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North Dakota lawmakers are pushing forward with ambitious legislation to replace nearly 90% of state-owned drones manufactured in China, addressing mounting national security concerns about critical infrastructure surveillance. The proposed bill, introduced by Republican Representative Mike Nathe, would allocate $15 million to swap out potentially compromised unmanned aircraft systems and provide
OpenAI has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Anduril Industries to integrate artificial intelligence technology into anti-drone defense systems, marking the AI developer’s most significant venture into the defense sector to date, reports Bloomberg. A Strategic Alliance for Drone Defense The collaboration aims to enhance the detection and response capabilities against unmanned aerial thre
In a concerning development for military security, unidentified drones were detected hovering over three US Air Force bases in East Anglia, England, during November 2023. The suspicious activity occurred between November 20-22 at RAF Lakenheath, RAF Mildenhall, and RAF Feltwell, coinciding with preparations for potential nuclear weapons deployment at RAF Lakenheath, reports The Guardian. Expert…
Welcome to your Weekly UAS News Update! We have three stories for you: DJI launches two new Agras products, Anzu Robotics with automated flight planning, and then lastly, a drone rescue in Washington. Let’s get to it! DJI Product Launches DJI launched several new products this week. The DJI Mic Mini, a small microphone system,…
Former U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch has withdrawn from representing DJI Technology in its lawsuit against the Pentagon, following intense criticism from Representative Elise Stefanik and others over her decision to represent the Chinese drone manufacturer, reports the National Review. High-Stakes Legal Battle Over Pentagon Blacklist The controversy centers around DJI’s October lawsuit chall
The European Union is preparing to expand its sanctions regime against Russia, with a particular focus on Chinese companies involved in manufacturing military drones for Moscow’s war effort. The proposed 15th sanctions package aims to tighten restrictions on Russia’s military capabilities and oil revenue streams, reports Reuters. New Sanctions Target Drone Manufacturing Networks A significant…
A heated debate is underway in Washington as Republican lawmakers advocate for legislation to ban DJI drones, citing national security concerns. However, in a short film from the Financial Times, [former] DJI executives and industry experts warn that such a move could disrupt American businesses and public safety operations. The Security Debate The controversy centers…
DJI’s agricultural division just stepped up its game in China with two new heavy-duty farm drones – the Agras T100 and T70. These workhorses are built to carry more payload and offer improved spreading capabilities compared to previous models, according to DroneNR. T100: The New Flagship Farm Drone The T100 is making waves as DJI’s…
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