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U.S. Lawmakers Consider Banning DJI Drones Amid National Security Concerns In a move that could ground the fleet of DJI drones across the country, U.S. lawmakers are weighing an FCC ban on the China-based drone manufacturer. This potential ban comes on the heels of recent actions taken against TikTok, as the federal government continues to…
In a bid to expand its offerings and tap into the growing demand for unmanned aerial vehicles, Robinson Helicopter, America’s largest non-military helicopter manufacturer, has acquired Ascent AeroSystems, a small drone maker based in Wilmington, Massachusetts. The acquisition, for an undisclosed amount, marks a significant move for the 51-year-old company as it seeks to diversify…
DJI teased the global launch of its DJI Agras T50 agricultural drone. The company shared a teaser with the title "Ready, Steady, Go."
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.
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…
Chinese drone maker EHang has obtained the first production certificate in China for a passenger-carrying autonomous aerial vehicle, the EH216-S.
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.…
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…
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