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Is BVLOS Right Around the Corner? Industry Insights from AUVSI’s Drone and AAM Policy Symposium

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At the AUVSI Drone and AAM Policy Symposium held July 29–30 in Washington, D.C., industry and government leaders gathered to discuss the future of uncrewed aircraft integration. The annual event brings stakeholders together to explore policy developments, with sessions covering regulatory progress, industry challenges, and what’s next for advanced drone operations. Two key sessions addressed […]

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FAA Faces Tough Questions: Are AI and Job Cuts Threatening Airspace Safety?

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Congress Questions FAA Staffing and AI Use Amid Growing Airspace Complexity July 2025 — As the landscape of aviation continues to evolve, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) finds itself under growing scrutiny from U.S. lawmakers. Recent concerns focus on FAA workforce reductions and the agency’s increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, especially as these […]

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The LIFT Act: Finally Opening the Door to Routine BVLOS Drone Flights in the United States?

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The “Leading Innovation in Flight Technology (LIFT) Act,” introduced by Rep.Jen Kiggans (R-VA) on July 24, 2025, aims to accelerate U.S. rules for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations. The measure would compel the Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to set clear performance standards, use artificial intelligence to speed […]

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DJI Raises Concerns Over Expedited Security Review

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Chinese drone maker says that a rushed evaluation may lead to unfair outcomes DJI, the world’s largest commercial drone manufacturer, has expressed strong concerns about a recent request from U.S. lawmakers calling for an accelerated national security review of Chinese-manufactured drones. In a blog post titled “Don’t Ground Innovation: The Real-World Cost of Banning DJI […]

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Pentagon Transfers Blue sUAS Program to DCMA, Opens Door to More Drone Companies

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Major Changes Coming to the Pentagon’s Blue sUAS Drone Program The Pentagon is making sweeping changes to its Blue sUAS program that could transform how the military buys and uses small drones. These reforms, outlined in a new Defense Secretary memo from July 2025, aim to speed up drone purchases and support American companies while […]

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Can the U.S. Catch Up? Trump’s Executive Orders Aim to Spark Drone Manufacturing Boom

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Administration Sets Lofty Goal to Ramp Up U.S. Drone Production By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill With its two recent executive orders the Trump administration has set a lofty goal of establishing the United States as a world leader in drone manufacturing. Industry leaders praised the administration’s ambitious agenda, which includes: expediting the creation of […]

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Trump Issues Executive Orders on Drones

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President Donald J. Trump issued two major Executive Orders today, June 6, 2025, as part of a broader set of actions to strengthen American leadership in drone technology and enhance the security of national airspace. These measures, detailed in official White House fact sheets, aim to accelerate innovation, clarify regulatory authority, and reinforce U.S. competitiveness […]

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Michael Robbins Testifies Before Congress on FAA Reauthorization Progress and Challenges

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In a hearing before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Aviation, Michael Robbins, President and CEO of the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), outlined critical updates and challenges in implementing the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024. His testimony emphasized the urgent need for regulatory clarity, workforce development, and infrastructure modernization to secure U.S. leadership […]

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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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Tariffs, Tactics & Transition Flights: This Episode of Weekly Wings

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Tariffs, Tactics & Transition Flights: The Drone Industry Enters a New Phase The Weekly Wings Podcast, May 7, 2025 In this episode of Weekly Wings, Paul Rossi and Terry Neff return from a brief hiatus to tackle a jam-packed lineup of updates shaping the drone industry and adjacent sectors. First up: U.S. drone tariffs 2025. […]

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