Romeo Durscher Speaks to the FTC's Redefinition of Made in the US and Its Role in Drone Security

Although the FTC recently added much needed clarity on what qualifies as Made in America, what does this label practically mean for the drone industry and is it the only path toward ensuring your drone is secure? Not necessarily.

Commercial UAV News spoke with Romeo Durscher, VP of Public Safety at Auterion, to discuss the particulars of the FTC crackdown; the distinctions between made in America, NDAA, and blue sUAS; how countries are dealing with these questions globally; their new partnership with NTT eDrone in Japan; and more.

Watch the full interview below:

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Danielle Gagne

Danielle Gagne was the Editorial Analyst for Commercial UAV News. She continues to be dedicated to providing commercial drone professionals with exclusive insights and content from experts in the field, keeping the industry informed and up to date on everything related to drones.

Danielle originally came to Commercial UAV News from an editorial background in higher education publishing where she edited books on every topic from financial risk management to nanotechnology and morphing wing technology. During that time, she reported and conveyed the business needs and expectations between all points of her organization and the technology team, working closely with IT development. She found these aspects of her previous career invaluable to understanding and conveying the convergence of technology, business, public perception, and regulation in the drone industry as editorial analyst.