DJI Government Edition drones cleared by Pentagon
According to a report seen by DroneXL, the two DJI Government Edition drones have been cleared and recommended by the Pentagon as they do not show “malicious code or intent.”
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Skydio 2 price increases 35% to $1,349
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New DJI Mavic 3 top shell and bodywork photos
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Secret drone program planned by Chicago police
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Suicide drone shot down by Israeli jet
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DJI Assistant 2 update adds Fly Safe Database of DJI Air 2S
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