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‘High Payload, Low Cost’ Cargo Drone Completes Maiden Flight Test in China
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‘High Payload, Low Cost’ Cargo Drone Completes Maiden Flight Test in China

China has successfully completed the maiden flight test of its homegrown commercial cargo drone, the HH-100, in the northwest part of the country. The HH-100, developed by the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), reportedly took off on June 12 in Xi’an, the provincial capital of the Shaanxi province. Efficient Air Logistics The HH-100 is…

Skydio CEO Shares Update on Drones in Public Safety. It Raises Questions About Lobbying Efforts
Skydio

Skydio CEO Shares Update on Drones in Public Safety. It Raises Questions About Lobbying Efforts

In a recent video, Adam Bry, CEO and founder of Skydio, provided an update on the company’s progress and the growing impact of drones in public safety. While the update highlighted the potential benefits of Skydio’s drones, it also raised important questions about the company’s controversial lobbying efforts aimed at pushing Chinese drone maker DJI…

Florida's Chinese Drone Ban Creates Challenges for Local Fire and Police Departments - New DJI Matrice 30 Thermal for Flushing Township Police Department - 7 DJI drones are approved for FAA's Remote ID for Drones - DJI launches the ultimate foldable DJI Enterprise drone, the DJI Matrice 30 or M30, and more...
DJI

U.S. Police Favor DJI Drones Despite Washington’s Crackdown

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…

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