DJI
BREAKING: DJI MINI 5 leaked again! Spotted on the streets in China
The DJI Mini 5! I am so excited to show you this new brand new image of the new Mini 5. This little drone is tested and will arrive very soon. Summer
China
Export controls, the Shenzhen supply chain, and the geopolitics of the world’s drone-manufacturing superpower.
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Skydio
US Drone Makers Struggle to Break Free from Chinese Parts Dependency
The Pentagon’s push for thousands of American-made drones to counter China’s dominance has exposed a harsh truth: U.S. drone manufacturers are heavily reliant on Chinese components, creating a national security vulnerability (Note: not a data security issue…) that’s proving difficult to unravel. A recent Forbes article by David Jeans highlights the technical, economic, and regulatory…
DJI
DJI Mavic 4 Pro release DELAYED to may 13th, leaked email proves.
On March 19, I told you that the Mavic 4 Pro would be released on April 24. But I have to disappoint you: the DJI Mavic 4 Pro has been delayed to May 13th. This was revealed by a multiple DJI insiders and confirmed in an internal leaked email from DJI to their “Early Experience…
DJI
Trump’s Tariff Exemptions Spare Some Chinese Tech—But Not Drones: What U.S. Consumers Face in 2025
Latest Tariff Exemptions Leave Drones Exposed The Trump administration announced exemptions for certain Chinese-made electronics from its steep 125% reciprocal tariffs, offering relief to products like smartphones, laptops, and semiconductors, reports Reuters. However, drones, including those from market leader DJI, remain subject to a cumulative 170% tariff, as confirmed by U.S. Customs and Borde
Ukraine
Ukraine’s Drone Revolution: 100% Domestic FPV Drones Fuel a Technological Race
In a Kyiv basement, volunteers solder circuits and assemble carbon-fiber frames, crafting first-person view (FPV) drones that have become Ukraine’s lifeline in its war against Russia. A recent milestone by Vyriy, one of Ukraine’s leading drone manufacturers, marks a shift: drones built entirely from Ukrainian-sourced components, free from reliance on foreign supply chains. This achievement,…
China
Taiwan’s Drone Industry Targets Global Leadership with Non-Chinese Supply Chain Push
Taiwan's drone industry is accelerating its bid to become a global powerhouse, capitalizing on its semiconductor prowess and a strategic pivot
DJI
Drones and Tariffs – This Could be Bad!
Let’s talk about drones and tariffs today, what they mean for drone enthusiasts in particular, what you should do about them, and then I’ll share
DJI
AUVSI’s Fight Against AB 1160: Fearmongering Masquerading as Patriotism
The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) has launched a fierce attack on California’s Assembly Bill 1160 (AB 1160)
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