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FAA Makes Significant BVLOS Progress, But Critical Gaps Remain in Achieving Scalable Operations

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New OIG Report Highlights Achievements and Persistent Challenges in Beyond Visual Line of Sight Drone Integration The Federal Aviation Administration has made substantial progress in advancing beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone operations, with approvals increasing from 1,229 in 2020 to 26,870 in 2023, according to a newly released report from the Department of […]

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Quad Nations Launch Critical Minerals Initiative: What It Means for the Drone Industry

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This week, the United States, Japan, India, and Australia—collectively known as the Quad—announced the launch of the Quad Critical Minerals Initiative, a major step to secure and diversify global supply chains for minerals vital to advanced technologies. The agreement, unveiled at a high-level meeting in Washington, D.C., is a direct response to growing concerns over […]

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DJI Announces FlightHub 2 On-Premises and Updated Security White Paper Amid Ongoing U.S. Security Debate

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Company Highlights Data Privacy Efforts as Lawmakers and Critics Raise Concerns Over National Security and Supply Chain Dependence DJI Introduces New Data Security Tools DJI has announced the launch of FlightHub 2 On-Premises and the release of its 2025 Drone Security White Paper. These updates are part of the company’s ongoing efforts to address privacy […]

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High Stakes Debate at XPONENTIAL: How Security Policy Is Shaping the Future of Drone Innovation

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At XPONENTIAL 2025, the annual gathering of more than 7,500 leaders and end users in the uncrewed systems industry, the topic of U.S. drone policy and national security took center stage. In a panel titled The High Stakes Debate: Security and the Future of Innovation, industry experts tackled how ongoing federal efforts to restrict Chinese […]

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Jim VandeHei at XPONENTIAL: Why Innovators Can’t Ignore Washington

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A Warning and a Call to Action for the Tech Community At XPONENTIAL 2025, the premier global event for uncrewed systems and robotics hosted by AUVSI (Association for Uncrewed Vehicles and Systems International), Axios Co-Founder and CEO Jim VandeHei delivered a keynote that challenged industry leaders to confront the realities of political and technological convergence. […]

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Headed to XPONENTIAL 2025? Can’t-Miss Partners, Innovations, and Keynotes in Houston

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AUVSI XPONENTIAL  returns to Houston’s George R. Brown Convention Center from May 19–22, 2025. As the industry’s top innovators gather to chart the future of drones, robotics, and AI, DRONELIFE is proud to spotlight our partners, friends and the essential sessions you won’t want to miss. XPONENTIAL 2025 XPONENTIAL features a robust schedule of keynotes, […]

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The Drone Industry’s Path Toward Maturity

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The drone industry is currently undergoing a clear process of maturation, a trend that recent mergers and acquisitions (M&A) strongly support. Over the past six months, several significant deals have taken place, reflecting a shift toward larger, more integrated companies that are building comprehensive solutions for various sectors such as public safety, logistics, and defense. […]

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Proposed Drone Integration and Zoning Act (S.1249): Still a Bad Idea

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News and Commentary. The Drone Integration and Zoning Act (S.1249), currently under consideration in the U.S. Senate, is raising significant concerns across the commercial drone industry. The bill – another reboot of the Drone Federalism Act first introduced in 2017, and the bill of the same name first introduced in 2019 – would fundamentally shift […]

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China’s Rare Earth Export Restrictions: What They Mean for the U.S. Drone Industry

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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 production […]

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WarrenUAS Expands Expertise with Addition of Ed Celiano

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Former NJUASTS Executive Director Joins WarrenUAS as Consultant and Instructor to Advance Large UAS Integration and Research by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb WarrenUAS, the New Jersey-based drone training program from Warren Community College, recently announced they have added Ed Celiano, the former executive director of the New Jersey Unmanned Aviation Systems Test Site, […]

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