Executive Orders Aim to Accelerate US Drone Sector and Increase Security

President Donald Trump on Friday signed executive orders to bolster U.S. defenses against threatening drones and to boost domestic production.

In two executive orders, Trump sought to enable routine use of drones beyond the visual sight of operators – a key step to enabling commercial drone deliveries – and reduce U.S. reliance on Chinese drone com...

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American drone company Red Cat is teaming up with Empirical Systems Aerospace (ESAero) to ramp up production of its military-grade Black Widow drone. The move comes as demand for the compact reconnaissance drone grows both in the US and abroad.

Teal Drones, a Red Cat subsidiary, builds the Black Widow, a small but rugged drone designed for...

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DJI, the world’s leading civilian drone manufacturer, has embraced the possibility of a US executive order that could restrict Chinese drone companies, viewing it as an opportunity to validate its security protocols.

As previously reported by DroneDJ, the Trump administration is finalizing executive orders aimed at reshaping the commercial drone...

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French Renault Group to Manufacture Drones in Ukraine

French automotive and defence companies are going to produce drones on Ukrainian soil. Announcing the initiative on LCI, French Armed Forces Minister Sébastien Lecornu spoke of a “win-win” partnership with Ukraine.

As French public radio reported, it will be automotive giant Renault Group which will be producing the drones.

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President Donald Trump has signed two significant executive orders — “Restoring American Airspace Sovereignty” and “Unleashing American Drone Dominance” — marking a major shift in US drone policy. These directives aim to enhance national security and invigorate the domestic drone industry, particularly in anticipation of m...

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Archer aircraft

All-electric aircraft developer Archer has entered a key development phase ahead of full-fledged flight certification and commercial operations. Last week, Archer completed a piloted flight in its flagship Midnight aircraft, demonstrating a conventional takeoff and landing instead of vertical (it can do both). Check out the entire flight video...

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Quantum Systems Opens New US Facility to Scale Delivery of AI-Powered ISR Solutions

– Quantum Systems, a provider of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aerial intelligence solutions,  announced the grand opening of its new 135,000-square-foot U.S. production and integration facility at 609 Science Drive in Moorpark, California.

This site marks a significant expansion of Quantum Systems’ U.S. footprint and represents a...

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Just in time for Father’s Day, one of the most popular Follow Me drones on the market — the HoverAir X1 — is 25% off. For a limited time, you can grab the Fly More Combo for $299 instead of $399, and the company is throwing in an extra battery for free, giving you a total of three batteries to extend your flying time.

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UK peeps, it’s your lucky day — while drone pilots in the US are still paying full price, the DJI Flip with RC 2 remote controller bundle is currently enjoying a whopping 23% discount in the UK. The bundle has dropped from £549.00 to just £422.60, and just in time for Father’s Day. But be quick — 5% of this limited-time deal has already been cla...

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German firm Donaustahl has begun mass production of flight controllers for FPV drones, with volumes already reaching six figures.

The company said that Donaustahl aims to become a leading player in the field of critical electronics for unmanned aerial vehicles.

“Huge industrial power is finally rising from its boring grave. Outsourcing to China is o...

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Walmart customers in five major US cities are about to experience a new kind of fast. The retail giant has announced the expansion of its drone delivery program to Atlanta, Charlotte, Houston, Orlando, and Tampa. This makes Walmart the first retailer to scale ultra-fast drone delivery across five states.

That’s right. While shoppers are still a...

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A sweeping move by the White House to restrict Chinese drone companies could ironically end up helping one of the biggest players at risk: DJI. While recent headlines have framed the forthcoming Trump executive orders as a death knell for Chinese drone makers, the reality is more complicated — and possibly more hopeful for DJI.

According to a...

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When seconds matter, real-time software updates can make or break a mission. That’s why Lockheed Martin teamed up with Red Hat to accelerate the rapid deployment of swarm autonomy technologies, enabling software updates to make unmanned aerial systems smarter at scale in tactical environments.

Enhancing Tactics with Swarm Technology

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Dubai Police has officially teamed up with AirHub, a Netherlands-based drone software company specializing in drone operations, situational awareness, fleet management, and compliance. The strategic partnership will help Dubai Police to elevate its already advanced drone operations.

At the heart of the collaboration is AirHub’s Drone Operations C...

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French Army Trials Mobile Micro Factory Producing FPV Drones on Front Line

According to information published by the French Army on the social network X on June 2, 2025, an unprecedented field trial is underway involving a mobile micro-factory capable of producing drones directly at the front line.

