Domestic Drone Manufacturing
United States drone production, assembly, supply chains, and manufacturing policy.
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UAV Morning Update: What the New Altum-PT Pro Drone Sensor Means for Mapping
EagleNXT’s Altum-PT Pro combines thermal, multispectral, RGB and panchromatic imaging. Here is what its specifications mean for drone operators now.
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Heven AeroTech Opens Virginia Hydrogen-Drone Factory as U.S. Manufacturing Expands
Heven AeroTech opens a Virginia factory for hydrogen-powered drones, expanding domestic UAS production, employment, and its planned national network.
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Quick Hits: BVLOS Tests, Hybrid Cargo and Drone Security
FAA expands BVLOS testing, Elroy Air flies hybrid cargo, Palm Beach weighs new airspace rules, and drone security and funding reshape the week ahead.
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NATO’s $40 Billion Counter-Drone Initiative Explained
NATO’s $40 billion commitment, Motorola’s D-Fend acquisition and India’s Guardian-1 license show counter-UAS becoming a global defense ecosystem.
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Commercial UAV Expo Opens Amid Tariffs, FCC Rules and BVLOS Uncertainty
Commercial UAV Expo 2026 opens as pending BVLOS rules, FCC restrictions, new drone tariffs and domestic manufacturing plans reshape the U.S. market.
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Quantum Systems Opens Huntsville Drone Engineering and R&D Office
Quantum Systems opened a 3,200-square-foot Huntsville engineering office to work more closely with U.S. defense customers on unmanned systems R&D.
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Section 232 Drone Tariffs Take Effect September 3: 100% Duties Hit Thermal and Heavy-Lift UAS
A new Section 232 proclamation imposes 100% tariffs on imported drones over 25kg or with thermal imaging starting September 3, 2026 — here’s what operators need to know before the deadline.
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UK Drone Battery Push Targets U.S. Defense Supply-Chain Rules
UK battery makers are preparing for U.S. defense sourcing rules as drone tariffs increase pressure to document cells, materials and component origins.
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Quick Hits: Drone Tariffs, Delivery Expansion & Armed USVs
This week’s drone news covers U.S. tariffs and manufacturing policy, delivery expansion, DJI’s court appeal and Saildrone’s armed-USV test at RIMPAC.