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How a Trump presidency could reshape the drone industry: regulation, innovation, and the China question
- As the drone industry enters a transformative era, the second term for Donald Trump could introduce pivotal shifts in regulation, domestic manufacturing and global competition across all aspects of the economy. During the first term, the Integration Pilot Program (IPP) was launched which has ultimately evolved into the FAA BEYOND Program, which remains ongoing today. The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 established a timeline for finalizing Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) rules. With use cases such as drone delivery or drone light shows, one operator operates multiple drones at once. The S.473 – American Security Drone Act of 2023 aims to reduce dependence on international suppliers. The evolution of trade tensions and national security policies is set to mean big price changes for drones. Strategic investments in domestic manufacturing and supply chains will be critical to reducing dependency on foreign components. Expect a seismic shift with Elon Musk taking on an advisory role in the Trump administration. The administration’s willingness to embrace risk could reshape the public perception of drones.
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