DRONELIFE is pleased to present this guest post by Matt Sloane, co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer of SkyfireAI. As a prominent figure in the drone industry, Matt brings a wealth of expertise and firsthand experience to the table. In this piece, Matt discusses his reactions to the current legislative movements impacting the drone industry. DRONELIFE neither accepts nor makes … [Read more...] about SkyfireAI: The Starting Gun Has Fired on the Drone “Space Race”
U.S. drone manufacturing
Trump’s Tariffs on Brazil: A Supply Chain Shock for the Drone Industry
When President Trump announced a sweeping 50% tariff on all Brazilian imports, most people probably thought about coffee, beef, or soybeans. But for the drone industry, this trade move could shake up some critical supply chains in ways that might surprise you. The Brazilian Connection Brazil might not be the first country that comes to mind when you think about drones, but … [Read more...] about Trump’s Tariffs on Brazil: A Supply Chain Shock for the Drone Industry
Fortem Technologies Expands Manufacturing to Meet Global Demand for Counter-Drone Systems
New Utah Facility Doubles Production Capacity for DroneHunter®, TrueView™ Radar, and Drone Interceptors As the threat from small drones continues to grow in modern conflict zones, Fortem Technologies has responded by opening a new 51,000-square-foot headquarters and manufacturing facility in Lindon, Utah. The advanced site more than doubles the company’s previous capacity and … [Read more...] about Fortem Technologies Expands Manufacturing to Meet Global Demand for Counter-Drone Systems
Teledyne FLIR OEM Supports Secure U.S. Defense Innovation with NDAA-Compliant Thermal Imaging
Expanded lineup of U.S.-built camera modules aligns with federal call to strengthen domestic drone supply chains In the wake of two recent executive orders issued by President Trump on June 6, U.S. drone and defense technology companies are responding to the government’s push to build a more resilient and secure domestic drone ecosystem. The executive orders—Unleashing … [Read more...] about Teledyne FLIR OEM Supports Secure U.S. Defense Innovation with NDAA-Compliant Thermal Imaging
Trump Issues Executive Orders on Drones
President Donald J. Trump issued two major Executive Orders today, June 6, 2025, as part of a broader set of actions to strengthen American leadership in drone technology and enhance the security of national airspace. These measures, detailed in official White House fact sheets, aim to accelerate innovation, clarify regulatory authority, and reinforce U.S. competitiveness in … [Read more...] about Trump Issues Executive Orders on Drones
