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US Senators Urged to Ban Chinese DJI Drones from American Skies
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),…
Drones Deployed to Monitor French Railways After Sabotage Disrupts Olympic Opening
French authorities have turned to drone technology to help secure the country’s vast railway network following a series of coordinated sabotage attacks that disrupted train services on the eve of the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, reports The NY Times. The…
Water Rescue Gets High-Tech Boost: Fire Authority Unveils Waterproof Drone
The South San Joaquin County Fire Authority (SSJCFA) in California has added a new tool to its water rescue arsenal – a waterproof drone capable of landing on and taking off from water. According to Tracy Press, this cutting-edge technology…
Zeitview Expands Drone Grid Inspection with Clearsight Buy
Zeitview (formerly DroneBase) a leader in automated inspection solutions for energy and infrastructure, has acquired substantially all assets of Clearsight, a company specializing in transmission, distribution, and substation inspections using integrated AI and analytics. This acquisition significantly bolsters Zeitview’s position…
ACSL Unveils NDAA-Compliant Smart Controller and Upgrades for SOTEN Drone
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…
FAA Approves First Category 2 Drone for Flight Over People
AVSS announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved the first Category 2 drone for operations over people. This landmark decision allows commercial operators of the DJI Dock 2 equipped with the AVSS drone parachute to fly over people…
DJI Neo: New Compact Drone Revealed in FCC Filings
According to recent FCC filings, DJI is developing a new drone called the DJI Neo. This compact unmanned aircraft could potentially revolutionize the consumer and first responder drone market with its pocket-sized design and unique features. DJI Neo Key Specifications…
Canada’s Olympic Soccer Scandal Unveils Years of Drone Spying
Canada’s 2-1 victory over New Zealand in their Olympic soccer opener has been overshadowed by a drone spying scandal that goes far beyond a single incident. The scandal erupted when New Zealand lodged a formal complaint to the IOC, alleging…
DJI Testers Try Out New Drone Models: DJI Air 3S and More
DJI Testers in Action: New Drone Models Spotted OsitaLV, a once prominent DJI insider who has recently lost the top spot as DJI leaker to Igor Bogdanov, shared a video clip on Twitter featuring DJI testers working with at least…
Russian Drones Breach Romanian Airspace During Attack on Ukraine
In a significant escalation of tensions, Romania has confirmed that Russian drones entered its airspace during a recent attack on Ukraine, according to Politico. This incident marks a concerning development as it involves Russian military equipment penetrating NATO airspace. Overnight…
Secret Service Rejected Local Drone Support Before Trump Rally Attack
Whistleblower reveals missed opportunity for enhanced security According to a report from Fox News, the U.S. Secret Service (USSS) turned down multiple offers from local law enforcement to provide drone coverage for former President Trump’s July 13 campaign rally in…
FBI Reveals Drone’s Role in Attempted Assassination of Former President Trump
In a House Judiciary Committee hearing on Wednesday, FBI Director Christopher Wray disclosed crucial information about the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, highlighting the unexpected role of a small DJI drone in the incident. Drone Discovery and Usage…