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Welcome to the Weekly UAS News Update. We have four drone news stories for you this week: Another proposed bill that would attack the industry
DJI Responds to U.S. Regulatory Pressure with Flight Records Sync Changes In response to mounting regulatory pressure, notably the threat of the Countering CCP Drones Act proposed by Rep. Elise Stefanik, DJI is making significant changes to its data policy. Starting June 2024, DJI will no longer allow drone operators in the United States to…
A Broken Trust and Political Stunts Members of the drone industry are livid over recent political maneuvers targeting Chinese-made drones, particularly those manufactured by DJI. Congresswoman Elise Stefanik’s actions have sparked a fierce backlash, as her recent legislative moves threaten the very survival of the drone industry. READ MORE: THE TRUTH ABOUT DJI’S DATA SECURITY…
Chinese drone giant DJI’s automotive subsidiary, DJI Automotive, is making waves in the Chinese auto industry by offering affordable Level 2 driver assistance technology to carmakers. By leveraging DJI’s drone technology, DJI Automotive is reportedly able to provide self-driving capabilities at a fraction of the cost of its competitors, with prices starting at just 5,000…
In a groundbreaking test flight, the DJI Avata 2 has pushed the boundaries of what’s possible with a consumer drone, flying an astonishing 22,000 feet (4.2 miles) before running out of battery. This incredible feat was achieved legally, thanks to a BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) waiver obtained by the Pilot Institute testing team.…
In October 2018, the Chula Vista Police Department (CVPD) launched the nation’s first Drone as First Responder (DFR) program, deploying drones to respond to 911 calls. Since then, the drones have flown nearly 20,000 missions, providing officers with critical intelligence before arriving on scene. While the department touts the program’s benefits, a WIRED investigation reveals…
Wingtra, a leading provider of aerial data solutions, has just unveiled WingtraCLOUD, a groundbreaking software designed to simplify drone data
Groundbreaking Drone Delivery Tests Completed on World’s Highest Peak In an unprecedented collaboration, DJI has successfully completed the world’s first drone delivery trials on Mount Everest (Mount Qomolangma). The historic achievement, accomplished in April, showcases the remarkable capabilities of DJI’s FlyCart 30, which can transport 33-pound payloads even in the extreme altitude and environm
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