Manufacturing American-made drones: Supply chains and a changing landscape
Join SmartDrone and Ouster for a discussion exploring the US drone surveying industry, the advantages of US-based drone manufacturing, the challenges of building a drone supply chain in the US, and the critical role of American-sourced and NDAA-compliant components.

In today's landscape, the ability to secure reliable and resilient supply chains is paramount, especially within the burgeoning drone technology sector. Manufacturing drones domestically in the United States presents a unique set of complexities and advantages. Join us for an in-depth discussion with SmartDrone’s Co-founder, Taylor Dixon, as we talk through the process of building drones on American soil.
This webinar will offer a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to produce a drone in the USA. Taylor will share SmartDrone’s firsthand experiences, including the difficulties of component sourcing and establishing a new supply chain to deliver compliant solutions.
If you're involved in or interested in the future of drone technology and the importance of secure, dependable supply chains, please join us.
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Date: June 25th, 2025
Time: 9 AM PDT/4 PM GMT