Blue sUAS
Blue sUAS Drones: Explore the U.S. government’s Blue sUAS program. Get the latest news on drones approved for government and defense use.
Skydio Under Fire: Industry Experts Slam US Drone Maker’s Tactics
The US drone industry is in turmoil as professionals criticize Skydio’s marketing and lobbying efforts. The controversy, unfolding on LinkedIn, centers on accusations that Skydio is trying to legislate competitors out of the market rather than compete on product quality.…
US House Votes to Ban New DJI Drones Amid China Concerns
US House Bans New DJI Drones: A Closer Look The US House of Representatives has just approved the Countering CCP Drones Act (H.R. 2864), a bill aimed at banning the operation of new drones from Chinese manufacturer DJI in the…
ACSL Unveils New Thermal Camera for SOTEN Drone and Expands Advisory Board
ACSL, the leading Japanese drone maker, has announced a new thermal camera option for its SOTEN drone and the appointment of three advisory board members. The company aims to expand its presence in the US market, offering more choices and…
Chinese Drone Dominance Sparks Concern in US Congress
According to a recent report by The Washington Post, the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party is raising alarms about China’s growing dominance in the drone industry. The committee’s findings reveal a startling statistic: Chinese companies produce 90%…
Industry Experts Weigh In on Federal and State Drone Bans
In a recent discussion, drone industry experts Vic Moss and Greg Reverdiau shed light on the ongoing debate surrounding drone bans in the United States. Their conversation focused on the American Security Drone Act (ASDA), state-level regulations, and the potential…
Skydio CEO Shares Update on Drones in Public Safety. It Raises Questions About Lobbying Efforts
In a recent video, Adam Bry, CEO and founder of Skydio, provided an update on the company’s progress and the growing impact of drones in public safety. While the update highlighted the potential benefits of Skydio’s drones, it also raised…
U.S. Police Favor DJI Drones Despite Washington’s Crackdown
The Rising Dependence on DJI Drones Kentucky’s Hardin County sheriffs’ first drone, a DJI Matrice 300, became a game-changer in 2021 when it swiftly identified teenagers vandalizing a large farm. This success led the department to build a fleet of…
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,…
The Truth About DJI’s Data Security
DJI Facing Potential Ban in the United States DJI is on the verge of being banned here in the United States based on false claims and it affects everyone that uses their drones. It doesn’t matter if you fly recreationally…
Chula Vista’s Police Drone Program: A Closer Look at the Pros and Cons
In October 2018, the Chula Vista Police Department (CVPD) launched the nation’s first Drone as First Responder (DFR) program, deploying drones to respond to 911 calls. Since then, the drones have flown nearly 20,000 missions, providing officers with critical intelligence…
Skydio X10D Drone Earns Top DoD Clearance for Blue sUAS List
Skydio X10D, the latest in autonomous drone technology, has achieved the highest Department of Defense (DoD) clearance, earning a spot on the Blue sUAS Cleared List. This significant milestone, announced by Skydio, highlights the X10D’s exceptional security and operational capabilities,…
My Concerns About the DJI Ban in the United States
Although I’m less concerned than I used to be about an all-out ban on DJI happening in the United States, I do want to share some information that should remove any doubts you have about the actual reason it continues…