This autonomous system, developed by the Périgueux-based start-up Per Se Systems, allows the production of an FPV...

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In a major push to enhance Europe’s drone defense capabilities, Maxar Intelligence and Saab have announced a strategic partnership focused on the development of next-generation autonomous systems for multi-domain military operations, including drones that don’t rely on GPS.

The collaboration, revealed today, centers around space-based C5ISR...

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Father’s Day is just around the corner, and if your dad is into tech, photography, or outdoor adventures, a DJI gadget might be the perfect gift.

Father’s Day is a moment to show Dad how much you appreciate all the adventures, advice, and memories he’s helped create. Whether you’re shopping as a son or daughter, or as a partner wanting to surprise t...

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Russian National Charged in Toronto with Illegally Exporting Microelectronic Components to Russia

A man who lives in Toronto and runs a Hong Kong-based business that exports microelectronic parts is facing charges for allegedly violating Canada’s sanctions against Russia amid its invasion of Ukraine.

Anton Trofimov, 43, was arrested by the RCMP on May 5 and charged with one count of exporting a restricted good to Russia and one count of...

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For the first time since its launch, the Insta360 Flow 2 Pro — the smartphone gimbal that packs AI-powered tracking, Apple DockKit support, and buttery-smooth stabilization — is seeing a price drop.

The standard version is now available for $143.99 (down from $159.99), while the Creator Bundle, which includes the Apple-certified DockKit for native...

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American drone manufacturer Skyfish has commercially released its new enterprise drone, Osprey — a sleek, survey-grade machine packed with power, portability, and ambition to replace DJI in the skies.

Osprey is a full-throttle attempt to shift the drone industry’s center of gravity away from China’s DJI and toward an American-made future. Designed a...

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AgEagle Sells eBee TAC Public Safety Drones to Sweden

– AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. has announced orders for multiple eBee TAC Public Safety units to the Government of Sweden. The order was executed through its strategic partnership with Brigantes, the AgEagle defense distributor for the Nordic region.

The eBee TAC Public Safety, designed for tactical mapping and situational awareness, equips users...

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Abu Dhabi’s Technology Innovation Institute (TII) has unveiled a new drone application system that uses radar technology to detect underground water leaks without digging up a single inch of soil.

TII’s system uses airborne Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), a technology more commonly associated with military and space operations, to scan deep below t...

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Litchi, a leading third-party app for DJI drones, has unveiled its latest innovation: Litchi Hub. This next-generation flight planning platform, currently in public beta, is set to replace the longstanding Mission Hub, offering advanced features to enhance the drone piloting experience.

From Mission Hub to Litchi HubFor years, Mission Hub has been...

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Ukrainian defence business VARTA has actually unveiled the DroneHunter, a drone-mounted kinetic interceptor designed to reduce the effects of small and medium-sized Russian UAVs on the battlefield.Militarnyi's reporter reported the details of this Ukrainian development during the Drone Summit 2025 held in Riga.At the defence exhibit, the Ukrainian business VARTA ...

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Electric aircraft NYC

Electric aircraft developer BETA Technologies recently hit a notable milestone today when its ALIA CTOL plane completed its first demonstration flight with passengers onboard. The electric aircraft traveled 45 minutes before landing safely at JFK International Airport in NYC. Check out the full video from BETA below.

BETA Technologies is a fully...

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DJI, the world’s leading drone manufacturer, has submitted new filings to the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for its anticipated Mini 5 Pro drone. While such filings typically precede product launches, the current geopolitical climate suggests that this may not indicate an imminent release, at least for US pilots.

The FCC documentation r...

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DJI has dropped a hefty update to its Mimo app. Version 2.2.12 of the DJI Mimo app brings a raft of exciting enhancements for handheld creators and mobile cinematographers. The refreshed app sharpens the user experience across Osmo Pocket, Osmo Action, Osmo Mobile products, and even custom text dashboards and advanced tracking features on modern...

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Imagine a drone so small it fits in your jacket pocket, yet powerful enough to capture Hollywood-style aerial footage in 4K. Now imagine that drone comes bundled with extra batteries, pro-level controls, and a travel-ready kit — at the lowest price it’s ever been. That’s exactly what’s on offer in this rare $400-off deal on the DJI Mini 4 Pro Fly...

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For the first time in the US, two commercial drone delivery services are taking to the skies in a partnership that could set the stage for the future of aerial logistics. Alphabet’s Wing and Flytrex have successfully implemented a cutting-edge unmanned traffic management (UTM) system that allows them to operate in overlapping...

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