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DJI Audit Delay Risks Crippling U.S. Drone Industry and Public Safety
With the December 2025 deadline nearing, inaction could trigger an automatic ban on DJI drones, devastating DSPs and limiting first responders’ life-saving capabilities.
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Anduril and Rheinmetall Team Up to Build Advanced Drones for European Defense
In a major step for European defense technology, Anduril Industries and Rheinmetall have announced a partnership to develop and manufacture cutting-edge autonomous drones and propulsion systems tailored for NATO allies. The collaboration, revealed today, focuses on integrating Anduril’s Barracuda and Fury drones, along with solid rocket motors, into Rheinmetall’s European production and digital fr
Police
New Life-Saving Drones Take Flight Over Ocean City Beaches
Ocean City has introduced a groundbreaking addition to its public safety arsenal with the deployment of advanced life-saving drones equipped with inflatable rescue tubes. These innovative devices, featuring Chinese-made DJI Matrice drones, began patrolling the skies above the city’s beaches on Wednesday, June 11, as part of a new initiative by the Ocean City Police…
Ohio
Ohio Lawmakers Push for Drone Defense Act to Protect Homeowners’ Rights
State Representatives Angie King (R-Celina) and Ty Mathews (R-Findley) have introduced a resolution urging Congress to pass the Defense Against Drones Act of 2025, a move aimed at empowering Ohio homeowners to protect their privacy and property from unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). This legislation responds to growing concerns over drones flying near residential and agricultural…
Skydio
US Drone Makers Struggle to Break Free from Chinese Parts Dependency
The Pentagon’s push for thousands of American-made drones to counter China’s dominance has exposed a harsh truth: U.S. drone manufacturers are heavily reliant on Chinese components, creating a national security vulnerability (Note: not a data security issue…) that’s proving difficult to unravel. A recent Forbes article by David Jeans highlights the technical, economic, and regulatory…
Skydio
Skydio Faces Backlash in Viral Roast Over Spy Mailer Scandal
A viral YouTube video titled “The Ultimate Skydio Roast: Surveillance, Stupidity, and Straight-Up Shame” by Wedgenbigg has reignited controversy surrounding Skydio’s questionable marketing tactics, spotlighting a scandal first uncovered by DroneXL. The video delivers a scathing critique of Skydio’s decision to send law enforcement promotional mailers embedded with AT&T SIM cards capable of trackin
FAA
Oregon Senate Bill 238 Advances: Police Drones Set for Expanded Role in 911 Responses
On April 7, 2025, Oregon’s Senate Judiciary Committee voted 5-1 to advance Senate Bill 238, a proposal to broaden police drone use for 911 calls, suspect pursuits, and search operations, according to OregonLive. The bill, now headed to the Senate floor, aims to align Oregon with states like California and New York, where law enforcement…
DJI
DJI Challenges US Security Agencies in NDAA Deadline Push
Chinese drone maker DJI has formally requested five US national security agencies to evaluate its products ahead of a critical December 31, 2025 deadline established by National Defense Authorization Act provisions. In a letter sent to the Department of Homeland Security, Department of Defense, FBI, NSA, and Office of the Director of National Intelligence in…
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