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Netherlands to Invest $58.8 Million in Drones to Support Ukraine
Dutch Government’s Major Investment in Drone Production The Dutch Defense Ministry is allocating €54 million ($58.8 million) to increase drone production, supporting both Ukraine and the Dutch military. State Secretary of Defense Christophe van der Maat announced this initiative, emphasizing…
Revolutionary Foldable Drones Inspired by Nature
Nature-Inspired Drones Take Flight A groundbreaking study has introduced a novel rotary wing platform that mimics the wing-folding abilities of birds and the flight of Samara seeds. Researchers Hitesh Bhardwaj, Xinyu Cai, Luke Soe Thura Win, and Shaohui Foong developed…
Drone News: Senate Drone Ban, Commercial UAV, WingtraCloud, and Two New Pilot Institute Courses!
Weekly UAS News Update Welcome to the Weekly UAS News Update. We have four drone news stories for you this week: Let’s get to it. Proposed Bill Attacking the Drone Industry It is time again to make your voices heard,…
DJI to Disable Flight Records Sync in the U.S.
DJI Responds to U.S. Regulatory Pressure with Flight Records Sync Changes In response to mounting regulatory pressure, notably the threat of the Countering CCP Drones Act proposed by Rep. Elise Stefanik, DJI is making significant changes to its data policy.…
Stefanik’s Anti-China and Anti-DJI Drone Bill Sparks Controversy
The PIXL Drone Show Talks with Vic Moss In today’s episode of the Pixel Drone Show, hosts Greg from Pilot Institute and Haye from DroneXL welcomed Vic Moss, president of the Drone Service Provider Alliance (DSPA) and director of the…
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…
Drones Take Flight at Massive First Responder Training Event
In a unique twist, Soo Pass Ranch in Detroit Lakes, known for hosting the massive country music festival WE Fest, became the site of an extensive drone training event for area first responders on Wednesday, June 5. According to InForum,…
NASA’s Groundbreaking Drone Project Set to Revolutionize Wildfire Fighting
In a significant development, researchers at NASA Ames Research Center are harnessing cutting-edge aviation technology to bolster the safety of Bay Area communities threatened by devastating wildfires. As the region braces for a potentially active wildfire season amid rising temperatures…
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…
ISIS Plots Drone Attacks on Paris Olympics 2024
Counter-Terrorism Expert Warns of ‘Moderately High’ Probability In a concerning development, ISIS extremists have circulated “detailed” manuals for adapting drones to attack the upcoming Paris Olympics, according to Matt Mooney, a counter-terrorism expert who spoke to The National. Mooney, a…
DJI’s Drone Tech Revolutionizes Affordable Driver Assist in China
Chinese drone giant DJI’s automotive subsidiary, DJI Automotive, is making waves in the Chinese auto industry by offering affordable Level 2 driver assistance technology to carmakers. By leveraging DJI’s drone technology, DJI Automotive is reportedly able to provide self-driving capabilities…
Bipartisan Bill Aims to Extend Federal Counter-Drone Powers
Lawmakers Seek to Balance Security and Civil Liberties A bipartisan group of House lawmakers introduced a bill on Tuesday that would extend the federal government’s authority to counter threats posed by drones while also safeguarding the rights of responsible drone…