{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Your Drone Questions. Answered.","title":"YDQA: Ep 136- \"Is the Future of U.S. Drones Being Reshaped by FCC Rules and Onshoring in 2026?”","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/e5fc4979\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1233,"description":"What does early 2026 mean for the American drone industry?In this episode of Your Drone Questions. Answered, we sit down with WISPR Systems to talk about their journey from a Mississippi startup to a nationally recognized U.S. drone manufacturer — and how recent regulatory changes are impacting the entire UAS landscape.John McArthur shares how WISPR Systems evolved from building drones for professors at Mississippi State University to becoming a major player in the surveying and mapping space. You’ll hear how the company made a strategic decision to “plant their flag” in one vertical, master complex technologies like RTK, PPK, LiDAR, and photogrammetry, and build partnerships with key industry leaders.We also break down:The December 2025 Federal Highway and FCC announcementsWhat NDAA compliance actually means (and why it’s often misunderstood)The difference between American-made, NDAA compliant, Green List, and Blue List dronesHow supply chain realities — especially batteries and payload components — are shaping U.S. manufacturingWhat this all means for contractors, DOT projects, and commercial operatorsWhether waivers may provide clarity for allied-country payloads like Sony camerasIf you’ve been confused about compliance language, worried about what you can legally fly, or wondering how U.S. drone manufacturing is evolving under new federal priorities — this conversation brings clarity.You’ll also learn about WISPR Ranger Pro and the SkyScout series — including how they positioned their platform as a compact, open-payload alternative for professional surveying and mapping teams transitioning from DJI ecosystems.For more information or to connect with the WISPR team, visit: 👉 https://wisprsystems.com/https://wisprsystems.com/wispru/Want your drone question answered in a future episode? Submit it here: https://ydqa.io","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/O3xSwdt1Z-HQnxOrlbpoMGlznHrJoZDg38hL81g0syU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQwMDA0LzE2Nzkz/NjIwMzQtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}