FY25 NDAA Chinese drones SkyfireAI Matt Sloane

New language in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) gives U.S. agencies one year to assess security risks of Chinese drones, but the clock is ticking—and the outcome remains uncertain.  In this guest post from Matt Sloane of SkyfireAI, the real results of...

Drones for School Security in Texas

Mithril Defense and Texas Legislators Push for UAVs with Pepper Spray to Enhance School Safety Amid Funding Challenges by DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill An Austin-based defense and security company is promoting the use of drones to provide security at public...

NDAA-Compliant Vio F1 Gremsy Teledyne FLIR

Advanced EO/IR Payload Combines Radiometric Thermal Imaging, AI Detection, and Precision Zoom for Industrial and Public Safety Missions by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNab California-based Teledyne FLIR recently announced Gremsy, a leading provider of advanced...

North Dakota Chinese Drone Ban Proposal

Legislation Reflects National Security Concerns and State-Level Compliance Efforts North Dakota’s reliance on Chinese-made drones is under scrutiny, as nearly 90% of drones used by state agencies are manufactured in China. Rep. Mike Nathe, R-Bismarck, has introduced a...

Tether Drone System Deployment Flood Relief in Japan

Innovative Drone System Rapidly Reestablishes Mobile Networks Using Radio on Fiber Technology by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb This article published in collaboration with JUIDA, the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association. Japanese industrial conglomerate...