Summit Opens Amid Policy Shifts and Market Changes At the Commercial Drone Innovation and Security Summit in Washington, D.C., Lisa Ellman, CEO of the Commercial Drone Alliance, delivered a passionate call to action for the U.S. drone industry. Her remarks come as the federal government continues efforts to reduce reliance on Chinese-manufactured drones-and on the same day DJI … [Read more...] about Commercial Drone Alliance’s Lisa Ellman Calls for Restoring American Leadership in Drones at Industry Summit
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Exclusive Interview: CDA Policy Director on BVLOS, Infrastructure Rules, and the Future of U.S. Drone Regulation
DRONELIFE speaks with Liz Forro on the Commercial Drone Alliance’s 2025 goals for federal policy and industry growth By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The year 2025 is ramping up to be a critical year for the commercial drone industry as the FAA considers moving forward on the long-awaited beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) rule as well as regulations regarding … [Read more...] about Exclusive Interview: CDA Policy Director on BVLOS, Infrastructure Rules, and the Future of U.S. Drone Regulation
BYD’s Drone Integration, Ukraine’s Drone Industry & U.S. BVLOS Push on Weekly Wings!
In this episode of Weekly Wings, Paul Rossi and Terry Neff dive into the latest developments in drone technology, global policy, and market shifts. They start by analyzing BYD’s groundbreaking EV-drone integration, where the world's largest EV manufacturer has partnered with DJI to incorporate a docking system for autonomous drones in its vehicles. They debate the practicality … [Read more...] about BYD’s Drone Integration, Ukraine’s Drone Industry & U.S. BVLOS Push on Weekly Wings!
Commercial Drone Alliance Urges Swift Action on BVLOS Rule-making
The Commercial Drone Alliance (CDA) has officially called on the Trump administration to expedite the deregulation process for commercial drones, particularly focusing on Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations. This request aims to catalyze the adoption of commercial drones, fortify the position of domestic manufacturers, and bolster national security. In a letter … [Read more...] about Commercial Drone Alliance Urges Swift Action on BVLOS Rule-making
Liz Forro Joins the Commercial Drone Alliance as Policy Director
New Appointment to Support Advocacy and Policy for Commercial Drone Industry The Commercial Drone Alliance (CDA), a non-profit organization focused on advancing the commercial uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) industry, has announced Liz Forro as its new Policy Director. Forro brings years of experience in aviation policy and regulation to her new role, where she will … [Read more...] about Liz Forro Joins the Commercial Drone Alliance as Policy Director
