Potential Impacts on the U.S. Drone Market The Federal Communications Commission voted unanimously on October 28, 2025 to expand its authority over telecommunications equipment considered a national security concern. The new rules allow the FCC to restrict previously authorized devices and component parts if they are produced by a company that is later added to […]
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Exclusive sourcing agreement strengthens European supply chain and propulsion performance for autonomous search-and-rescue drones DefendEye has announced a new exclusive sourcing agreement with Poland-based EU Motors to provide brushless DC (BLDC) propulsion systems for its next generation of autonomous drones. The partnership marks a significant step in DefendEye’s transition to National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)-aligned […]
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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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New development agreement aims to strengthen domestic supply chain for rare earth magnets powering next-gen drone and defense propulsion systems Laconia, New Hampshire-based propulsion developer ePropelled recently announced a joint development agreement with Oklahoma-based USA Rare Earth to develop a strategic supply and purchase relationship providing sintered neo magnets for use in ePropelled’s range of […]
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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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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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Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, joined by China Select Committee Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI), and Congressmen Darin LaHood (R-IL) and Rob Wittman (R-VA), has reintroduced the Drones for First Responders (DFR) Act. (Read the full text of the bill here.) The legislation is designed to strengthen the U.S. drone industry, reduce reliance on Chinese-manufactured drones, and enhance […]
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Inspired Flight, a leading U.S.-based drone manufacturer, has been at the forefront of the unmanned aerial systems (UAS) industry, producing NDAA-compliant platforms like the IF1200A and IF800 Tomcat. These drones serve diverse applications across sectors such as energy, construction, public safety, and infrastructure inspection. With certifications under both Blue UAS and Green UAS frameworks, Inspired […]
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The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) has announced significant updates to its Blue UAS List and Framework following a three-day flight demonstration challenge at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center 29 Palms. The event, held in February 2025, marks the first of what is intended to be an annual competitive event to update capabilities on the […]
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Flock Safety, the Atlanta-based public safety technology leader, has announced a $275 million funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz, elevating its valuation to $7.5 billion. The financing, supported by Greenoaks Capital, Bedrock Capital, and others, follows a year of rapid growth—crossing $300 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR) and expanding partnerships with 4,800 law enforcement […]
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