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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 the latest evolution in a growing network of proxy companies designed to circumvent US restr

Haye KestelooSep 26

Skydio

Dreame Technology Expands into Drone Market to Challenge DJI

Dreame Technology, best known for its robot vacuum cleaners, is taking a bold step into the drone industry. The Chinese brand is actively recruiting drone professionals in what analysts see as a direct move to compete with DJI, the market leader, according to a report by Sina. Dreame’s Drone Hiring Drive Job postings on Boss…

Haye KestelooAug 26

Airobotics

Ondas backs Norway’s Rift Dynamics to bring Wåsp FPV+ attritable drone to U.S. defense market

Rift Dynamics, a Norway-based defense UAS maker, has unveiled the Wåsp FPV+—a hybrid FPV/ISR multicopter—and secured a strategic investment and exclusive U.S. distribution via Ondas Holdings’ American Robotics, with initial availability targeted as early as October and an opening order of 500 units. Ondas Holdings invests im Rift Dynamics Ondas Holdings announced a strategic investment…

Haye KestelooAug 26

China

HoverAir AQUA Drone: World’s First Waterproof Self-Flying Camera Launches for Watersports

HoverAir launches AQUA, the world’s first 100% waterproof, self-flying Aqua drone, engineered for aquatic adventures and hands-free aerial content capture

Haye KestelooAug 21

DJI's 'Game of Drones.' How culture clashes are breaking up the drone maker from the inside out

Skydio

DJI Drone Ban Looms: Chinese Manufacturer Battles US Security Scrutiny and Lobbying Hurdles

DJI Technologies, the dominant player in the US commercial drone market, faces a potential ban on its products by year’s end unless it clears national security audits, but the drone maker says that its attempts to engage Washington officials are met with silence, reports Bloomberg. Security Audits and Regulatory Deadline Congress included a provision in…

Haye KestelooAug 7

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Underwater drone

HoverAir Aqua: The Drone That Swims, Films, and Steals the Show

This drone buzzing around the sky—it’s a waterproof, floating, self-flying camera that can take off and land on water like it’s born to swim

Rafael SuárezAug 6

Autel Robotics

DOC Investigation, Expedited Audit, Amendment to Audit, New FAA Admin, 3 New DJI Drones

Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have five stories for you this week: the Department of Commerce launching an investigation into UAS and component imports, lawmakers calling for an expedited audit of DJI and Autel, Representative Stefanik introducing an amendment to audit all Chinese drones, a new FAA administrator, and DJI releasing three…

Greg ReverdiauJul 18

DJI Mavic 4 Pro Hits Amazon With Up To 19% Discounts: Your Complete Buying Guide - DJI Mavic 4 Pro Gets Major Camera Update with In-Flight Focal Length Switching - DJI Mavic 4 Pro Unboxing & First Flight - An Upgraded Drone All Around

Autel Robotics

US Commerce Department Probes Drone Imports, Eyeing National Security Tariffs

The US Commerce Department has initiated investigations into imports of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and their components, potentially leading to new tariffs under national security provisions. This move, announced on July 1, aligns with President Donald Trump’s broader tariff strategy and could impact drone availability and costs for professionals and enthusiasts alike. Scope of the…

Haye KestelooJul 16

Robotics

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