China is a major exporter of armed drones
Since 2011, China has become a major exporter of armed drones, says a new study from researchers at the University of Pennsylvania and Texas A&M University.
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EHang demonstrates synchronous flying air taxis
The Chinese developer of heavy lift drones EHang has put a new video online showing how five electrically powered air taxis perform a flight in a nicely synchronized manner. With the demonstration, the company wants to show the benefits of…
As DJI officially announces the Agras T20, it launches the T10 and T30 in China
DJI officially announces the agricultural drone, the Agras T20, while at the same time introducing its new flagship, the Agras T30, and smaller T10 in China, during the DJI Dajing conference in Shenzhen.
Helicopter drone crashes during airshow in China
On Sunday this video surfaced that shows a Helicopter Drone suddenly diving towards the ground and crashing during an airshow in China. The drone incident happened on Saturday and luckily nobody got injured or hurt.
EHang presents cargo drone with a payload of 440 Lbs
Chinese company EHang – known for its electric air taxis – has announced a freight version of the EHang 216 autonomous aerial vehicle (AAV). The EHang 216L heavy-lift multirotor cargo drone is capable of transporting loads of up to 200…
DJI training at Whampoa Military Academy is not just a weekend team-building event
The four-day DJI training at the historic military academy is not merely a weekend team-building event, as explained by a DJI spokesperson. Nor is it a corporate paintball adventure, as suggested by some of our readers. The military-style training took…
FAA moves slowly on Type Certification of drones
Earlier this year the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) posted a notice on the Federal Register about the type certification of drones. 67 individuals and organizations commented among whom Brendan Schulman from DJI, and in a separate comment, the People’s Republic…
EHang 216 performs sightseeing flights with passengers on board
On July 14, the EHang 216 performed sightseeing flights with passengers on board in Yantai, a coastal city in East China. As part of the EHang ‘World Flight Tour’, four passengers took scenic flights around Yantai’s Fisherman’s Wharf, a popular…
Securing Our Skies Against Chinese Technology Act of 2020, the latest threat against Chinese-made drones
Here’s the latest push against Chinese-made drones from Arizona Sen. Martha McSally. Her proposal, titled “Securing Our Skies Against Chinese Technology Act of 2020,” would prevent state and local agencies from using federal money to buy or operate such technology.
EHang obtains approval from Chinese authorities to test passenger drone
EHang announced that the company has received approval from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) to test its Passenger Drone, the EHang 216. The company says that it “became the world’s first AAV company approved by a national aviation…
Drone light show was part of the Wuhan ‘unlocking’ celebrations
After 76 days of being in lockdown, the city of Wuhan in China reopened again this morning. The unlocking of the city, where the coronavirus outbreak started, was celebrated with a massive light show that included a Drone Light Show…