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DJI Mavic 4 Pro Cine drone
DJI

Fresh DJI Mavic 4 Pro leak: camera specs, smart features

Another round of DJI Mavic 4 Pro specs have leaked online, giving us further insight into the upcoming Mavic’s camera package and a range of features we haven’t come across before. The leak comes from well-known DJI leaker, @OsitaLV on X, with what looks to be confirmation from @JasperEllens in a quote post, adding, “Some…

Pioneer in Firefighting Drone Technology, Zhang Daibing, Dies at 47
Technology

Pioneer in Firefighting Drone Technology, Zhang Daibing, Dies at 47

Zhang Daibing, a leading figure in China’s drone industry and founder of innovative firefighting drone company Yunzhihang Technology, has died at age 47. His passing was confirmed through an official obituary released Friday, though no cause of death was specified, reports the South China Morning Post. A distinguished researcher turned entrepreneur, Zhang made significant contributions…

The Drone Dilemma: Balancing Security and Industry Needs
Department of Defense

China Condemns US Drone Security Investigation as ‘Irresponsible’

China’s Commerce Ministry issued a sharp rebuke to U.S. investigations into potential security risks posed by Chinese drone systems, calling the probe “extremely irresponsible” and demanding an immediate halt to what it termed “erroneous practices.” The statement comes in response to the U.S. Commerce Department’s announcement last week that it is considering new restrictions or…

DJI’s Strategic 2025 Drone Launch Pipeline Amid US-China Tensions
DJI

DJI’s Strategic 2025 Drone Launch Pipeline Amid US-China Tensions

DJI is kicking off 2025 with an aggressive product launch strategy, unveiling three significant new drone platforms in rapid succession amid escalating US-China trade tensions and potential regulatory challenges. The world’s leading drone manufacturer appears to be positioning these releases strategically ahead of anticipated policy shifts under the incoming Trump administration. Enterprise First:

The Drone Dilemma: Balancing Security and Industry Needs
Autel Robotics

US Commerce Department Weighs Comprehensive Chinese Drone Restrictions

The U.S. Commerce Department announced plans to consider new rules that could significantly restrict or ban Chinese-made drones in the American market, citing mounting national security concerns over potential remote access and data manipulation capabilities. The announcement, made today, marks the latest development in Washington’s intensifying scrutiny of Chinese drone manufacturers, reports Reu

DJI Plans Massive New R&D Hub in Ambitious Shenzhen Expansion
China

DJI Plans Massive New R&D Hub in Ambitious Shenzhen Expansion

DJI, the global leader in consumer drone technology, is set to significantly expand its presence in Shenzhen with plans for a new global headquarters dedicated to intelligent aviation systems according to recent announcements from Shenzhen municipal authorities. The ambitious project encompasses approximately 2 million square feet of construction area on a 168,500-square-foot plot within the…

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