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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. The proposed Counter-UAS Authority Security, Safety, and Reauthorization Act has emerged as a contentious piece…
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 Public Safety (DPS) to create and maintain lists of prohibited countries, businesses, and entities from…
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, reports the South China Morning Post. A distinguished researcher turned entrepreneur, Zhang made significant contributions…
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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 a broader international drone coalition that has secured 1.8 billion euros in funding through the…
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 after spending nearly seven days exposed to winter conditions, having survived despite sustaining injuries from…
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 to the U.S. Commerce Department’s announcement last week that it is considering new restrictions or…
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 strategically ahead of anticipated policy shifts under the incoming Trump administration. Enterprise First:
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