Funding rounds, partnerships, layoffs, and the market math underneath the drone headlines.
A dozen Republican lawmakers are pushing the Biden administration to address the use of Chinese-manufactured agriculture drones, citing national security risks. In a letter seen by Reuters, the lawmakers, including Representatives Elise Stefanik, Ashley Hinson, and John Moolenaar, have asked the Agriculture Department and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to detail their effo
The continued effort by American lawmakers to ban DJI from selling its products in the United States is centered around the idea that it’s in the best interests of national security. However, many entities, including myself, believe this claim is egregiously misleading. We argue that our national security is not threatened by the sale or…
The FAA signed a Letter of Acceptance (LOA) for the use of Vantis as a safety mitigation for beyond-visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) drone operations.
ACSL, the Japanese drone maker, announced a new thermal camera for its SOTEN drone and the appointment of three advisory board members.
A Reddit user recently shared insights from disassembling a DJI Neo drone, offering a rare glimpse into the engineering behind this lightweight marvel. The post, shared by user Gaza4 on the r/DjiNeo subreddit, reveals fascinating details about the drone’s internal components and design philosophy. The accompanying image provides a clear view of the drone’s dismantled…
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has taken a significant step towards enhancing drone operations by adopting initial rules for wireless communications to control uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) safely. These new regulations, focusing on a portion of the 5 GHz spectrum band, aim to support the rapidly growing drone industry, according to Radio World. Spectrum Allocation…
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has taken a significant step towards enhancing drone connectivity by approving new rules that allow unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to access a portion of the 5 GHz spectrum band. This decision, announced on Thursday, aims to improve wireless connectivity for drones and support their growing applications across various sectors. Key…
DJI, the world’s largest consumer drone manufacturer, is vigorously defending itself against allegations that it’s selling “cloned” products through other companies to bypass U.S. federal bans. The Chinese firm addressed these claims in a detailed blog post, responding to concerns raised by U.S. lawmakers and shedding light on its business practices. The Anzu Connection and…
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