300,000 Drones: What Hegseth’s Drone Build-Up Means, and What ...
Dec 6, 2025 · Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has directed the Pentagon to embark on the largest unmanned systems buildup in U.S. history — an effort that could deliver more than 300,000 small …
Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) | Federal Aviation Administration
The FAA collaborates with industry and communities to advance drone operations and integrate them into the national airspace. Whether you are flying for fun or work, get the rules, resources, and tools, …
Drone Operations | U.S. GAO
Jun 6, 2024 · Drones also have a variety of military uses, such as supporting Department of Defense (DOD) efforts to conduct intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance. Growth in drone use is …
Drones in 2025: What State and Local Governments Should Know
Jan 9, 2025 · Before launching a drone program, government leaders need to be aware of the evolving legal landscape, potential security risks and the critical importance of community engagement. …
Blue UAS: All the DOD Approved "Blue Drones" [New for 2024]
Blue UAS are drones approved by the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) for use by the federal government. (UAS = Uncrewed Aerial Systems—or, in other words, drones.) To be given the Blue …
FEMA Announces New Counter-UAS Grant Program to Empower ...
Dec 9, 2025 · Cities and their law enforcement agencies are adapting to an increasingly complex threat environment as unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), colloquially known as drones, become part of …
Pentagon to Increase Low-Cost Drone Production in U.S.
Jun 6, 2025 · The Defense Department, with help from industry, will ramp up production and fielding of drones to maintain battlefield superiority.