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DJI pushed back against a federal court decision upholding its Pentagon designation as a “Chinese Military Company,” issuing a statement on September 30 that highlights the court’s rejection of most government allegations while maintaining the drone maker has no military connections. The Chinese drone giant, which controls 76% of the U.S. market, emphasized that the…
Flock Safety has officially brought its law enforcement-proven drone technology to the private sector with the September 25 launch of Flock Aerodome Drone as Automated Security (DAS), a turnkey automated drone system designed to protect airports, warehouses, healthcare campuses, and other large-footprint facilities. The announcement marks a significant expansion of autonomous drone security beyond
The U.S. Army has selected Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO) to supply its Flex FPV drone systems and establish forward-deployed manufacturing capabilities at overseas military facilities, marking a strategic shift toward bringing critical drone production closer to operational theaters. Under the contract announced today, the Canadian drone manufacturer will deliver high-performance first-person view
Harmattan AI, a Paris-based defense drone startup, is seeking a billion-dollar valuation in its latest funding round, just 18 months after launching, according to reporting by Sifted. The ambitious raise comes as the company has already secured major contracts with French and UK military forces, positioning it as a rising force in Europe’s surging defense…
Amazon Prime members are getting access to exclusive discounts on the DJI Mini 4K drone, one of the company’s most affordable and popular entry-level models. The limited-time price cuts bring bundled kits down by as much as $70 at checkout, marking one of the rarest U.S. deals on DJI gear in recent months, according to…
Denmark has ordered an unprecedented five-day ban on all civilian drone flights following a week of mysterious drone sightings over military bases and airports that authorities are calling a “hybrid attack,” according to Reuters. The prohibition, which runs from September 30 through October 4, marks one of Europe’s most dramatic responses to what security officials…
France and Sweden have dispatched military anti-drone units to Denmark this week to protect an informal European Union summit in Copenhagen, responding to recent unexplained drone flights over Danish airports and military installations, Defense News reports. The deployment underscores growing concerns about hostile drone activity in European airspace and demonstrates how counter-UAS capabilities h
DJI’s flagship Mavic 4 Pro drone is now available on Amazon at significant discounts, with savings up to 19% across three configurations. The 100-megapixel professional drone starts at $2,199, down from its original $2,699 price point. Amazon is currently offering three DJI Mavic 4 Pro packages at reduced prices, making the professional-grade drone more accessible…
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