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Export controls, the Shenzhen supply chain, and the geopolitics of the world’s drone-manufacturing superpower.

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DJI

Autel Alpha Drone coming soon to compete with DJI Matrice 30 Thermal

These photos and specs were shared on social media, showing an Autel Alpha drone which would compete with the DJI Matrice 30 Thermal.

Haye KestelooApr 30

Chinese Drones in Spotlight Amid Maryland's Enforcement - Illinois Unleashes Police Drones for Event Security DJI drones pose national security threat of TikTok with wings - New DJI Zenmuse P1 and L1 payloads for DJI Matrice 300

Skydio

DJI drones pose the national security threat of TikTok, but with wings

Here we go again... Fearmongering in an ill-advised effort to ban DJI drones from the US. This time it is Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY)

Haye KestelooApr 28

Skydio

Florida’s Chinese Drone Ban Creates Challenges for Local Fire and Police Departments

Florida banned state and local government entities from using Chinese drones, grounding numerous police and fire drones in South Florida and risking the lives of first responders and Floridians. As a result, agencies are scrambling to find hundreds of thousands of dollars to replace their grounded drones with those from the state’s new “approved” list.…

Haye KestelooApr 6

Skydio

Blue sUAS Problems and Florida DMS Secretary Accused of Pimping for Skydio

Several first responders explained the problems with Blue sUAS, and Florida DMS Secretary Pedro Allende was accused of pimping for Skydio.

Haye KestelooMar 31

DJI

China keeps supplying Autel and DJI drones to Russia, NYT writes.

China has supplied over $12 million worth of Autel and DJI drones to Russia since its invasion of Ukraine, highlighting the quiet collaboration...

Haye KestelooMar 21

Senators Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Rick Scott (R-FL) introduced the American Security Drone Act of 2023, legislation aimed at prohibiting the purchase of drones from countries considered national security threats, especially China. New DJI Mini 3 is the mini camera drone for everybody, everywhere!

United States

Legislation proposed to restrict drone purchases from countries classified as national security threats

Senators Mark R. Warner and Rick Scott introduced the American Security Drone Act of 2023, legislation aimed at prohibiting drone purchases

Haye KestelooFeb 21

DJI

DJI celebrates 16th anniversary with a drone show

DJI, the world’s leading drone maker, recently celebrated its 16th birthday with a spectacular drone show over its new headquarters in Shenzhen, China. The event was a testament to the company’s impressive growth since its inception in 2006. Founded by Frank Wang, DJI’s first drone prototypes were created in his college dorm room. The company…

Haye KestelooFeb 17

More DJI Mini 3 specs, price and photos leaked by EU retailer

DJI

More DJI Mini 3 specs, release date, price, and photos leaked by EU retailer

Today, European retailer Alza listed the yet-to-be-released DJI Mini 3 online. Here are the DJI Mini 3 specs, possible release date, price, and photos

Haye KestelooDec 8

China

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