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Countering CCP Drones Act
The Countering CCP Drones Act would ban federal funds from being used to purchase drones made by the Chinese company DJI, citing national security risks.
Montana Drone Pilot Challenges Senator Tester on CCP Drone Ban
A Montana-based drone pilot and business owner is pushing back against proposed legislation that would ban certain Chinese-made drones, according to an email exchange shared with DroneXL. Senator Tester’s Proposed Ban Targets DJI Drones Eric Larson, owner of Shashin Studio…
First Responders Fight to Keep Chinese DJI Drones in US Skies
Police departments and rescue workers are pushing back against efforts to ban Chinese-made DJI drones in the United States, according to a recent report from The Wall Street Journal. DJI Drones Dominate US Market Chinese drone manufacturer DJI currently holds…
Senate Amendment Proposes Inclusion of Countering CCP Drones Act in NDAA
The ongoing debate surrounding Chinese-made drones in the U.S. has taken a new turn. According to a tweet by Scott Shtofman, a bipartisan amendment has been submitted to include the Countering CCP Drones Act in the Senate’s version of the…
Senate Bill Release, 55 Drones Lost, Freefly Astro Prime, & Watts Innovations Shuts Down
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have 4 stories for you: Senate NDAA Bill Release, drone show loses 55 drones, the Freefly Astro Prime, and Watts Innovations is transitioning into something else. Senate NDAA Bill Release The Senate…
Senate Version of NDAA Excludes Countering CCP Drones Act Language
Vic Moss from the Drone Service Provider Alliance and the Drone Advocacy Alliance has shared important news regarding the Countering CCP Drones Act. In a Facebook video, Moss revealed that the language of this controversial act is not included in…
DJI Ban Debate: Public Safety Experts Warn of Far-Reaching Consequences
As reported by DroneXL, the ongoing debate surrounding a potential ban on DJI drones in the United States has taken center stage, with public safety experts sounding the alarm about the wide-ranging impact such legislation could have on first responders,…
US Government Adds Autel Robotics to Commerce Department Blacklist
The US Department of Commerce has added drone manufacturer Autel Robotics to its “entity list,” effectively blacklisting the company, according to a statement from lawmakers. This move subjects Autel to export restrictions and specific licensing requirements for certain technologies and…
DJI Drone Ban Described As “Uniquely American Clusterfuck”
DJI Drone Ban: U.S. Lawmakers Target Chinese Tech Amid Privacy Concerns In an excellent article from 404 Media, Jason Koebler explains why the DJI Drone Ban is a “uniquely American clusterfuck.” “This potential ban is a uniquely American clusterfuck that…
House Committee Highlights Concerns Over Chinese DJI Drones, Urges US Leadership
The House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party held hearings today that shed light on the growing concerns surrounding Chinese-made drones, particularly those manufactured by DJI. The committee’s discussions centered on…
North Carolina Farmer Defends Use of Chinese Ag Spray Drones Amid Legislative Battle
AGFunderNews reports that a North Carolina farmer is speaking out against proposed legislation targeting Chinese-made agricultural spray drones, highlighting the potential impact on U.S. farming practices. Farmer’s Perspective on DJI Drones Russell Hedrick, a first-generation farmer from Hickory, North Carolina,…
DJI Air 3S Leak Surfaces Amid Potential US Drone Restrictions
In a recent development, Igor Bogdanov from Quadro_News shared a new photo about the rumored DJI Air 3S drone, stirring excitement among drone enthusiasts. This news comes at a crucial time, as the United States considers imposing restrictions on DJI…
The DJI Ban Effort – Facts vs. Opinions
Unless any major developments occur, this will be my last video about the potential ban of DJI drones in the United States for a while. Although it’s an important issue, it’s also kind of tiring to keep hearing about it,…
