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U.S. Officials Call for Commerce Investigation Amid Growing Scrutiny of DJI and Other Chinese Tech Firms

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U.S. Lawmakers Urge Commerce Department to Probe China-Tied Tech in Drone Sector A consortium of U.S. congressional leaders has formally urged the U.S. Department of Commerce to investigate technology products linked to China across critical industries, with a particular mention of unmanned systems and the drone sector. In a letter dated October 30, 2025, the […]

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Ascent AeroSystems Achieves CMMC 2.0 Certification, Setting New Benchmark for Secure U.S. Drone Manufacturing

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The Massachusetts-based Ascent AeroSystems becomes the first CMMC 2.0 certified drone manufacturer with a perfect score. Ascent AeroSystems, a U.S. manufacturer of rugged, all-weather coaxial unmanned aerial systems (UAS), has announced that it is the first domestic small drone maker to achieve Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2. The company earned a perfect assessment […]

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Drone Insights from the Biggest Names in Energy and Telecom

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UAS in Critical Infrastructure: Lessons from Industry Veterans at Commercial UAV Expo At the Commercial UAV Expo, held in Las Vegas from September 2 – 4, 2025, leaders from across energy, telecom, and utilities gathered to discuss how drones are reshaping critical infrastructure operations. A panel of long-time industry veterans shared their experiences with scaling […]

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AgEagle eBee VISION Drone Achieves Blue UAS Cleared Status

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New designation enables faster procurement by the U.S. Department of Defense and federal agencies AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. has announced that its eBee VISION drone has received Blue UAS Cleared status. The designation, issued through the Department of Defense (DoD), recognizes the drone as secure, reliable, and suitable for sensitive government operations. This announcement comes […]

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

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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 […]

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Ukraine’s Trojan Horse Drones: A New Frontier in Cyber Warfare

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How Malware-Equipped Drones Are Shaping Modern Conflict—and What It Means for Global Drone Security Concern Ukraine’s use of malware-equipped drones to sabotage captured Russian systems highlights a new frontier in cyber-physical warfare—a tactic that underscores broader global concerns about drone security. Ukrainian forces have embedded malware in their drones to disrupt Russian attempts to reuse […]

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Zero Trust Takes Flight: SpiderOak’s Cybersecurity Platform Shields Drone Data from Spoofing and Theft

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SpiderOak provides zero-trust solutions to protect drone data By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill As the number of UAVs flown for a wide variety of purposes grows, drone fleet operators are becoming increasingly concerned over the need to protect their data from malicious actors who might want to steal it, as well as protecting their […]

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Hoverfly’s Spectre Drone Receives Green UAS Certification

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First Tethered Drone Verified as NDAA Compliant The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) has granted Green UAS certification to Hoverfly Technologies‘ Spectre Uncrewed Aircraft System (UAS). This makes the Spectre platform the first tethered drone to meet the highest cybersecurity and National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) supply chain standards. The certification places it […]

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Proposed Chinese Drone Ban in California: A Conversation with State Senator Tom Umberg on SB 99

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Senator Umberg Adjusts Proposed Bill in Response to Law Enforcement Concerns Over Operational Impact By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill A California state lawmaker, who had introduced a bill to prevent local law enforcement agencies from purchasing Chinese-made drones, said he plans to ease the restrictions in the proposed legislation after getting pushback from police […]

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MassDOT Aeronautics to Conduct Cybersecurity Webinar for Drone Pilots: Monday, April 29

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Event aims to enhance UAS cybersecurity awareness: will feature expert Noel Zamot As part of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) annual Drone Safety Day, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation’s (MassDOT) Aeronautics Division is set to host a free webinar focusing on cybersecurity best practices for drone operators. The session is scheduled for April 29, from […]

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