XPONENTIAL 2025, hosted by the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), is underway in Houston, TX, from May 19–22, 2025. This annual gathering brings together more than 7,500 global leaders, technologists, policymakers, and end users from over 20 industries and 60 countries to advance innovation in uncrewed systems and robotics. Michael Robbins: … [Read more...] about Michael Robbins at XPONENTIAL 2025: U.S. Drone Industry Must Lead “Uncrewed Arsenal of Democracy” to Secure National Security
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Ukraine’s Trojan Horse Drones: A New Frontier in Cyber Warfare
How Malware-Equipped Drones Are Shaping Modern Conflict—and What It Means for Global Drone Security Concern Ukraine’s use of malware-equipped drones to sabotage captured Russian systems highlights a new frontier in cyber-physical warfare—a tactic that underscores broader global concerns about drone security. Ukrainian forces have embedded malware in their drones to disrupt … [Read more...] about Ukraine’s Trojan Horse Drones: A New Frontier in Cyber Warfare
Zero Trust Takes Flight: SpiderOak’s Cybersecurity Platform Shields Drone Data from Spoofing and Theft
SpiderOak provides zero-trust solutions to protect drone data By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill As the number of UAVs flown for a wide variety of purposes grows, drone fleet operators are becoming increasingly concerned over the need to protect their data from malicious actors who might want to steal it, as well as protecting their fleets from spoofing or jamming … [Read more...] about Zero Trust Takes Flight: SpiderOak’s Cybersecurity Platform Shields Drone Data from Spoofing and Theft
Hoverfly’s Spectre Drone Receives Green UAS Certification
First Tethered Drone Verified as NDAA Compliant The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) has granted Green UAS certification to Hoverfly Technologies' Spectre Uncrewed Aircraft System (UAS). This makes the Spectre platform the first tethered drone to meet the highest cybersecurity and National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) supply chain standards. … [Read more...] about Hoverfly’s Spectre Drone Receives Green UAS Certification
Proposed Chinese Drone Ban in California: A Conversation with State Senator Tom Umberg on SB 99
Senator Umberg Adjusts Proposed Bill in Response to Law Enforcement Concerns Over Operational Impact By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill A California state lawmaker, who had introduced a bill to prevent local law enforcement agencies from purchasing Chinese-made drones, said he plans to ease the restrictions in the proposed legislation after getting pushback from police … [Read more...] about Proposed Chinese Drone Ban in California: A Conversation with State Senator Tom Umberg on SB 99
