<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true">The Trump administration aims to establish the U.S. as a global leader in drone manufacturing through executive orders.Goals include expediting the creation of BVLOS rule, establishing a domestic drone supply chain, and prioritizing American-made UAV purchases.U.S. faces a challenge from China, which dominates the consumer, enterprise, and first responder drone markets.Industry experts believe the U.S. can compete if federal agencies support the aggressive roadmap set by the administration.Executive orders focus on military drone production and regulatory changes for defense-related drones.The orders aim to modernize the DOD's drone procurement process and incentivize U.S. drone production.Emphasis placed on faster vetting processes, increasing test sites, and boosting market demand for American drones.Anticipated industry changes include mergers, acquisitions, and consolidation among drone technology companies.The orders seek to balance reducing demand for Chinese drones without causing major disruptions to users.Overall, the executive orders aim to spur growth in U.S. drone manufacturing and technology development.