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House Homeland Security Chair Pushes Counter-Drone Bill Amid Party Division
The Chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, Rep. Mark Green (R-Texas), is making a renewed push for legislation that would enable state and local authorities to “take down” unidentified drones, though the initiative faces resistance even within Republican ranks.…
Nevada Law SB11 Restricts Public Agency Drone Use, Bans DJI
Nevada Senate Bill 11 (SB11), which took effect January 1, 2025, has introduced significant restrictions on unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) use by public agencies and law enforcement in Nevada. New Restrictions on Drone Sources The law requires Nevada’s Department of…
Pioneer in Firefighting Drone Technology, Zhang Daibing, Dies at 47
Zhang Daibing, a leading figure in China’s drone industry and founder of innovative firefighting drone company Yunzhihang Technology, has died at age 47. His passing was confirmed through an official obituary released Friday, though no cause of death was specified,…
DJI Matrice 4T: First Look and Flight Test
All right, so today I’m up in Ottawa, Canada for one reason, and that’s to check out DJI’s newest Enterprise drone, the Matrice 4T. Notice we have something sitting up on top of the drone here – this is AVSS’s…
DJI Launches AI-Powered Matrice 4 Series, Advancing Enterprise Drone Capabilities
DJI has unveiled its new Matrice 4 Series enterprise drones, marking a significant shift toward AI-powered commercial drone operations with two specialized models: the Matrice 4 Enterprise (M4E) and Matrice 4 Thermal (M4T) . The launch represents DJI’s most ambitious…
Latvia Accelerates Combat Drone Support for Ukraine with New 1,000-Unit Initiative
Latvia’s defense industry is ramping up its drone support for Ukraine, with Defense Minister Andris Spruds announcing on December 28, 2024, that over 1,000 combat drones are being prepared for immediate transfer to Kyiv. This latest commitment is part of…
Drone Spotlight Guides Successful Night Rescue of Stranded Teen Hiker in Nevada
A drone equipped with powerful spotlight capabilities played a crucial role in a four-hour rescue operation of a stranded teenage hiker on Lone Mountain, demonstrating the expanding capabilities of drone technology in emergency response. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department…
7 Days in the Cold: Thermal Drone Locates Missing Bernese Mountain Dog
A thermal drone deployment led to the successful rescue of a missing Bernese Mountain Dog in Crystal Lake, Illinois, demonstrating the growing importance of drone technology in search and rescue operations. The two-year-old dog named Charlie was discovered on Sunday…
China Condemns US Drone Security Investigation as ‘Irresponsible’
China’s Commerce Ministry issued a sharp rebuke to U.S. investigations into potential security risks posed by Chinese drone systems, calling the probe “extremely irresponsible” and demanding an immediate halt to what it termed “erroneous practices.” The statement comes in response…
DJI’s Strategic 2025 Drone Launch Pipeline Amid US-China Tensions
DJI is kicking off 2025 with an aggressive product launch strategy, unveiling three significant new drone platforms in rapid succession amid escalating US-China trade tensions and potential regulatory challenges. The world’s leading drone manufacturer appears to be positioning these releases…
The Pentagon turns to AI-powered kamikaze drones
The Pentagon has announced a new $8.8 million contract with Israeli company XTEND that will see the department acquire Precision Strike Indoor & Outdoor (PSIO) drones for combat teams in the field. The U.S. Department of Defense’s Irregular Warfare Technical…
DJI Mavic 4 Pro: Extra Flight Time Comes with EU Weight Restrictions
DJI’s upcoming Mavic 4 Pro drone will offer an impressive 52-minute maximum flight time but may face regulatory challenges in Europe due to its weight, according to reliable DJI leaker <a href=”https://twitter.com/OsitaLV”>OsitaLV</a>. Weight and Regulatory Implications The new flagship consumer…