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The Washington Post just reported that Chinese drone maker DJI maintains close ties to the Chinese government and received state funding, despite repeated claims to the contrary. DJI, the world’s largest drone manufacturer has always denied that it had received direct funding from the Chinese government. New research and analysis by IPVM, a video surveillance…
Authorities in Russia have approved the KUB-E kamikaze drone from the Kalashnikov Group for export. “The Kalashnikov Group, together with Rosoboronexport, is ready to start promoting the KUB [unmanned aerial vehicle] on the international market,” the state-run manufacturer said in a statement. “It should be noted that this drone already has a successful experience of…
On Sunday, a drone pilot was detained in Sweden after flying his unmanned aircraft over the home of King Carl XVI Gustaf. According to police, the man was apprehended near Drottningholm Castle one of Sweden’s Royal Palaces on Sunday afternoon. The drone pilot is accused of breaking the rules that govern the preservation of important…
In Norway, TINE is testing dairy delivery by drone in partnership with Aviant, a company that uses drones for the delivery of medical samples and products. The first delivery of dairy by drone took place in December. Project manager and head of the technology lab at TINE, Eirik Åsheim, said, “Maybe we can fly the…
The Skeyetech surveillance drone box system from the French company Azur Drones may be used in Germany to make automated flights out of the pilot's view (BVLOS) over private territory. To
A 36-year-old Frenchman was sentenced last week by the Iranian court to 8 years in prison for allegedly committing espionage while flying a drone.
Drones and underwater robots (ROVs) are increasingly being used to inspect wind farms at sea, for example. Robot drone are perfect for checking
Japanese tour operator AirX has placed an order with Chinese manufacturer EHang for the delivery of 50 two-person EH216 drone taxis.
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