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America’s Drone Ecosystem at a Crossroads: The Dual Approach to Boosting Domestic Industry and Addressing Chinese Platforms

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The United States is now taking its broadest, most coordinated action yet to shape the future of its drone ecosystem. Through a mix of regulatory restriction—the “stick”—and an array of market-building incentives—the “carrot”—federal agencies and lawmakers are pursuing their overarching goal: building a robust, innovative, and secure U.S. drone industry while reducing national reliance on […]

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Congressman Carbajal Visits Goleta Facility Powering U.S. Thermal Imaging Breakthroughs

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Tour at Goleta Facility Showcases American-Made Infrared Technology for Defense and Safety Applications On July 29, 2025, Congressman Salud Carbajal (D-CA24) visited Teledyne FLIR OEM’s facility in Goleta, California. The site, which employs 467 people, plays a major role in advancing thermal imaging solutions for defense, transportation, and uncrewed systems. Teledyne FLIR OEM is part […]

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WingXpand Secures New Defense Contracts and Expands Smart Plane Production

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U.S.-Built Drone Manufacturer Gains Ground with Military and Civil Customers Amid Push for Domestic Technology WingXpand Grows Footprint with Military and Civil Contracts St. Louis-based aerospace company WingXpand has announced the award of multiple new contracts with U.S. Special Operations, the Army, the Navy, and other civil customers. The deals mark a significant step for […]

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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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Trump’s Tariffs on Brazil: A Supply Chain Shock for the Drone Industry

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When President Trump announced a sweeping 50% tariff on all Brazilian imports, most people probably thought about coffee, beef, or soybeans. But for the drone industry, this trade move could shake up some critical supply chains in ways that might surprise you. The Brazilian Connection Brazil might not be the first country that comes to […]

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Teledyne FLIR OEM Supports Secure U.S. Defense Innovation with NDAA-Compliant Thermal Imaging

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Expanded lineup of U.S.-built camera modules aligns with federal call to strengthen domestic drone supply chains In the wake of two recent executive orders issued by President Trump on June 6, U.S. drone and defense technology companies are responding to the government’s push to build a more resilient and secure domestic drone ecosystem. The executive […]

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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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Ascent AeroSystems and AgEagle Partner to Deliver Advanced Agricultural Drone Solution

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RedEdge-P camera to be integrated with Spirit UAV, expanding U.S. drone capabilities for precision agriculture At AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2025, Ascent AeroSystems and AgEagle announced a strategic collaboration to integrate the RedEdge-P™ multispectral camera with Ascent’s rugged Spirit™ UAV. This partnership reflects the growing expansion of options in the U.S.-manufactured drone ecosystem, especially for agricultural applications. […]

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Commercial Drone Alliance’s Lisa Ellman Calls for Restoring American Leadership in Drones at Industry Summit

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Summit Opens Amid Policy Shifts and Market Changes At the Commercial Drone Innovation and Security Summit in Washington, D.C., Lisa Ellman, CEO of the Commercial Drone Alliance, delivered a passionate call to action for the U.S. drone industry. Her remarks come as the federal government continues efforts to reduce reliance on Chinese-manufactured drones-and on the […]

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Skydio Delivers First X10D Systems for U.S. Army’s SRR Program as U.S. Manufacturers Race to Scale Production

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Skydio has successfully delivered the first X10D drone systems to a U.S. Army unit preparing for imminent deployment, marking a significant milestone in the Tranche 2 phase of the Army’s Short Range Reconnaissance (SRR) Program of Record. The California-based manufacturer’s ability to fulfill this order within days highlights the growing focus on U.S. production capacity […]

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