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DJI RC Plus 2 Controller Revealed with Major Design Overhaul and O4 Transmission
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DJI RC Plus 2 Controller Revealed with Major Design Overhaul and O4 Transmission

DJI’s professional controller lineup is getting a significant upgrade with the new DJI RC Plus 2, featuring enhanced transmission capabilities and comprehensive design improvements, as reported by dronenr on X. The DJI RC Plus 2 was launch together with the D-RTK3 and O4 Image Transmission Relay. So far, the launch of these new DJI products…

EU Investigates Chinese Military Drone Production for Russia's Ukraine War
Ukraine

EU Investigates Chinese Military Drone Production for Russia’s Ukraine War

A senior EU official revealed that intelligence reports indicate a China-based company is manufacturing military drones destined for Russia’s war effort in Ukraine, according to POLITICO. Secret Factory Operations Under Scrutiny The unnamed EU official stated, “We have had reports from intelligence sources on the existence of a factory inside China producing drones which are…

China Shows Off Massive Drone Mothership at Zhuhai Airshow's First-Ever Drone Zone
China

China Shows Off Massive Drone Mothership at Zhuhai Airshow’s First-Ever Drone Zone

China’s largest aviation showcase has taken flight in Zhuhai, featuring a dedicated drone zone for the first time in the show’s history. The star attraction? A massive drone mothership capable of unleashing swarms of smaller UAVs for both intelligence gathering and strike missions. Source: VOA News Meet the SS-UAV: China’s Drone Carrier of the Skies…

Overhead black-and-white view of a DJI Phantom quadcopter surrounded by folding DJI Mavic drones and other multirotors arranged on a white surface
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Shenzhen Commits $1.7B to Build Massive Drone Infrastructure Network

China’s tech powerhouse Shenzhen is making a bold move into the future of urban air mobility, pledging $1.7 billion to develop infrastructure for low-altitude flight operations through 2026, according to a report from the South China Morning Post. Ambitious Infrastructure Plans The city’s planning includes construction of more than 1,200 take-off and landing platforms by…

US Drone Maker Skydio Faces Critical Supply Chain Crisis After Chinese Sanctions
Skydio

US Drone Maker Skydio Faces Critical Supply Chain Crisis After Chinese Sanctions

Skydio, America’s largest drone manufacturer and a vital supplier to Ukraine’s military, is grappling with an unprecedented supply chain crisis after Beijing imposed sweeping sanctions, blocking access to essential components, according to the Financial Times. Supply Chain Disruption Threatens Operations The San Mateo-based company has been hit particularly hard by the disruption to their battery…

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