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We have big news to share. You may already have seen online, but if not, the text of the 2025 NDAA was released by the House Rules Committee on Saturday. We are THRILLED to report that the Countering CCP Drones Act language did NOT make it into the final version of the bill!

DJI

Countering CCP Drones Act did NOT make it into NDAA!

We are THRILLED to report that the Countering CCP Drones Act language did NOT make it into the final version of the NDAA bill!

Haye KestelooDec 8

DJI

DJI Air 3S vs Mini 4 Pro: My In-Depth Testing Results From Alaska to the Desert

You might think the DJI Air 3S beats the Mini 4 Pro in every category, but my extensive field testing has revealed some surprising results.

Jake SloanDec 8

Let me break down what you need to know about the DJI Mini 4K and the DJI Neo, because they're actually very different machines designed for very different types of pilots.

DJI

What’s The Best Cheap Beginner Drone? DJI NEO vs Mini 4K

Let me break down what you need to know about the DJI Mini 4K drone and the DJI Neo, because they're actually very different machines...

Billy KyleDec 8

Amazon

Amazon Takes First Steps Toward Drone Delivery in Europe with Italian Test Flight

Amazon has achieved a significant milestone in its European drone delivery ambitions, successfully completing its first test flight in Italy using the MK-30 delivery drone, reports Reuters. The December 4th test, conducted in the central Italian town of San Salvo, Abruzzo, marks a crucial step in Amazon’s plans to expand its Prime Air service beyond…

Haye KestelooDec 7

Industry expert Vic Moss has raised urgent concerns about potential restrictions on Chinese-made drones being fast-tracked through Congress, warning of devastating consequences for the US drone industry if certain provisions are included in the upcoming National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

Autel Robotics

Urgent NDAA Developments Could Severely Impact US Drone Industry

Industry expert Vic Moss has raised urgent concerns about potential restrictions on Chinese-made drones being fast-tracked through Congress, warning of devastating consequences for the US drone industry if certain provisions are included in the upcoming National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). According to Moss, a member of the Drone Service Providers Alliance (DSPA), House and Senate…

Russ 51 DronesDec 7

Anduril

OpenAI Partners with Anduril for Counter-Drone Defense Systems, Marking Major Policy Shift

OpenAI’s recent partnership with defense technology company Anduril marks a significant departure from its previous stance on military applications, with direct implications for the drone defense sector. The collaboration aims to develop AI models for countering unmanned aerial threats, representing OpenAI’s first venture into battlefield applications of its technology. The partnership focuses on

Haye KestelooDec 7