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First Responders Fight to Keep Chinese DJI Drones in US Skies
Police departments and rescue workers are pushing back against efforts to ban Chinese-made DJI drones in the United States, according to a recent report from The Wall Street Journal. DJI Drones Dominate US Market Chinese drone manufacturer DJI currently holds…
Chinese Special Ops Employ Bird-like Drone in Military Exercise
A recent video release by Chinese military-affiliated media showcased the use of a biomimetic drone disguised as a small bird by an elite Chinese special operations force during a shooting competition. The event, held on August 1, coincided with China’s…
China Revamps Drone Export Controls Amid Global Scrutiny
China is set to modify its drone export regulations starting September 1, 2024, in a move that could reshape the global unmanned aircraft industry. According to a report from Reuters, these changes come as Western nations intensify their scrutiny of…
DJI Air 3S Flying Outside DJI Headquarters Shown In Leaked Video
DJI Air 3S Expected to Launch Soon In a short 34-second video clip shared by Igor Bogdanov, better known as Quadro_News on Twitter, we see the DJI Air 3S drone flying outside DJI’s head offices in Shenzhen, China. This video…
Leaked Video Reveal Possible DJI Air 3S Drone with Upgraded Camera
A video supposedly showing the DJI Air 3S shared on Twitter today has sparked excitement among drone enthusiasts, potentially unveiling the successor to the popular DJI Air 3 drone. The footage, reportedly captured at DJI’s Sky City facility in Shenzhen,…
Chinese Graduate Student Pleads Guilty to Drone Photography Espionage Charges
In a landmark case, Fengyun Shi, a Chinese graduate student, has pleaded guilty to charges under the Espionage Act for using a drone to photograph classified U.S. Navy vessels. This marks the first known conviction under a World War II-era…
Senate Bill Release, 55 Drones Lost, Freefly Astro Prime, & Watts Innovations Shuts Down
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have 4 stories for you: Senate NDAA Bill Release, drone show loses 55 drones, the Freefly Astro Prime, and Watts Innovations is transitioning into something else. Senate NDAA Bill Release The Senate…
DJI Ban Debate: Public Safety Experts Warn of Far-Reaching Consequences
As reported by DroneXL, the ongoing debate surrounding a potential ban on DJI drones in the United States has taken center stage, with public safety experts sounding the alarm about the wide-ranging impact such legislation could have on first responders,…
PLA and US Unveil Dueling Drone Strategies for Taiwan Strait
The South China Morning Post reports that both China and the US have revealed plans for drone-centric military operations in the Taiwan Strait. These strategies highlight the growing importance of unmanned aerial vehicles in potential conflict scenarios. China’s Drone Blockade…
US Air Force Unveils ULTRA Drone: A Game-Changer in Long-Endurance Reconnaissance
ULTRA: USAF’s New Spy Drone Flies for Days on End The United States Air Force has unveiled ULTRA, a new long-endurance reconnaissance drone that can fly for over 80 hours without needing a recharge, as reported by Interesting Engineering. This…
US Government Adds Autel Robotics to Commerce Department Blacklist
The US Department of Commerce has added drone manufacturer Autel Robotics to its “entity list,” effectively blacklisting the company, according to a statement from lawmakers. This move subjects Autel to export restrictions and specific licensing requirements for certain technologies and…
China Showcases Military Drones at Major European Defense Expo
According to a recent report from the South China Morning Post, China’s largest arms contractor, North Industries Group Corporation (Norinco), displayed an array of military drones at Eurosatory, one of Europe’s biggest defense exhibitions. This move highlights China’s growing competitive…