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In a letter to the Senate Armed Services Committee, major drone industry groups are sounding the alarm about the Countering CCP Drones Act, warning that it could have “severe and far-reaching” negative impacts on public safety if incorporated into the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The letter, signed by leaders from the Airborne Public Safety…
Estonia, a small Baltic nation with a population of just 1.3 million, is rapidly becoming a hotbed for drone warfare innovation. With a keen eye on Ukraine’s use of drones, Estonians are fielding new kit, changing doctrine, and revamping training for unmanned systems to prepare for a potential Russian invasion, reports Defense One. Remarkably, Estonia…
To keep its foothold in the US market, Chinese drone manufacturer DJI forges partnerships and licensing deals with U.S.-based companies.
Ukraine’s navy, decimated by the Russian invasion in February 2022, has made a stunning comeback by pioneering the use of drone boats, or uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs). These small, cheap, and quick-to-build naval drones have been instrumental in breaking the Russian blockade of Ukraine’s grain ships and winning the war in the Black Sea. Pioneering…
Broward County, Florida, steps up its mosquito control game with some high-flying technology. The county uses a drone to spray insecticide over
A recently leaked image by long-time DJI leaker Jasper Ellens has sparked speculation about the next iteration in the DJI Air drone series. The photo, shared on X (formerly known as Twitter), shows what appears to be a new DJI drone, possibly the DJI Air 3S or Air 4, although the poor resolution makes it…
The drone industry is facing a significant threat from the Countering CCP Drones Act (H.R.2864), which aims to limit the use of Chinese-manufactured drones in the United States. The bill has sparked opposition from various stakeholders, including drone service providers, public safety users, and American businesses that rely on this critical technology. Go to the…
The Renton Police Department (RPD) in Washington state is among the 1,400+ police departments nationwide utilizing drone technology, with over 30 drones and 24 FAA-licensed pilots. RPD is deploying drones across various divisions, from patrol to detectives and traffic investigations, to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in evidence collection and collision reconstruction. Drones Revolutionize C
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