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US Tightens Grip on Chinese Tech Firms Citing Military Links
Expanding the List of Risky Entities The United States Department of Defense has escalated its scrutiny of Chinese technology firms operating within its borders. In a recent move, the Pentagon has designated more than a dozen Chinese tech companies, including…
Revolutionizing Defense: The Urgent Need to Scale Small UAS Capabilities in the US Military
Embracing Change in Defense Technology In a world where technology evolves at an unprecedented pace, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) finds itself at a crucial juncture. The need to rapidly integrate emerging technologies like Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Small…
Controversy Surrounding U.S. Department of Defense’s Anti-Drone Systems
Troubles in the Sky – D-Fend’s Drone Neutralization Systems Under Scrutiny The Israeli defense company D-Fend, known for its EnforceAir drone neutralization systems, faces challenges with its products previously sold to the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD). Reports of malfunctions…
Skydio’s Advanced Drone Development for US Army’s RQ-28A Replacement
Entering the Final Phase Skydio, the California-based drone developer, has reached the final phase of the US Army’s Short Range Reconnaissance Tranche 2 initiative. This significant advancement is part of a program initiated in 2021 to replace the RQ-28A vertical…
San Antonio’s Darkhive Inc. Secures $100 Million Federal Contract for Drone Development
Darkhive Inc., a San Antonio-based startup specializing in drone technology, has received a significant boost with a substantial increase in its federal government contract. The Phase III SBIR contract with AFWERX Autonomy Prime, initially valued at about $5 million, has been raised to a staggering $100 million, extending the ordering period from three to five years.
Red Cat Holdings Endorses the American Security Drone Act
Red Cat Holdings, Inc., a drone technology company based in San Juan, Puerto Rico, publicly endorsed the American Security Drone Act (ASDA), viewing it as a significant legislative advancement for the federal government, domestic drone businesses, and national security. The…
Autel Drones: Security Threat or Political Pawn?
Autel Robotics Responds to US Lawmakers’ Probe Demand Autel Robotics, a Chinese drone manufacturer, is at the center of a controversy following demands by a bipartisan group of 11 US House lawmakers for an investigation into its alleged ties with…
Microwave Might: The Pentagon’s Drone Defense
New Microwave Weapons: A Solution to Combat Drone Swarms In a world where drones are increasingly shaping the battlefield, a new challenge emerges: swarms of combat drones. Recently, Hamas executed coordinated drone strikes against Israeli targets, highlighting the urgent need…
Drone Swarm Strategy: Pentagon’s Game-Changing Move
Pentagon’s Strategic Shift: Building a Drone Army to Counter China In a significant move to counter China’s market dominance in drones, the Pentagon is planning a massive procurement of “thousands” of low-cost U.S.-made drones within the next two years. This…
Discussing DJI’s Future Plans & Drone Policy With Adam Welsh
All right, so we’re about to sit down with Adam Welsh, who is DJI’s head of global policy, to pick his brain about the drone industry, but more importantly, to discuss DJI and where they’re headed as a company in…
Parrot Anafi USA First Flight and Impressions – Small But Mighty
Hey there, folks! I’m Billy Kyle, and today I’m stoked to share my first flight experience with the Parrot Anafi USA drone, a sleek piece of tech designed and made right here in the good ol’ U.S. of A. This…
Arkansas Limits Foreign and DJI Drones for Law Enforcement
A new Arkansas law, Act 525 of 2023, prohibits law enforcement agencies from purchasing small drones from “covered foreign entities,” such as DJI drones, starting in 2027. According to Act 525 of 2023, a “covered foreign entity” is defined as…