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The Beverly Hills City Council has voted 4-1 to oppose Senate Bill 99, which would prohibit the use of several drones operated by the Beverly Hills Police Department (BHPD). This information comes from a report on the Beverly Hills city website. Proposed Bill Targets Chinese-Made Drones SB 99, authored by Senator Tom Umberg (D-Santa Ana),…
A recent study published in the Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A reveals how residents of Bonython, a suburb of Canberra, Australia, successfully resisted the implementation of a drone delivery service by Wing, an Alphabet subsidiary. The paper, authored by Anna Zenz and Julia Powles from the University of Western Australia, details the clash…
DJI is set to launch a new drone, the DJI Neo, which promises to revolutionize indoor and beginner drone flying. This compact, sleek drone come
China is set to modify its drone export regulations starting September 1, 2024, in a move that could reshape the global unmanned aircraft industry. According to a report from Reuters, these changes come as Western nations intensify their scrutiny of Chinese drone exports. Key Changes to Export Controls The Chinese Commerce Ministry announced several significant…
As we reported recently, a new push to ban DJI drones is underway in the US Senate. This latest attempt comes after a previous proposal to outlaw the Chinese-made unmanned aircraft was dropped from the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), according to The Register. The push for a DJI drone ban The original ban was…
Zeitview (DroneBase) a leader in automated inspection solutions for energy and infrastructure, acquired substantially all assets of Clearsight
ACSL, Inc. has announced significant developments in their drone technology lineup, including a new smart controller and improvements to their flagship SOTEN drone. According to a press release from the company, these advancements aim to enhance efficiency and performance for drone operators in various fields. TENSO: A New Smart Controller for SOTEN The newly introduced…
The ongoing debate surrounding Chinese-made drones in the U.S. has taken a new turn. According to a tweet by Scott Shtofman, a bipartisan amendment has been submitted to include the Countering CCP Drones Act in the Senate’s version of the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The Amendment’s Significance While the House version…
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