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Welcome to Weekly UAS News Update. We have six stories for you this week. I know that's going to be a long one. DJI end sync, that's a big one.
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The Rising Dependence on DJI Drones Kentucky’s Hardin County sheriffs’ first drone, a DJI Matrice 300, became a game-changer in 2021 when it swiftly identified teenagers vandalizing a large farm. This success led the department to build a fleet of DJI drones, which have since been crucial in diverse operations. They have been used for…
DJI Drone Technology Enhances Safety at the Jersey Shore Ocean City, New Jersey, has introduced a new police DJI drone unit to boost public safety and operational efficiency. Led by Lt. Mark Pancoast, the unit comprises three drones and five FAA-certified pilots, with a clear mandate to enhance officer and public safety, reports 6 ABC.…
In a thought-provoking LinkedIn post, Chris Fink, Founder & CEO at Unmanned Vehicle Technologies (UVT), sheds light on the potential consequences of the Countering CCP Drones Act and the Drones for First Responders Act (DFR Act). As an industry insider, Fink argues that these pieces of legislation could have devastating effects on the American drone…
To keep its foothold in the US market, Chinese drone manufacturer DJI forges partnerships and licensing deals with U.S.-based companies.
A recently leaked image by long-time DJI leaker Jasper Ellens has sparked speculation about the next iteration in the DJI Air drone series. The photo, shared on X (formerly known as Twitter), shows what appears to be a new DJI drone, possibly the DJI Air 3S or Air 4, although the poor resolution makes it…
DJI Facing Potential Ban in the United States DJI is on the verge of being banned here in the United States based on false claims and it affects everyone that uses their drones. It doesn’t matter if you fly recreationally just for fun, if you’re in the commercial space using your drone for profit for…
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