White House Order Aims to Boost New Generation of U.S. Aircraft
- Preston Grimes
- Jun 9
- 1 min read
June 9, 2025 | Jack Daleo
‘Long-overdue steps’ aim to promote innovation without sacrificing national security.
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that aims to usher in a new generation of drones, self-flying planes, and electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxis while shutting out “unfair foreign competition” from countries like China.
The order, “Unleashing American Drone Dominance,” contains a package of measures designed to bolster the U.S. drone industry by lifting restrictions and streamlining manufacturing, testing, and access for American-built uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS).
“Our drones are deployed today in defense, public safety, and infrastructure,” said Eric Brock, CEO of drone and counter-UAS firm Ondas, in a statement. “What we needed was a clear framework to scale—and now we have it. This will accelerate commercialization across the entire industry.”
Source: Flying
