DJI
Countering CCP Drones Act did NOT make it into NDAA!
We are THRILLED to report that the Countering CCP Drones Act language did NOT make it into the final version of the NDAA bill!
Haye Kesteloo
Haye Kesteloo is the Editor in Chief and Founder of DroneXL.co, where he covers all drone-related news, DJI rumors and writes drone reviews, and of EVXL.co, for all electric vehicle news. Haye can be reached at haye @ dronexl.co or @hayekesteloo. Also on LinkedIn, Muck Rack, Instagram and YouTube.
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High School NJROTC Program Pioneers Drone Education with Real-World Applications
A Naval Junior ROTC program at South Caldwell High School is taking an innovative approach to drone education, combining hands-on flight training with discussions of ethics and practical applications. The program, reportedly funded by a $1,500 Blue Ridge Electric Bright Ideas grant, features both a primary drone equipped with video capabilities and two smaller training…
United States
Spexi Secures $11.5M to Scale Global Drone Imagery Network
Drone imagery startup Spexi has raised $11.5 million in Series A funding to expand its network of pilots capturing ultra-high-resolution aerial data. Led by Blockchange Ventures, the funding validates Spexi’s innovative approach to building a standardized global imagery database that delivers 900 times the detail of traditional satellite imagery at significantly lower costs. The Vancouver-based…
FAA
Large-Scale Drone Activity Over New Jersey Raises Security Concerns
A wave of mysterious drone sightings across New Jersey has prompted investigations by federal authorities and raised questions about drone surveillance and airspace security. Reports describe large unmanned aircraft conducting systematic flights over critical infrastructure, including reservoirs, power lines, and railways across at least 10 counties since mid-November, reports the NY Times. The dr
Department of Defense
US Announces $988M Ukraine Aid Package Including Drone Systems
The United States has unveiled a significant new military aid package for Ukraine worth $988 million, which includes various unmanned aerial systems and related technology. The announcement came during the Reagan National Defense Forum in California on December 7, 2024, reports Reuters. This latest package draws from the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI), representing nearly…
Amazon
Amazon Takes First Steps Toward Drone Delivery in Europe with Italian Test Flight
Amazon has achieved a significant milestone in its European drone delivery ambitions, successfully completing its first test flight in Italy using the MK-30 delivery drone, reports Reuters. The December 4th test, conducted in the central Italian town of San Salvo, Abruzzo, marks a crucial step in Amazon’s plans to expand its Prime Air service beyond…
Department of Defense
Drone Industry Warns of Devastating Impact from Proposed Chinese Drone Restrictions
Drone industry veteran Vic Moss is raising urgent concerns about potential restrictions on Chinese-made drones being considered for inclusion in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Speaking in his personal capacity and on behalf of the Drone Service Providers Alliance (DSPA), Moss warns that proposed language from the Countering CCP Drones Act could have catastrophic…
Ukraine
Ukraine Unveils Long-Range “Hell” Drone with 430-Mile Strike Capability
Ukraine has revealed its latest domestically-produced unmanned aerial system called “Peklo” (meaning “Hell” in Ukrainian), showcasing a significant advancement in the country’s indigenous drone development capabilities. The new drone-missile hybrid boasts an operational range of 430 miles – more than double that of Western-supplied systems, reports Reuters. The unveiling ceremony took place in Kyi
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