White House Unveils Package of Drone Measures in Executive Order

Trump takes aim at UAV security threats with increased oversight and counter-drone capabilities.

Jack Daleo

Saturday, June 07, 2025 at 08:00 AM ET

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President Donald Trump’s executive order aims to improve uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) oversight as more drones enter U.S. airspace. [Courtesy: JeShoots/Pexels]

Key Takeaways:

The White House issued an executive order introducing sweeping measures to secure U.S. airspace against threats from a rapidly growing number of uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS), citing public safety and national security risks, including potential weaponization.
Key initiatives include authorizing federal agencies to detect and track drones, providing grants for state and local law enforcement to acquire drone detection technology, and establishing training centers and task forces to address UAS threats.
The order also directs the FAA to implement restrictions on drone operations over critical infrastructure and public gatherings, complementing ongoing regulatory efforts aimed at both enhancing security and facilitating expanded commercial drone activities.

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The White House on Friday unveiled a sweeping set of measures designed to secure U.S. airspace as uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) operations grow increasingly complex.

As of April, there are more than 1 million drones registered with the FAA. About 420,000 of these are commercial drones that perform inspections, transport cargo, and deliver food, drinks, prescriptions, and medical equipment for compensation. Of the rest, many are hobbyist drones produced by China’s DJI—a company lawmakers have derogatorily referred to as “Tiktok with wings.” DJI drones are banned by several federal agencies due to accusations of spying for the Chinese government.