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New Coalition Advocates for Continued Use of Essential Agricultural Spray Drones

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Agricultural Spray Distributors Form Grassroots Group to Oppose Proposed Chinese Drone Ban In response to legislative efforts aimed at banning drones manufactured by Chinese companies, a coalition of agricultural spray drone distributors has formed a grassroots industry group. This coalition, comprising Agri Spray Drones, Bestway Ag, Drone Nerds, HSE-UAV, Pegasus Robotics, and Rantizo, aims to […]

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FAA Reauthorization, Tethered Drones and Public Safety: the Fotokite Whitepaper

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New Legislation Unlocks Operational Freedom for Public Safety Teams In February 2024, the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act (FAA Reauthorization) was passed, calling for specific actions and timelines regarding drone regulation. Fotokite, an international provider of tethered drones for emergency response, has released a whitepaper highlighting how this new legislation impacts […]

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North Carolina Repeals Drone Knowledge Test and Permit Requirement

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Legislative Changes Reflect Evolving Landscape of Drone Operations In a significant legislative shift, the North Carolina General Assembly has passed House Bill 198, effectively removing the requirement for a state uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) operator knowledge test and permit. This decision follows sustained advocacy by AeroX and its members, who have played a crucial role […]

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Legislation Needed to Boost U.S. Drone Innovation, Says Industry Expert

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Former Red Cat COO Allan Evans Advocates for CHIPS Act-Style Incentives to Accelerate Domestic Drone Manufacturing and Reduce Reliance on Chinese Technology Editors Note: Today, June 26, 2024 th House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party is scheduled to hear testimonies on Chinese subsidies in the drone, semiconductor, steel and shipbuilding industries.  Adam Bry, […]

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FAA Data Shows Law Enforcement Drone Programs Rely Upon Chinese Drones

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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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Congress Introduces New Counter-UAS Legislation

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House Bill Aims to Extend and Enhance Authorities of DHS, DOJ, and FAA to Address Growing Drone Threats By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill A bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives earlier this month would extend the authority of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) to mitigate […]

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In the Wake of FAA Reauthorization, Drone Delivery Companies Plan Expansion

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DroneUp Plans Major U.S. Expansion After FAA Reauthorization Boosts Drone Industry By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill DroneUp, one of the largest drone delivery companies in the U.S., will likely expand its operations as a direct result of the passage of the bill to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration, Anthony Vittone, the company’s COO said […]

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Increased Tariffs on Chinese Drones and the “Drones for First Responders Act”: Perspective from Skyfire Consulting

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New Drone Legislation Targets Chinese Imports While Supporting First Responders DRONELIFE is presents this guest post by Matt Sloane, the Founder and CEO of Skyfire Consulting. As a consulting firm specializing in helping public safety departments, Sloane offers his thoughts on the “Drones for First Responders Act” introduced to the U.S. House of Representatives yesterday. […]

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Why the FAA Reauthorization Bill Wins Praise from Drone Industry

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Boosting the Skies: Drone Industry Celebrates FAA Reauthorization Bill By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill (The following is the first in a series of articles on how the recent passage of the bill to reauthorize the FAA positively impacts the drone and eVTOL industries.) In a move expected to dramatically boost the growth of commercial […]

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New Legislation Balances National Security Concerns with Support for U.S. Drone Industry: “Drones for First Responders Act”

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New Legislation by Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Aims to Secure Drone Use for First Responders A new legislative proposal in the U.S. Congress, known as the Drones for First Responders (DFR) Act, is poised to strike a careful balance between enhancing national security and supporting domestic drone manufacturing. This bill, introduced by Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY), […]

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