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DJI FlyCart 100, Wingtra Teases New Drone, and Man Rescued From Flood by Drone
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have three stories for you this week: DJI is releasing the FlyCart 100, an impressive drone; Wingtra is teasing a new drone; and a “Drones for Good” story. Let’s dive in. DJI…
Ukraine Faces Drone Crisis as China Halts DJI Mavic Sales – Can Domestic Alternatives Fill the Gap?
Ukrainian forces are grappling with a critical shortage of DJI Mavic drones due to China’s export restrictions, threatening frontline reconnaissance and artillery operations. RBC-Ukraine reports that these restrictions have disrupted supplies, forcing Ukraine to seek alternatives amid a monopoly by…
Drone Saves Man from Flood in China, Highlighting Rescue Potential
In a dramatic rescue captured on video, a drone lifted a man to safety from a flooded rooftop in southwestern China, showcasing the life-saving potential of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The operation, reported by The New York Times, occurred in…
China’s Y-20 Drone-Dropping Beast: A Sky Full of Trouble?
Yo, DroneXL crew! Buckle up, because China’s just dropped a bombshell—literally. According to Taiwan News, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is flexing with a new variant of its Y-20 cargo plane that’s designed to unleash a swarm of drones like…
DJI FlyCart 100 Unveiled: Heavy-Lift Drone with 80kg Payload Redefines Cargo Logistics
DJI has launched the DJI FlyCart 100 (FC100), marking a significant leap in heavy-lift cargo drone technology. Unveiled today, this flagship drone boasts an 80-kilogram (176-pound) payload capacity, targeting industrial, emergency, and logistical applications. Designed to operate in demanding environments,…
U.S. Humanoid Robot Industry Must Learn from Drone Market’s Chinese Dominance
The U.S. humanoid robot sector, poised for growth, risks repeating the drone industry’s missteps, where Chinese manufacturers like DJI captured the market with low-cost, user-friendly products. As companies like Agility Robotics and Apptronik advance their robots for factory and warehouse…
Indian Drone Startup Raphe mPhibr Secures $100M to Boost Military UAV Production
Indian drone manufacturer Raphe mPhibr has raised $100 million in a Series B funding round to advance its research and production of military unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), driven by surging demand for drones in battlefield operations and border surveillance. Led…
Drones Take Flight: Revolutionizing Animal Counting with Sky-High Tech!
Hey there, drone fans! Buckle up, because we’re diving into something I’m absolutely obsessed with: using drones to count and detect animals in the wild. This isn’t just cool tech—it’s a game-changer for farmers, ranchers, and conservationists. Imagine soaring over…
Chinese Drone Component Prices Surge, Impacting U.S. Market
Chinese regulations introduced in September 2024 have driven a sharp increase in drone component prices, reshaping the U.S. commercial drone market. According to Nikkei Asia, export permits for dual-use goods have caused a supply crunch, with infrared device prices tripling,…
DJI’s 2025 Security White Paper: A Game-Changer for Drone Users
Hi everyone, how are you doing? DJI recently released its 2025 Security White Paper, a comprehensive document spanning over 70 pages of technical and policy details. This paper directly challenges the narrative that DJI drones pose a national security risk.…
Cannon-Fired Drones: China’s Sky Eye Blasts Warfare into the Future
China has just lobbed a metaphorical grenade into the world of military tech with their latest innovation: drones fired straight out of artillery cannons. Yes, you read that right—drones that get yeeted from a 155mm howitzer like a paper plane…
China’s Mars Drone Hunts For Life with a Claw!
Buckle up, drone squad! China’s Tianwen-3 mission is sending a drone to Mars, and it’s straight-up nuts. Slated for a 2028 launch, this beast will nab 500 grams of Martian dirt and rocks by 2031, chasing signs of ancient life.…