Drone Legislation

Explore the latest insights and updates on Drone Legislation, where policy meets innovation. This tag covers crucial developments shaping how drones are regulated, from military applications to commercial use. Stay informed on laws that impact safety, privacy, and industry growth, helping you navigate the evolving landscape with confidence and expertise.

News

Drone Drops Knives, Drugs, And A Cell Phone Into New York State Prison, Fueling Push For…

Laura Bennett Mar 20, 2026 0

Photo credit: NYS DOCCS Check out the Best Deals on Amazon for DJI Drones today! At 1 a.m. on a Saturday, a drone flew into the secured grounds of Marcy Correctional Facility in upstate New York and released a package…

News

AUVSI Expands Its Lobbying Playbook From Drones To Robots With New Capitol Hill Partnership

Laura Bennett Feb 5, 2026 0

Photo credit: AUVSI Check out the Best Deals on Amazon for DJI Drones today! The same organization that spent the last two years pushing to ban Chinese drones from U.S. skies now wants to shape federal robotics policy.…

Dual Use

Congress Moves to Fast-Track U.S. Military Drone Production and Exports: LEAD Act

Ryan Collins Aug 24, 2025 0

Laws proposed to encourage production, export of drones for defense By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Federal lawmakers have introduced legislation that would make it easier to produce U.S.-made drones for the Department of Defense…

Public Safety

Georgia Prisons Face Challenges with Drone-Supplied Contraband: Calls for Legislative Action on…

Ryan Collins May 10, 2025 0

State officials and experts emphasize the need for stronger counter-drone legislation to combat rising drone incursions in prisons and elsewhere. Georgia’s Department of Corrections is grappling with a significant challenge as drones…

News

House Version of FY 26 NDAA Expands Language from FY 25 on Chinese Drones

Laura Bennett Apr 12, 2025 0

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed its version of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes updated language on unmanned aircraft systems of foreign origin. The new provisions build on measures…

Regulations

America Is Flying Blind: Why We Need a National Drone Strategy Now

Thomas Reed Jan 3, 2025 0

DRONELIFE is please to publish this op-ed from Tom Walker, CEO of drone services provider DroneUp. DRONELIFE neither accepts nor makes payment for guest posts. America’s Airspace Crisis—Why We Need a National Drone Strategy NOW By Tom…

Regulations

Proposed Drone Integration and Zoning Act (S.1249): Still a Bad Idea

Thomas Reed Oct 19, 2024 0

News and Commentary. The Drone Integration and Zoning Act (S.1249), currently under consideration in the U.S. Senate, is raising significant concerns across the commercial drone industry. The bill – another reboot of the Drone…