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Skydio

The Rise of U.S. Drones Amid Anti-China Sentiment

Teal Drones shifted its focus from consumer drones to military and government contracts in order to survive in a market dominated by China's DJI.

Haye KestelooApr 15

Police

China Uses Drone Surveillance to Harass Foreign Journalists

A recent report by the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of China (FCCC) has shed light on the increasing surveillance and harassment faced by foreign journalists working in China. The report, based on a survey of FCCC members, reveals that Chinese authorities are employing advanced technology, such as drones and social media monitoring, to keep a close…

Haye KestelooApr 11

EHang

China Grants First Production Certificate for Passenger eVTOL Aircraft

Chinese drone maker EHang has obtained the first production certificate in China for a passenger-carrying autonomous aerial vehicle, the EH216-S.

Haye KestelooApr 10

China

Drones Attack Myanmar’s Military-Ruled Capital

In a bold move, Myanmar’s opposition group, the National Unity Government (NUG), claimed responsibility for a rare mass drone attack on the military junta’s heavily guarded capital, Nay Pyi Taw. The attack targeted the airport, air force base, and army headquarters, marking a significant escalation in the country’s ongoing three-year civil war, reports the BBC.…

Haye KestelooApr 4

China

China’s Low-Altitude Economy Soars with Minimal Government Interference

China has given the go-ahead for increased activity by drones and other aerial vehicles, triggering enthusiasm for the vast potential offered by the technology seen as crucial for boosting the country’s rapidly growing “low-altitude economy”. The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has promised to improve support services and refine the airworthiness certification system to…

Haye KestelooApr 1

China

Taiwan Races to Catch Up with China’s Military Drone Capabilities

As tensions between Taiwan and mainland China continue to rise, the island’s defense ministry has unveiled ambitious plans to bolster its combat drone capabilities. However, observers warn that Taiwan is at least five years behind its mainland counterpart in utilizing this technology. The ministry’s strategy includes acquiring locally produced and US-made drones, as well as…

Haye KestelooMar 30

China

Daring Drone Mission Captures Rare Glimpse into North Korea

Reddit user XiaoHao2 has recently shared the results of a risky drone mission that provided a rare look into the secretive nation of North Korea.

Haye KestelooMar 29

China

China’s WZ-7 Drone Conducts First Known Flight Over Sea of Japan

In an unprecedented move, one of China’s high-flying WZ-7 Soaring Dragon reconnaissance drones recently flew a mission over the Sea of Japan, marking the first known instance of this unique joined-wing aircraft operating in the area. The drone’s flight path suggests it may have crossed over Russian or North Korean airspace to reach its destination…

Haye KestelooMar 27

China

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