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Drone industry veteran Vic Moss is raising urgent concerns about potential restrictions on Chinese-made drones being considered for inclusion in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Speaking in his personal capacity and on behalf of the Drone Service Providers Alliance (DSPA), Moss warns that proposed language from the Countering CCP Drones Act could have catastrophic…
North Dakota lawmakers are pushing forward with ambitious legislation to replace nearly 90% of state-owned drones manufactured in China, addressing mounting national security concerns about critical infrastructure surveillance. The proposed bill, introduced by Republican Representative Mike Nathe, would allocate $15 million to swap out potentially compromised unmanned aircraft systems and provide
OpenAI’s recent partnership with defense technology company Anduril marks a significant departure from its previous stance on military applications, with direct implications for the drone defense sector. The collaboration aims to develop AI models for countering unmanned aerial threats, representing OpenAI’s first venture into battlefield applications of its technology. The partnership focuses on
In a concerning development for military security, unidentified drones were detected hovering over three US Air Force bases in East Anglia, England, during November 2023. The suspicious activity occurred between November 20-22 at RAF Lakenheath, RAF Mildenhall, and RAF Feltwell, coinciding with preparations for potential nuclear weapons deployment at RAF Lakenheath, reports The Guardian. Expert…
We have three stories for you this week: DJI sues the Department of Defense, a CNN drone that injures three people, and BRINC drones releases the Guardian. Let’s get to it! DJI Sues Department of Defense First up, DJI is suing the Department of Defense for what it claims are multiple violations of the Administrative…
In a display of concerning technical misunderstanding, prominent politicians and media figures discussed DJI’s lawsuit against the Department of Defense on Fox Business’ “Mornings with Maria,” according to a recent broadcast featuring Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-TN) and referencing Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY). You can see the entire clip below. Controversial Legal Representation Sparks Debate Former…
After 16 months of unanswered correspondence to the United States Department of Defense seeking explanation of why they were designated as a Chinese military company, and after being redesignated in January of 2024 without notice of reason or justification, DJI was left with no choice but to seek judicial relief. They informed the Department of…
DJI, the world’s largest drone manufacturer, has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) challenging its designation as a “Chinese military company.” The legal action, initiated on October 18, 2023, seeks to remove DJI from the Pentagon’s list of companies allegedly associated with the Chinese military, as reported by Fox Business. The…
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