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EHang

EHang has hinted via Twitter about the arrival of a new model air taxi with a much longer flight range than the current two-seater EH216.

Wiebe de JagerMar 10

DJI

DJI's Game of Drones. Today, Reuters explains how the Chinese drone maker keeps losing talent amidst ongoing tensions between the US and China

Haye KestelooMar 8

Drones for Good

DJI drones, including DJI Inspire 2s, Zenmuse Z30s, and more featured in these impressive Chinese first responders promotional videos.

Haye KestelooFeb 18

EHang

Chinese drone taxi manufacturer EHang's stock plummeted yesterday after US investment analyst Wolfpack Research released a damning report

Wiebe de JagerFeb 17

Drone Light Show

A drone light show that depicted the life of Vincent Van Gogh broke the Guinness World Record for the longest animation performed by drones.

Haye KestelooFeb 10

China

President Trump signed an executive order that requires all U.S. agencies to assess the security risks of drones that are made in China,

Haye KestelooJan 19

Xiaomi

Consumer electronics company and drone maker Xiaomi has been added to the military blacklist, i.e. a list of companies with suspected ties..

Haye KestelooJan 15

China

Last week, 36 tourists made a scenic flight in the EHang 216 AAV, an electrically powered multirotor drone with room for two people. EHang

Wiebe de JagerJan 13

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