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China Drones: Chinese UAV manufacturers, DJI, domestic regulations, export policies, and the growing influence of Chinese-made drones in global markets.

Pentagon Urged to Prioritize Affordable Counter-Drone Systems as China Ramps Up Kamikaze Arsenal
The U.S. military needs to dramatically accelerate development of cost-effective counter-drone defenses to address the rapidly growing threat of Chinese attack drones, according to a new Bloomberg Editorial Board opinion piece. The warning comes as China reportedly orders nearly one…
EHang Teases VT35 Long-Range Air Taxi Launch for October 13
Chinese eVTOL manufacturer EHang has announced its next-generation long-range passenger aircraft will debut on October 13, marking a major expansion beyond its certified short-range models. The VT35 pilotless passenger eVTOL promises “several hundred miles” of range compared to the company’s…
DJI Responds to Court Ruling, Denies Military Ties Despite Pentagon Designation
DJI pushed back against a federal court decision upholding its Pentagon designation as a “Chinese Military Company,” issuing a statement on September 30 that highlights the court’s rejection of most government allegations while maintaining the drone maker has no military…
DJI Mavic 4 Pro Sees Major Discount on Amazon, Up to 19% Off
DJI’s flagship Mavic 4 Pro drone is now available on Amazon at significant discounts, with savings up to 19% across three configurations. The 100-megapixel professional drone starts at $2,199, down from its original $2,699 price point. Amazon is currently offering…
DJI Drone Ban Myths Debunked: Your Drone Won’t Be Bricked or Fall From Sky
A viral misinformation campaign is spreading false claims that a potential FCC ban would disable existing DJI drones, rendering millions of devices worthless. Drone dealers are pushing back with facts about what an FCC ban actually means. In a detailed…
DJI Faces December Ban Deadline as Political Pressure Spawns Proxy Company Network
A security audit mandated by Rep. Elise Stefanik could ban new DJI and Autel drone purchases within 30 days if the companies are deemed an “unacceptable risk” to national security by late December. But the looming deadline raises uncomfortable questions…
Chinese Drone Experts Secretly Develop Military UAVs with Sanctioned Russian Arms Maker
Chinese drone specialists have been conducting clandestine technical development work on military unmanned aerial vehicles at a sanctioned Russian weapons manufacturer, according to a Reuters exclusive report citing European security officials and internal documents. The collaboration between Chinese experts and…

Pentagon’s AI Drone Program Faces Major Setbacks, Gets Organizational Overhaul
The Pentagon’s ambitious Replicator Program—designed to deploy thousands of AI-enabled drones against China in a potential Taiwan conflict—has fallen significantly behind schedule due to widespread technical failures and procurement missteps. The Wall Street Journal reported September 26 that the troubled…
Global Military Drone Race Intensifies as Nations Rush to Copy Iran’s Shahed Design
Iran’s low-cost Shahed-136 drone has sparked an international arms race, with militaries worldwide scrambling to develop copycat versions of the weapon that has proven devastatingly effective in Ukraine, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The Iranian-designed drone, costing just…
DJI Loses Major Pentagon Lawsuit in Sweeping Defeat
DJI suffered a comprehensive legal defeat on September 26, 2025, when US District Judge Paul Friedman rejected the Chinese drone giant’s challenge to its Pentagon “Chinese Military Company” designation, dealing a crushing blow to the world’s dominant drone manufacturer despite…
DJI Shell Game Exposed: Security Bot Catches DJI’s Fikaxo Proxy Before Congressional Deadline
Security researcher uncovers Fikaxo, DJI’s newest proxy company as Chinese drone maker’s shell network adapts to escalating US restrictions through automated frequency monitoring A new DJI shell company called Fikaxo Technology Inc. has been discovered through sophisticated frequency analysis, representing…
Chinese Drone Makers Secretly Collaborate with Sanctioned Russian Arms Manufacturer
Chinese drone experts have been working directly with sanctioned Russian weapons manufacturer IEMZ Kupol to develop military drones, according to new intelligence documents obtained by Reuters. The collaboration involves multiple site visits and shipments of attack drones, revealing a deeper…