The US Is Building An Army Of Drones
3- 7.06.2025, 8:09
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Trump signed a series of executive orders.
US President Donald Trump has signed a series of executive orders aimed at strengthening the country's UAV capabilities. The documents provide for strengthening security and reducing dependence on foreign manufacturers.
According to Bloomberg.
It is noted that special attention in the signed documents is paid to security measures ahead of the World Cup in the United States in 2026 and the summer Olympic Games in 2028.
According to Michael Krassios, director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, "securing airspace has never been more urgent," especially given the massive events expected to draw millions of spectators.
Reducing from Foreign Dependence
He said the administration is taking steps to counter the illegal use of drones, particularly by creating a federal task force to effectively monitor U.S. airspace and developing a real-time drone detection and identification system.
As officials note, the three executive orders are designed to encourage U.S. manufacturing and technological innovation, as well as reduce dependence on foreign drones In particular, attention to the issue has increased after incidents involving drones in New Jersey and against the backdrop of the combat use of drones during the war in Ukraine, particularly recent strikes on air bases in Russia.
One of the decrees calls for the creation of an interagency task force to analyze drone threats, as well as the creation of a national training center to prepare security services for large-scale events. The document also directs the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to expedite the adoption of regulation that would restrict drone flights near critical infrastructure, oil refineries, chemical plants and amusement parks.
The proposed regulation is now under review by the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Policy.
"Drones are a game-changing technology. They have incredible potential for both good and evil," said Deputy Assistant to the President Sebastian Gorka.
Drones and Aerial Taxis
A second executive order is intended to spur the development of U.S. technology, particularly in the area of drones and aerial cabs. The document directs the FAA to expedite another regulatory decision now under consideration at the White House, to simplify procedures for companies that seek to use drones beyond an operator's line of sight without the need for individual permits. Drone delivery companies say such rules will allow them to scale their business and expand their geographic reach.
Federal agencies have also been advised to give priority to domestically manufactured products, particularly drones.
Administration officials told Bloomberg on condition of anonymity that the document is aimed at reducing reliance on foreign technology. Specifically, the executive order calls for the launch of an investigation and regulatory review by the Commerce Department regarding potential risks in the drone supply chain.
Although there is no outright ban on individual companies, particularly China's Da Jiang Innovations (DJI), the document could be grounds for restricting such manufacturers' access to U.S. telecommunications networks. Under the National Defense Authorization Act of 2024, DJI and Autel Robotics are subject to review for potential threats to national security.
In addition, the Trump administration continues to expand export restrictions on the transfer of advanced technologies to China, including artificial intelligence and jet engine components, as part of a broader trade deterrence strategy. These measures have become a key element of U.S.-PRC trade negotiations.
The Atlantic Council estimates that Chinese companies control about 90 percent of the U.S. commercial drone market and 80 percent of the global market. According to the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems (AUVSI), this is largely due to government support for Chinese manufacturers, which allows them to offer products at dumping prices.
Supersonic Technology
The third executive order deals with the development of supersonic technology in the United States. It provides for the abolition of a number of regulatory restrictions that, according to officials, are holding back the development of the industry. In particular, the document instructs the FAA to reconsider the ban on supersonic flights over land.
AUVSI CEO Michael Robbins welcomed the administration's initiative, saying the approved decrees "reaffirm the key role of drones in driving U.S. economic growth, national security and global leadership."
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