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Child Critically Injured After Drone Show Malfunction Prompts FAA Investigation
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Child Critically Injured After Drone Show Malfunction Prompts FAA Investigation

Multiple drones plummeted from the sky during a holiday light show in Orlando, Florida, resulting in the hospitalization of a 7-year-old boy who required emergency cardiac surgery after being struck in the chest, reports CNN. The incident raises serious questions about safety protocols and regulatory oversight of increasingly popular drone light shows. The December 21st…

Chinese Researchers Develop Drone-Based Laser Reflection System, Raising New Defense Concerns
China

Chinese Researchers Develop Drone-Based Laser Reflection System, Raising New Defense Concerns

Chinese military researchers have developed a novel drone-mounted device capable of redirecting powerful ground-based laser beams, potentially transforming small unmanned aircraft into precise directed-energy weapons platforms, according to research published in the peer-reviewed journal Acta Armamentarii reports the South China Morning Post. The breakthrough, led by associate researcher Li Xiao a

Congress Mandates Security Evaluation of DJI and Autel Drones in FY25 NDAA Bill
Autel Robotics

Congress Mandates Security Evaluation of DJI and Autel Drones in FY25 NDAA Bill

The newly released Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) includes provisions requiring a comprehensive security evaluation of Chinese drone manufacturers DJI and Autel Robotics, potentially leading to restrictions on their use in the United States. The legislation mandates that within one year of enactment, a designated national security agency must evaluate whether communicat

DJI Air 3S Review: Professional Filmmaker Puts Drone to the Test
DJI

DJI Air 3S Review: Professional Filmmaker Puts Drone to the Test

Veteran filmmaker Philip Bloom returns to familiar testing grounds to evaluate DJI’s latest Air 3S, bringing detailed insights into how this new drone compares to its predecessors in his comprehensive video review. Core Hardware and Sensor Improvements The one-inch sensor in the Air 3S’s main 24mm camera marks the most significant upgrade from its predecessor.…

Former Obama AG Withdraws from DJI Lawsuit Against Pentagon Amid Controversy
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Former Obama AG Withdraws from DJI Lawsuit Against Pentagon Amid Controversy

Former U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch has withdrawn from representing DJI Technology in its lawsuit against the Pentagon, following intense criticism from Representative Elise Stefanik and others over her decision to represent the Chinese drone manufacturer, reports the National Review. High-Stakes Legal Battle Over Pentagon Blacklist The controversy centers around DJI’s October lawsuit chall

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