Washington and the drone industry: legislation, procurement, security reviews, and agency policy beyond the FAA.
The Federal Aviation Administration has missed a critical deadline for publishing regulations on beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone operations, potentially stalling industry growth until January 2025, according to a recent announcement from Congressional leaders. The Missed Deadline Explained The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 mandated the publication of a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking…
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…
FCC filings revealed four new products: the DJI Osmo 360, DJI RS 4 Mini, and a DJI Mic Mini system with separate transmitter and receiver units.
On, October 16th, 2024, US Customs suspended the imports of some drones from the company DJI. It appears that this is not related to the DJI ban
Cathy Cahill, Ph.D., is at the helm of a cutting-edge drone program at the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) that’s pushing the boundaries of unmanned aircraft technology. As reported by the Fairbanks Daily News Miner, Cahill leads the Alaska Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration (ACUASI), a hub for testing and pioneering unmanned drone and…
The United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has suspended imports of certain drones from Chinese manufacturer DJI, according to a Reuters report. This action stems from concerns related to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA), a law designed to combat forced labor abuses in China’s Xinjiang region. Update 1: DJI confirmed the letter…
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