Us Drone Program

'Too reliant' on foreign sources: Trump to impose tariffs on drone imports

A proclamation signed by Trump imposes a 100 per cent ad valorem tariff ​on drones of a certain size or with certain capabilities that are particularly sensitive for national security purposes

Trump signs order to boost drone security ahead of World Cup, Olympics

Officials say the aim of the orders is to boost US manufacturing and innovation while reducing dependence on foreign rivals like China, which leads the global commercial drone market

India signs Rs 32,000-cr deal for 31 US Predator drones to counter China

As part of the deal, India and the US have also agreed to set up a maintenance, repair and overhaul facility for the 31 MQ-9B Predator armed drones in the country

India to buy 31 Predator drones from US for $3.5 bn; all you need to know

These drones can operate at heights up to 50,000 feet for over 27 hours with a payload capacity of 1,746 kg

FedEx, Alphabet, Uber to fly with US drone program, Amazon's wings clipped

The program was pushed by President Donald Trump's White House as a way to speed approvals of more far-ranging unmanned flight operations