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Drone Industry Under Attack: Countering CCP Drones Act Sparks Opposition
Countering CCP Drones Act

Drone Industry Under Attack: Countering CCP Drones Act Sparks Opposition

The drone industry is facing a significant threat from the Countering CCP Drones Act (H.R.2864), which aims to limit the use of Chinese-manufactured drones in the United States. The bill has sparked opposition from various stakeholders, including drone service providers, public safety users, and American businesses that rely on this critical technology. Go to the…

World’s First Navigation Tech Lets Drones Fly Blind
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World’s First Navigation Tech Lets Drones Fly Blind

In a groundbreaking development, Canadian firm One Silicon Chip Photonics (OSCP) has created a highly cost-effective inertial optical system that matches the precision of navigational sensors used in the aviation industry. This technology promises to revolutionize the drone and autonomous vehicle markets by enabling accurate navigation even in the absence of GPS signals, according to…

Drone Industry's Outrage Over Stefanik’s Anti-China Legislation
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Drone Industry’s Outrage Over Stefanik’s Anti-China Legislation

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…

DroneXL Joins Forces with Drone Advocacy Alliance to Protect American Drone Users’ Rights
United States

DroneXL Joins Forces with Drone Advocacy Alliance to Protect American Drone Users’ Rights

DroneXL.co is proud to announce its partnership with the newly formed Drone Advocacy Alliance, a non-partisan, drone-agnostic grassroots advocacy coalition. The Alliance aims to safeguard the rights of American drone users to freely choose and employ their drones in the face of proposed market access restrictions at both state and federal levels. Protecting the U.S.…

MQ-9_Reaper_UAV_Cuomo welcomes back NY drone pilots from fighting wildfires
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India-US in Talks for $3.9B MQ-9B Drone Deal

Discussions Underway for 31 Drones Acquisition In a significant development, a team from the United States is currently in India for discussions on the acquisition of MQ-9B drones by the Indian armed forces. If finalized, the deal is estimated to be worth $3.9 billion, with 31 drones being acquired, 15 of which will have a…

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