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FAA Symposium/AAM Summit, Pyka Pelican Spray, China Drone Export Restrictions
Welcome to your Weekly UAS News Update. We have three stories for you this week. The first one is from the FAA Symposium and the AAM Summit currently taking place. Next, we discuss the Pica Pelican spray that has received…
China Tightens Control on Drone Exports Amid Global Security Concerns
In a bid to safeguard national security and interests, China declared on Monday that it would tighten controls on the export of drones and related equipment. The new regulations, effective from September 1, necessitate that vendors acquire permission before exporting…
Chinese DJI Drones in Spotlight Amid Maryland’s Enforcement
In an interesting twist, Maryland law enforcement uses drones produced by Chinese drone maker DJI, which is not just on a U.S. investment blacklist but has also been barred in four states. As frequent readers of DroneXL will undoubtedly know,…
Chinese-made DJI Drones Aid East Bay Hills in Preventing Wildfires
The Alameda County Sheriff’s Department has deployed advanced DJI drones from China to combat the increased wildfire risk in the challenging terrain of the East Bay Hills. Following a particularly wet winter season, the rapid growth and subsequent drying out…
NYPD’s Drones Sound the Alarm in Emergencies
The New York City Police Department (NYPD) has commenced trials for drones capable of broadcasting public safety alerts, particularly in times of emergencies. This initiative came into the spotlight on a rain-drenched Sunday, when New York’s emergency notification system flagged…
New Bills Propel Drones in Wildfire Fights
In a bid to ramp up the battle against wildfires, drones are soaring onto the scene, thanks to federal lawmakers’ initiatives. Yet, the bureaucratic entanglements around regulations and procurement pose significant challenges, prompting Congress to bolster unmanned aircraft’s use for…
Mysterious DJI Delivery Drone – Is the Future Now?
DJI, a leading name in the drone industry, might be stepping up its game by hinting at a new creation – a DJI Delivery Drone specifically designed for the Chinese market. A mysterious teaser video discovered by Quadro_News shows a…
DSPA’s Vic Moss talks drones, legislation, and joining forces with Drone Advocacy Alliance
DroneXL spoke to Vic Moss from Moss Photography and the Drone Service Provider Alliance about the newly formed Drone Advocacy Alliance to protect the use and choice of drones in the United States. Here is the interview with Vic in…
Up in the Air: Schulman’s Influence on Drone Policy
In this brief interview, Ramón Roche from PX4 dives into the experiences of Brendan Schulman, a key figure in shaping U.S. drone policy. Schulman, currently serving as Vice President of Policy & Government Relations at Boston Dynamics, cut his teeth…
Braving the Battlefront with Ukraine’s FPV Drones
Ukraine’s front-line soldiers are reporting a significant increase in kamikaze drones deployed by Russian forces. In response, Ukraine is stepping up its game and producing its own. This advancement is the topic of today’s report by a France 24 team…
National Security Takes Flight in China’s Drone Laws
China has announced a series of regulations aimed at managing the growing number of drones in its skies. Drone owners in the country will have to register with the government beginning next year, according to the first-ever national laws on…
Retail Revival: DJI Store Reopens in Hong Kong
After a two-year hiatus, DJI, the leading recreational drone maker worldwide, has returned to Hong Kong with a new store in the bustling Tsim Sha Tsui shopping district. DJI had cited the need to adapt to market changes as the…