Miriam McNabb

Boston

Editor-in-Chief at Dronelife

Miriam McNabb is a contributing editor at DroneLife and Principal at Spalding Barker, sales strategy for startups.

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Articles

Drone Executive Orders U.S. Innovation, Airspace Security

3 weeks ago | dronelife.com | Miriam McNabb

What’s Inside Trump’s Drone Executive OrdersOn June 6, 2025, President Donald Trump signed two significant executive orders addressing unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), marking a pivotal moment for the commercial drone industry and national airspace security. The orders, “Unleashing American Drone Dominance” and “Restoring American Airspace Sovereignty,” establish an ambitious framework for expanding drone operations while addressing security concerns related to foreign-manufactured aircraft.
Trump Issues Executive Orders on Drones

3 weeks ago | dronelife.com | Miriam McNabb

President Donald J. Trump issued two major Executive Orders today, June 6, 2025, as part of a broader set of actions to strengthen American leadership in drone technology and enhance the security of national airspace. These measures, detailed in official White House fact sheets, aim to accelerate innovation, clarify regulatory authority, and reinforce U.S. competitiveness in the global drone and advanced aviation sectors.
From Fireworks to First Response: How Arlington PD Built a Smarter Drone Program

3 weeks ago | dronelife.com | Miriam McNabb

Arlington PD Drone As First Responder program begins with a bangBy DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim MagillPolice departments across the U.S. are initiating Drones as First Responders (DFR) programs for a number of reasons: to search for missing persons, to get a bird’s eye view of an accident scene or to track suspects fleeing from a crime scene. However, the police department in the city of Arlington, Texas can trace the origins of its DFR program back to a more colorful cause — fireworks.
Walmart and Wing Announce Major Drone Delivery Expansion

3 weeks ago | dronelife.com | Miriam McNabb

New partnership aims to bring drone delivery to millions of U.S. households in major metro areasWalmart and drone delivery company Wing have announced what they describe as the world’s largest drone delivery expansion. Over the next year, the service will become available at 100 additional Walmart Supercenters across key U.S. metro areas. By this time next year, customers in Atlanta, Charlotte, Houston, Orlando, and Tampa will be able to receive their Walmart orders by drone.
Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Reintroduces Drones for First Responders Act

3 weeks ago | dronelife.com | Miriam McNabb

Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, joined by China Select Committee Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI), and Congressmen Darin LaHood (R-IL) and Rob Wittman (R-VA), has reintroduced the Drones for First Responders (DFR) Act.
Does Better Positioning Really Improve Mapping Accuracy?

3 weeks ago | dronelife.com | Miriam McNabb

SimActive and Applanix Experts to Discuss the Role of High-Accuracy Positioning in Aerial MappingRegister for the Webinar:Thursday, June 12 | Two Live Sessions: 10 AM CET and 10 AM PSTRegister hereSimActive will host a live interview on Thursday, June 12, bringing together two industry experts to explore the impact of advanced positioning systems on mapping accuracy.
SampleServe and blueflite Partner on Drone-Based Water Sampling Solution

3 weeks ago | dronelife.com | Miriam McNabb

New collaboration highlights the growing ROI of drone programs in remote and regulated environmentDrone-Enabled Environmental Sampling Launches in MichiganSampleServe, a Michigan-based company known for digital environmental sampling tools, has announced a new partnership with drone logistics firm blueflite. Together, the companies aim to improve water and sediment sampling by integrating drone automation with a digital workflow platform.
Factorial Energy Ships Solid-State Batteries to Avidrone: A New Chapter in Drone Power

3 weeks ago | dronelife.com | Miriam McNabb

First drone deployment of FEST® battery tech could double flight range and support growing U.S. demand for secure supply chainFactorial Enters Drone Sector with First Solid-State Battery ShipmentFactorial Energy, a U.S.-based leader in solid-state battery technology, has announced its first shipment of FEST® lithium-metal battery cells for drone use. The recipient is Avidrone Aerospace, a Canadian company that designs long-range autonomous aircraft for commercial and defense missions.
Michael Robbins Testifies Before Congress on FAA Reauthorization Progress and Challenges

3 weeks ago | dronelife.com | Miriam McNabb

In a hearing before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Aviation, Michael Robbins, President and CEO of the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), outlined critical updates and challenges in implementing the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024. His testimony emphasized the urgent need for regulatory clarity, workforce development, and infrastructure modernization to secure U.S. leadership in the rapidly evolving drone and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) industries.
DIU’s Dual Announcements: Project G.I. Challenge and Blue UAS Overhaul Reflect Shifting Landscape for Trusted Drone Certification

3 weeks ago | dronelife.com | Miriam McNabb

The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) has announced two significant initiatives: the $20 million Project G.I. Challenge to fast-track next-generation UAS solutions, and a new framework inviting third-party assessors to support Blue UAS NDAA compliance. While these developments are designed to modernize and accelerate secure drone adoption for defense, they also highlight ongoing discussion about the Blue sUAS list’s role across government.