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Drones manufactured by Futurology Tech were showcased during the Launch Pad Tech Collaboration Event, which was hosted in Norcross on Thursday. The event was organized in collaboration with Georgia Tech, Partnership Gwinnett, and Peachtree Corners Curiosity Lab. Hyosub Shin/AJC

Ukraine

Ukrainian Drone Makers Eye Metro Atlanta for U.S. Expansion in 2025

Gwinnett County officials are rolling out the red carpet for Ukrainian drone manufacturers, aiming to position metro Atlanta as a burgeoning tech hub

Haye KestelooMar 25

Amazon

Amazon’s UK Drone Delivery Plans Face Regulatory Hurdles with Pilot Requirement

Amazon’s ambitious plan to launch its Prime Air drone delivery service in the UK has encountered a significant regulatory challenge, requiring the tech giant to assign a remote pilot to monitor each self-flying drone. According to documents from the UK’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), as reported by The Telegraph, this mandate complicates Amazon’s drone operations…

Haye KestelooMar 22

DJI

DJI Seeks Court Intervention to Overturn U.S. DoD’s Chinese Military Company Label

On March 14, 2025, SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd. and its subsidiary Shenzhen Dajiang Baiwang Technology Co., Ltd. (collectively “DJI”) filed a motion for summary judgment in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, challenging the U.S. Department of Defense’s (DoD) designation of the company as a “Chinese Military Company” (CMC) under Section…

Haye KestelooMar 21

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DJI

China’s Breakthrough Battery Powers Drone Through Record-Breaking -32.8°F Cold

A research team from China has achieved a groundbreaking milestone in drone technology, successfully flying a hexacopter UAV in temperatures

Haye KestelooMar 17

Skydio

OriginalDobo Slams Skydio’s Controversial Marketing Mailer

You will be glad to see that our Skydio’s Tracking Mailers to Police Spark Privacy and Security Concerns post was picked up by OriginalDobo.

Haye KestelooMar 14

Drone Industry Loses a Major Player, Bill Would Allow Shooting Drones, & Mavic 4 Leaks.

DJI

Drone Industry Loses a Major Player, Bill Would Allow Shooting Drones, DJI Mavic 4 Leaks

We have three stories for you this week: the drone industry loses a major player, a Texas bill that would allow drones to be shut down, and lastly, the DJi Mavic 4 leaks. Industry Pioneer and Public Safety Visionary Passes Away A sad first story: industry pioneer and public safety visionary Romeo Durscher has sadly…

Greg ReverdiauMar 7

Skydio

LEDA Challenges AUVSI on Drone Restrictions: Prioritizing Public Safety Over Hasty Bans

The Law Enforcement Drone Association (LEDA) has issued a strong rebuttal to the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) following an opinion piece by AUVSI President and CEO Michael Robbins, published on DroneLife on February 24, 2025. In a detailed letter, LEDA President Jon Beal criticizes Robbins’ call for immediate restrictions on drones and…

Haye KestelooMar 6

DJI

Gentle Sticks! Russian Manual Links Drone Flight To Sex

A recently surfaced Russian military drone piloting manual, shared by Samuel Bendett from the Center for Naval Analyses on LinkedIn, offers a unique perspective on learning to fly drones with a blend of technical guidance and humorous analogies. The comic-style guide, translated from Russian to English, emphasizes the importance of preparation, gentle handling, and thorough…

Haye KestelooMar 6

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