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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…
The United States, in coordination with the United Kingdom and Canada, has issued new sanctions on Iran, targeting Iranian drones, their use by Russia in the war in Ukraine, and the shipment of Iranian commodities. The U.S. Treasury Department accused over a dozen entities, individuals, and vessels of facilitating and financing the clandestine sale of…
Pixel Drone Show Greg Reverdiau, Haye Kesteloo interview Josh Ogden AVSS CEO AVSS about compliant parachute recovery systems for drones.
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…
Innovative Partnership Aims to Save Lives in Manatee County In a groundbreaking initiative, Tampa General Hospital (TGH) has partnered with Manatee County and Archer First Response Systems (ArcherFRS) to launch a first-of-its-kind drone program that delivers life-saving emergency equipment to 911 callers. The program, reportedly set to commence on May 1, is designed to significantly…
Amazon is making significant changes to its Prime Air drone delivery program. The company announced it will be closing its drone delivery site
London Defence Tech Hackathon brought together the UK's brightest minds in technology, venture capital, national security and drone innovation.
A British Airways A321 passenger jet narrowly avoided a collision with a drone while flying over Kent at an altitude of nearly 10,000 feet. The incident
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