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Why the Countering CCP Drones Act Could Cripple the US Drone Industry
In a thought-provoking LinkedIn post, Chris Fink, Founder & CEO at Unmanned Vehicle Technologies (UVT), sheds light on the potential consequences of the Countering CCP Drones Act and the Drones for First Responders Act (DFR Act). As an industry insider,…
Drone Groups Warn Counterdrone Act Could Have “Profound Repercussions” for Public Safety
In a letter to the Senate Armed Services Committee, major drone industry groups are sounding the alarm about the Countering CCP Drones Act, warning that it could have “severe and far-reaching” negative impacts on public safety if incorporated into the…
Estonia’s Drone Warfare Revolution: Thrifty Innovations and Battle-Tested Tactics
Estonia, a small Baltic nation with a population of just 1.3 million, is rapidly becoming a hotbed for drone warfare innovation. With a keen eye on Ukraine’s use of drones, Estonians are fielding new kit, changing doctrine, and revamping training…
DJI Circumvents Potential U.S. Ban Through Partnerships and Licensing Deals
In a bid to maintain its foothold in the American market, leading Chinese drone manufacturer DJI forges partnerships and licensing deals with U.S.-based companies. This move comes as lawmakers push for legislation to ban Chinese-made drones from entering the United…
Ukraine’s Sailor-Less Navy: Destroying Russian Vessels with Drone Boats
Ukraine’s navy, decimated by the Russian invasion in February 2022, has made a stunning comeback by pioneering the use of drone boats, or uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs). These small, cheap, and quick-to-build naval drones have been instrumental in breaking the…
Leaked Image: New DJI Air 4 Drone?
A recently leaked image by long-time DJI leaker Jasper Ellens has sparked speculation about the next iteration in the DJI Air drone series. The photo, shared on X (formerly known as Twitter), shows what appears to be a new DJI…
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,…
Renton Police Embrace Drone Technology for Collision Investigations and Beyond
The Renton Police Department (RPD) in Washington state is among the 1,400+ police departments nationwide utilizing drone technology, with over 30 drones and 24 FAA-licensed pilots. RPD is deploying drones across various divisions, from patrol to detectives and traffic investigations,…
Secretive Startup Tests AI Drones in Ukraine
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt’s Stealth Venture Accelerates Development In a clandestine operation, billionaire technologist Eric Schmidt has been testing artificial intelligence-guided drones through his secretive startup, Project Eagle, formerly known as White Stork. The venture, based in Menlo Park,…
US Ramps Up China Surveillance With Triton Drone Deployment In Okinawa
The US Navy has bolstered its intelligence gathering and surveillance capabilities in the Asia-Pacific region by deploying a second MQ-4C Triton maritime surveillance aircraft to Japan’s Kadena Air Base. This deployment, along with the presence of eight MQ-9 Reapers, marks…
Ukraine’s Drone Army Gets Its Own Commander Amid Ongoing War
As the war in Ukraine continues, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has appointed Vadym Sukharevskyi as the commander of the newly created drone forces. Ukraine’s military claims to have damaged Russian air defenses in occupied Crimea, while also taking responsibility for an…
Ukraine’s Killer Drones Spark Debate on AI Rules
Ukraine’s deputy tech minister, Alex Bornyakov, recently unveiled a prototype of a drone that could identify and attack Russian “war criminals” using artificial intelligence (AI). This controversial advancement in weaponized drones has raised concerns among Ukraine’s allies and highlighted the…