Drone Service Providers
DJI Ban Fact-Check: Industry Veteran Debunks Viral Myths Ahead of December 23 Deadline
Your DJI drone won’t stop flying on December 23. That’s the core message on the DJI Ban from Vic Moss, President of the Drone Service Providers Alliance, in a new fact-check video aimed at combating the fear and misinformation spreading…
Why the “Pain” of a DJI Drone Ban Means Lives Lost, Not Just Lost Profits
In a recent Bloomberg Opinion piece, columnist Thomas Black argues that the forced transition from Chinese-made drones to American alternatives is a “necessary pain” required to secure our national supply chain. He frames this transition as a messy spreadsheet calculation,…
DJI Loses Major Pentagon Lawsuit in Sweeping Defeat
DJI suffered a comprehensive legal defeat on September 26, 2025, when US District Judge Paul Friedman rejected the Chinese drone giant’s challenge to its Pentagon “Chinese Military Company” designation, dealing a crushing blow to the world’s dominant drone manufacturer despite…
DJI Shell Game Exposed: Security Bot Catches DJI’s Fikaxo Proxy Before Congressional Deadline
Security researcher uncovers Fikaxo, DJI’s newest proxy company as Chinese drone maker’s shell network adapts to escalating US restrictions through automated frequency monitoring A new DJI shell company called Fikaxo Technology Inc. has been discovered through sophisticated frequency analysis, representing…
DJI Calls for Evidence-Based Review as NDAA Deadline Threatens US Drone Access
Congress passed the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 last December, setting a December 23, 2025, deadline for a national security agency to assess risks posed by Chinese-manufactured drones. With less than six months remaining, DJI has intensified…
DJI Drone Stock Crisis Deepens as U.S. Ban Looms: Why Are Shelves Bare?
If you’re eyeing a DJI drone to enhance your aerial photography or recreational flying, the options are dwindling fast. As of June 22, 2025, DJI’s official website and major U.S. retailers like B&H Photo, Adorama, and Amazon report near-total stock…
DJI Audit Delay Risks Crippling U.S. Drone Industry and Public Safety
The Trump administration’s June 6, 2025, executive order aims to boost U.S. drone innovation by expanding Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations and streamlining certifications. However, a critical issue looms: the delayed security audit of Chinese-made drones, mandated by…
DJI Counters U.S. Drone Ban Concerns with Privacy and Security Assurances
DJI, the leading Chinese drone manufacturer, has issued a detailed statement addressing concerns over a potential U.S. executive order that could ban Chinese-made drones, as reported by DroneXL. The executive order, which President Trump is expected to sign soon according…
New Dock 3 & Drone, Emergency Bill to Ban Drones, Comment on ANPRM, & LEDA Calls Out AUVSI
Welcome to your Weekly UAS News Update! We have four stories for you this week: DJI launches a new Dock 3 and a new drone, Connecticut’s emergency bill banning Chinese drones, your last chance to submit comments to the Department…
ANPRM: Have Your Say on this Rule Making Proposal
The Department of Commerce is asking drone pilots to educate them on drone operations. Who better to do this than you, the drone pilots? If some industry groups have their way, this could lead to restrictions on which drones you…
Swedish Court Sets Precedent: First-Ever Drunk Drone Operation Conviction
In a landmark case highlighting evolving drone regulations, a Swedish court has convicted a 55-year-old man of operating a drone while intoxicated, marking the country’s first such prosecution. The drunk drone incident, which occurred at a classic car event in…
7 Days in the Cold: Thermal Drone Locates Missing Bernese Mountain Dog
A thermal drone deployment led to the successful rescue of a missing Bernese Mountain Dog in Crystal Lake, Illinois, demonstrating the growing importance of drone technology in search and rescue operations. The two-year-old dog named Charlie was discovered on Sunday…