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Darkhive Secures $21 Million to Boost Drone Manufacturing
San Antonio-based tech startup Darkhive has secured a $21 million investment to expand its drone manufacturing business. This latest funding round, led by cybersecurity-focused investment firm Ten Eleven Ventures, aims to support the company’s growth, fulfill Defense Department contracts, and…
NATO Grapples with Russian Drone Incursions as Pressure Mounts
NATO’s facing a growing dilemma as Russian drones and missiles increasingly violate member states’ airspace. This info comes from a recent report by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, highlighting the alliance’s struggle to respond effectively without escalating the conflict. Airspace Violations…
Russia’s New Long-Range Drone: The Garpiya-A1
Russia has reportedly started producing a new long-range attack drone called the Garpiya-A1, which uses Chinese engines and parts. This drone has been deployed in the war in Ukraine, causing damage to critical infrastructure and resulting in both civilian and…
Drone Tech Revolution: The End of Manned Warfare?
Raj M. Shah and Christopher M. Kirchhoff highlight a pivotal moment in military history, comparing the impact of AI-powered drones to the Maxim gun’s revolution in warfare, in a recent New York Times essay. The withdrawal of U.S.-provided M1A1 Abrams…
House Republicans Push Anti-China Bills, Including Drone Surveillance Ban
In a move that’s more about politics than policy, House Republicans are pushing through a series of bills aimed at showing they’re tough on China. While many of these bills are unlikely to become law due to Democratic opposition, one…
Lawmakers Urge Action Against Chinese Agriculture DJI Drones
In a recent letter, a group of lawmakers has raised concerns about the increasing use of Chinese-manufactured agriculture drones in the United States. The letter, addressed to the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, highlights…
US House Votes to Ban New DJI Drones Amid China Concerns
US House Bans New DJI Drones: A Closer Look The US House of Representatives has just approved the Countering CCP Drones Act (H.R. 2864), a bill aimed at banning the operation of new drones from Chinese manufacturer DJI in the…
Lawmakers Urge Action on Chinese Agriculture Drones
A dozen Republican lawmakers are pushing the Biden administration to address the use of Chinese-manufactured agriculture drones, citing national security risks. In a letter seen by Reuters, the lawmakers, including Representatives Elise Stefanik, Ashley Hinson, and John Moolenaar, have asked…
The Truth About DJI Drones and National Security
The continued effort by American lawmakers to ban DJI from selling its products in the United States is centered around the idea that it’s in the best interests of national security. However, many entities, including myself, believe this claim is…
Drone Ban Update, Anzu Investigation, $300K FAA Fines, Best Buy DJI Neo Leaks
Welcome to Your Weekly UAS News Update We have five stories for you this week. Yes, this is going to be a bit of a long one. We have updated Countering CCP Drones Act language, two of them actually. We…
Lawmakers Target DJI’s Alleged US Drone Loophole Through Anzu Robotics
U.S. lawmakers are sounding the alarm over what they perceive as a potential security threat from Chinese drone manufacturer DJI. The company is accused of using an unusual licensing agreement to sidestep restrictions on its products in the American market.…
China’s SA750U Drone Sets New Benchmark with Record Payload Test Flight
China has once again demonstrated its leadership in drone technology with the successful test flight of the SA750U, a domestically developed drone capable of carrying a record-breaking 3.2 metric tons of cargo. The flight, which lasted 40 minutes, marked a…