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Bipartisan legislation aims to reduce dependence on China for a critical component inside drone motors A new bipartisan bill introduced…
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What Comes After China? Ukraine’s Growing Role in the U.S. Drone IndustryJune 8, 2026
As Washington pushes for secure drone supply chains, a growing number of U.S.-Ukraine partnerships suggest a new model may already be taking shape. Recent reports indicate that Ukraine is awaiting White House approval for a major drone production agreement with the United States. According to statements by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, the proposed arrangement would… Read more: What Comes After China? Ukraine’s Growing Role in the U.S. Drone Industry
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The new LeoSight AirData integration streams real-time flight data, telemetry, and operational insights from AirData directly into LeoCommand, giving dispatchers and field teams shared visibility…
New thermal imaging module combines SXGA resolution with compact size and U.S. manufacturing Teledyne FLIR OEM has announced the Boson SX8, a new longwave infrared…
Bipartisan legislation aims to reduce dependence on China for a critical component inside drone motors A new bipartisan bill introduced in Congress aims to strengthen…
Giulliani lauds ‘Herculean’ effort to build counter-UAS systems By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill (Editor’s note: This story is part of a series of reports…
A new integration streams Blackline Safety’s connected gas data from the Spot quadruped to Blackline Live, layering robotic atmospheric awareness on top of MFE’s existing…
The partners named Memphis, New Orleans, Philadelphia, Phoenix, San Diego, the San Francisco Bay Area, and Salt Lake City as the next cities to join…
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FAA Creates World Cup No-Drone Zones Across U.S. Host CitiesMay 29, 2026
Temporary flight restrictions will cover stadiums, fan events, team hotels, training sites, and base camps during FIFA World Cup 2026 The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced extensive temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) for FIFA World Cup 2026 events across the United States, creating what the agency is calling “No Drone Zones” around stadiums, fan festivals, and team facilities. The restrictions are part of a broader federal security effort for one of the largest sporting events ever held in North America. The tournament begins June 11 and runs through July 19, with the United States hosting the majority of the competition’s… Read more: FAA Creates World Cup No-Drone Zones Across U.S. Host Cities
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New Boson SX8 Brings High-Resolution Thermal Imaging to NDAA-Compliant Drone PayloadsJune 10, 2026
New thermal imaging module combines SXGA resolution with compact size and U.S. manufacturing Teledyne FLIR OEM has announced the Boson SX8, a new longwave infrared (LWIR) thermal camera module designed for defense, industrial, and uncrewed systems applications. According to the company, the Boson SX8 is the first NDAA-compliant, volume-production uncooled thermal camera module to combine SXGA (1280 × 1024) resolution with an 8-micron pixel pitch. The launch comes as government agencies and many commercial operators place greater emphasis on trusted supply chains and domestically manufactured components for drones, counter-UAS systems, and other critical technologies. The Boson SX8 is manufactured… Read more: New Boson SX8 Brings High-Resolution Thermal Imaging to NDAA-Compliant Drone Payloads