Export controls, the Shenzhen supply chain, and the geopolitics of the world’s drone-manufacturing superpower.
On March 14, 2025, SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd. and its subsidiary Shenzhen Dajiang Baiwang Technology Co., Ltd. (collectively “DJI”) filed a motion for summary judgment in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, challenging the U.S. Department of Defense’s (DoD) designation of the company as a “Chinese Military Company” (CMC) under Section…
What began as a Chinese boy’s dream to simplify flying helicopters in the 1990s spiraled into DJI, a global drone empire that reshaped aerial photography, surveillance, and modern warfare. From a forgotten 2005 customs bust in Japan to the battlefields of Ukraine, where DJI drones drop bombs on tanks, Frank Wang’s journey is a tale…
Today, I received news about the DJI Mavic 4 Pro. Two little birds told me they had inf about the release date, 7 key features, specs and price.
A research team from China has achieved a groundbreaking milestone in drone technology, successfully flying a hexacopter UAV in temperatures
At Skydio’s recent Elevate FY26 employee conference in New York, the U.S.-based drone startup handed out an unusual piece of company swag: Nike-branded socks emblazoned with the phrase “DON’T F*CK WITH SKYDIO” in bold, blue capital letters. Far from the standard corporate fare of logos or tame slogans, this expletive-laden message radiates aggression and defiance.…
The Law Enforcement Drone Association (LEDA) has issued a strong rebuttal to the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) following an opinion piece by AUVSI President and CEO Michael Robbins, published on DroneLife on February 24, 2025. In a detailed letter, LEDA President Jon Beal criticizes Robbins’ call for immediate restrictions on drones and…
North Dakota is poised to solidify its leadership in the drone industry with a newly approved $11 million appropriation aimed at integrating its Vantis unmanned aerial system (UAS) with the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Pathfinder radar program. This development, detailed in a recent article by the North Dakota Monitor, promises to expand commercial drone applications…
A proposed Missouri law aiming to ban law enforcement from purchasing drones manufactured in China, such as DJI drones, has stirred controversy in the state capital. Senate Bill 296 (SB 296), introduced by Sen. Rick Brattin (R-Harrisonville), seeks to address national security concerns but has drawn sharp opposition from law enforcement and public safety officials…
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