March 20, 2025
BY AUVSI
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will conduct drone-detection testing in Cape May, New Jersey, between April 14-25. The FAA will operate several large drones and more than 100 commercial off-the-shelf drones during the two-week period. Testing will take place over the water and near the Cape May Ferry Terminal during the daytime on weekdays only.
Michael Robbins, the President and CEO of the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) issued a statement endorsing the Directing Resources for Officers Navigating Emergencies (DRONE) Act of 2025.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth directed the Department of the Air Force to pause all planning related to its “Re-Optimization for Great Power Competition” effort—a move that leaves a sweeping plan to transform the Air Force and Space Force in limbo.
Vertiq announced that its 81-08 G2 Module has been added to the Defense Innovation Unit’s (DIU) Blue UAS Framework list. This milestone marks the first motor and ESC combination to receive such approval, addressing the drone industry’s critical need for a reliable source of high performance propulsion components.
AURA Network Systems has commended the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for adopting the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Facilitating Opportunities for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM). The inclusion of the company’s 450 MHz band for Control Non-Payload Communications (CNPC) services marks a significant step toward the next generation of aviation.