dronelife

What’s Inside Trump’s Drone Executive Orders On June 6, 2025, President Donald Trump signed two significant executive orders addressing unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), marking a pivotal moment for the commercial drone industry and national airspace security. The orders, “Unleashing American Drone Dominance” and “Restoring American Airspace Sovereignty,” establish an ambitious framework for expanding drone operations […] The post Trump’s Drone Executive Orders: Beyond the Fact Sheets appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

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 […] The post Trump Issues Executive Orders on Drones appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Arlington PD Drone As First Responder program begins with a bang By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Police departments across the U.S. are initiating Drones as First Responders (DFR) programs for a number of reasons: to search for missing persons, to get a bird’s eye view of an accident scene or to track suspects fleeing […] The post From Fireworks to First Response: How Arlington PD Built a Smarter Drone Program appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

New partnership aims to bring drone delivery to millions of U.S. households in major metro areas Walmart and drone delivery company Wing have announced what they describe as the world’s largest drone delivery expansion. Over the next year, the service will become available at 100 additional Walmart Supercenters across key U.S. metro areas. By this […] The post Walmart and Wing Announce Major Drone Delivery Expansion appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

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 […] The post Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Reintroduces Drones for First Responders Act appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

SimActive and Applanix Experts to Discuss the Role of High-Accuracy Positioning in Aerial Mapping Register for the Webinar:Thursday, June 12 | Two Live Sessions: 10 AM CET and 10 AM PSTRegister here SimActive will host a live interview on Thursday, June 12, bringing together two industry experts to explore the impact of advanced positioning systems […] The post Does Better Positioning Really Improve Mapping Accuracy? appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

New collaboration highlights the growing ROI of drone programs in remote and regulated environment Drone-Enabled Environmental Sampling Launches in Michigan SampleServe, a Michigan-based company known for digital environmental sampling tools, has announced a new partnership with drone logistics firm blueflite. Together, the companies aim to improve water and sediment sampling by integrating drone automation with […] The post SampleServe and blueflite Partner on Drone-Based Water Sampling Solution appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

First drone deployment of FEST® battery tech could double flight range and support growing U.S. demand for secure supply chain Factorial Enters Drone Sector with First Solid-State Battery Shipment Factorial Energy, a U.S.-based leader in solid-state battery technology, has announced its first shipment of FEST® lithium-metal battery cells for drone use. The recipient is Avidrone […] The post Factorial Energy Ships Solid-State Batteries to Avidrone: A New Chapter in Drone Power appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

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 […] The post Michael Robbins Testifies Before Congress on FAA Reauthorization Progress and Challenges appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) has announced two significant initiatives: the $20 million Project G.I. Challenge to fast-track next-generation UAS solutions, and a new framework inviting third-party assessors to support Blue UAS NDAA compliance. While these developments are designed to modernize and accelerate secure drone adoption for defense, they also highlight ongoing discussion about the […] The post DIU’s Dual Announcements: Project G.I. Challenge and Blue UAS Overhaul Reflect Shifting Landscape for Trusted Drone Certification appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Bridger Photonics expands methane detection to the offshore By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill A company that has pioneered the use of LiDAR-based sensors mounted on fixed-wing aircraft to detect methane emissions emanating from oil and gas facilities on the ground has turned to the use of drones to achieve the same mission for offshore […] The post Bridger Photonics Takes Methane Detection Offshore with Drone-Based LiDAR appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Saildrone Surveyor maps 4,500 km of seabed, marking a major shift in ocean survey capabilities In a landmark achievement for maritime technology, Saildrone and Meta have successfully completed a first-of-its-kind deep-water cable route survey using an uncrewed surface vehicle (USV). The 26-day mission took place in the North Atlantic during June and July 2024, using […] The post Saildrone and Meta Complete First Autonomous Deep-Ocean Cable Route Survey appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

North American-built system supports flexible military operations with high speed, payload versatility, and mission adaptability Draganfly’s Flex FPV System Begins Deployment with Major U.S. Prime Contractor Draganfly Inc. has announced the first delivery of its Flex FPV (First Person View) drone systems to a major U.S. military prime contractor. The delivery supports land systems operations […] The post Draganfly Delivers Modular Flex FPV Drone Systems to Major U.S. Defense Contractor appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Texas A&M RELLIS Campus provides venue for cutting-edge drone research By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill In the future instead of toiling in the sun, farmers could be sitting in an comfortable office, coordinating fleets of robots, comprising UAVs and terrestrial vehicles, to autonomously perform tasks such as seeding fields and managing crops, thanks to […] The post Texas A&M’s RELLIS Campus Drives the Future of Autonomous Systems appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

New agreement focuses on integrating unmanned helicopters into next-generation defense and security operations Alpha Unmanned Systems and Airbus Helicopters España have signed a formal collaboration agreement to develop joint operations between manned and unmanned helicopters. The partnership builds on successful military exercises and marks a new step in integrating tactical UAVs into defense missions. The […] The post Alpha Unmanned Systems and Airbus Helicopters España Partner to Advance Crewed-Uncrewed Teaming appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article