone Platforms for First Responders appeared first on DRONELIFE.

Don’t Get Grounded: Why Multi-Platform Software Is a Must for Drone Operations

Posted by Dronerator

As the drone industry braces for possible restrictions on Chinese-manufactured technology, operators are being forced to rethink their tech stack. In this DRONELIFE exclusive guest post, Kristaps Brass of European flight planning software company UgCS argues that software independence — not just hardware — is the critical factor for long-term operational success. DRONELIFE neither accepts […]

The post Don’t Get Grounded: Why Multi-Platform Software Is a Must for Drone Operations appeared first on DRONELIFE.

Michael Robbins at XPONENTIAL 2025: U.S. Drone Industry Must Lead “Uncrewed Arsenal of Democracy” to Secure National Security

Posted by Dronerator

XPONENTIAL 2025, hosted by the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), is underway in Houston, TX, from May 19–22, 2025. This annual gathering brings together more than 7,500 global leaders, technologists, policymakers, and end users from over 20 industries and 60 countries to advance innovation in uncrewed systems and robotics. Michael Robbins: National Security […]

The post Michael Robbins at XPONENTIAL 2025: U.S. Drone Industry Must Lead “Uncrewed Arsenal of Democracy” to Secure National Security appeared first on DRONELIFE.