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FAA Imposes New Drone Flight Restrictions Amid Northeast Drone Sightings

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Public Concerns Over Recent Drone Sightings Prompt Temporary Flight Bans The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has expanded temporary restrictions on drone flights in response to reports of unusual activity in the northeastern United States. On Friday, the FAA announced additional Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) prohibiting drone operations over 30 areas in southern New York and […]

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NDAA FY25: Key Takeaways for the Drone Industry

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Congress Passes NDAA FY25: Implications for Chinese-Made Drones, U.S. Manufacturing, and National Security The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025, now awaiting President Biden’s signature, includes significant provisions affecting the drone industry. The bill has sparked responses from major stakeholders, including the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) and China’s DJI, […]

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Mystery Sightings, NASA UTM & NDAA ’25 on Weekly Wings!

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Welcome to this week’s episode of Weekly Wings, your trusted source for all things drones! Hosts Paul Rossi and Terry Neff bring you a mix of expert insights, industry updates, and engaging banter. As the holiday season ramps up, Paul and Terry discuss plans to transition the podcast to a bi-weekly schedule. This change will […]

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FY25 NDAA: A Temporary Reprieve for Chinese Drones or the Beginning of the End?

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New language in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) gives U.S. agencies one year to assess security risks of Chinese drones, but the clock is ticking—and the outcome remains uncertain.  In this guest post from Matt Sloane of SkyfireAI, the real results of the legislation.  DRONELIFE neither accepts nor makes payment for guest posts. The […]

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DJI Responds, Calls for Fair Assessment in NDAA Drone Legislation

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Chinese Drone Manufacturer Expresses Concerns Over Security and Process Provisions in Proposed Law Background on NDAA Section 1709 The FY 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) includes Section 1709, which seeks to evaluate potential risks posed by certain Chinese-manufactured drones. This section mandates a national security agency to assess the risks of communications and video […]

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“A Great, Looming Concern”: Law Enforcement Pushes for Local Counter-Drone Authority

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How drones used for criminal activity are driving bipartisan calls for expanded detection and mitigation powers. By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Earlier this month, sheriff’s deputies in Marlboro County, S.C. arrested two men after recovering a large package of drugs and cellphones, which the men allegedly dropped from a drone flying above the Evans […]

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What Trump’s Presidency Could Mean for the Drone Industry

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Navigating Domestic Manufacturing, Chinese Imports, and Integration Programs in a New Era With Donald Trump set to take the White House in January 2025, the U.S. drone industry faces a future shaped by his longstanding approach toward China, manufacturing, and industry innovation. As legislators on both sides weigh a potential ban on Chinese-made drones, the […]

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ISR, Mechazilla and Those Mysterious Drone Sightings: on the Weekly Wings Drone Podcast!

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In this week’s episode of the Weekly Wings drone podcast, hosts Paul Rossi, Samuel Stansberry and Terry Neff unpack some of the most significant developments in drone technology, military applications, and regulatory responses. The episode begins with a captivating discussion on the drone footage capturing the moments after the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) military strike […]

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Call for Unity and Legislative Progress at Commercial UAV Expo Keynote

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As legislative efforts to ban or restrict Chinese-made drones intensify in the U.S., the US drone industry finds itself increasingly divided. Chinese drone manufacturer DJI dominates the global market with an estimated 65-85% market share, making it the platform of choice for many U.S. drone service providers, first responders, and software companies. However, growing concerns […]

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Universal Entertainment & Animal Drones: on this episode of Weekly Wings!

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Welcome to another exciting episode of Weekly Wings, your go-to podcast from DroneLife.com! In this episode, our hosts Paul Rossi, Samuel Stansberry, and Terry Neff dive into a myriad of topics that are both captivating and controversial in the world of drones. We kick off with a discussion around the new Universal Epic theme park […]

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