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U.S. Officials Call for Commerce Investigation Amid Growing Scrutiny of DJI and Other Chinese Tech Firms

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U.S. Lawmakers Urge Commerce Department to Probe China-Tied Tech in Drone Sector A consortium of U.S. congressional leaders has formally urged the U.S. Department of Commerce to investigate technology products linked to China across critical industries, with a particular mention of unmanned systems and the drone sector. In a letter dated October 30, 2025, the […]

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FCC Expands National Security Rules: What It Could Mean for DJI Drones

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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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Ascent AeroSystems Achieves CMMC 2.0 Certification, Setting New Benchmark for Secure U.S. Drone Manufacturing

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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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Badland Batteries Launches U.S. Made 12S and 6S Battery Packs for Commercial Drones

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A new player joins the U.S. supply chain for drone power systems Badland Batteries, a subsidiary of Packet Digital, has announced the launch of its 12S and 6S lithium-ion battery packs for commercial unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The batteries, designed and built entirely in Fargo, North Dakota, are available for purchase beginning October 13. In […]

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DMR Technologies to Launch Full-Scale U.S. Drone Manufacturing Facility in Lafayette

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New Louisiana operation underscores the growing importance of domestic drone production as U.S. demand for defense and industrial platforms accelerates DMR Technologies announced plans to invest $1.4 million to establish its first full-scale U.S. manufacturing facility in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, where the company will produce and deploy its flagship Field Ranger X50 unmanned aerial systems […]

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Michael Kratsios Lays Out White House Priorities, Discusses NPRM at CDS BVLOS Summit

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The Commercial Drone Alliance (CDA), a non-profit organization focused on advancing commercial drone integration and enabling advanced aviation, hosted a Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Stakeholder Summit in Washington, D.C. on September 8. The event featured a Fireside Chat between Lisa Ellman, CEO of the CDA and partner at Hogan Lovells, and Michael J.K. […]

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DIU’s Blue Manufacturing Initiative: Powering U.S. Drone Production Through Trusted Manufacturing

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As DoD accelerates drone procurement, DIU’s vetted manufacturing marketplace bridges the gap between innovation and industrial scale. The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) has unveiled the Blue Manufacturing Initiative, aimed at forging direct links between defense technology developers and pre‑vetted, advanced manufacturing providers. According to DIU, the initiative “will focus on pairing the very best hardware […]

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AIR Raises $23M to Scale U.S. Operations and Expand eVTOL Production

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Funding supports delivery of uncrewed cargo aircraft and personal flight vehicles as U.S. pushes advanced air mobility AIR, an aerospace company developing electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, has secured $23 million in Series A funding to support U.S. expansion, production scaling, and continued delivery of its uncrewed cargo aircraft. The round was led […]

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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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SkyfireAI: The Starting Gun Has Fired on the Drone “Space Race”

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DRONELIFE is pleased to present this guest post by Matt Sloane, the Founder and CEO of SkyfireAI. As a prominent figure in the drone industry, Matt brings a wealth of expertise and firsthand experience to the table. In this piece, Matt discusses his reactions to the current legislative movements impacting the drone industry. DRONELIFE neither […]

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