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DJI’s Latest Gear Hits FCC: Osmo 360, RS 4 Mini, and Mic Mini Unveiled
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.
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DJI Drones Suspended?! What Does This Mean?
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
FAA
UAF’s Drone Program Soars Under Cathy Cahill’s Leadership
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…
Department of Homeland Security
US Customs Halts DJI Drone Imports, Citing Uyghur Forced Labor Concerns
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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Proposed Drone Ban Could Cripple Film Industry and Content Creation Nationwide
A recent opinion piece in the Deseret News highlights a controversial bill that could devastate not just Utah’s film industry, but content creation across the entire United States. At DroneXL, we find ourselves in agreement with this perspective, recognizing the far-reaching implications of such legislation. The proposed bill, HR 2864 or the Countering CCP Drones…
Department of Defense
Anduril Revolutionizes Tactical Drones with Bolt and Bolt-M
Anduril Industries has just unveiled its groundbreaking Bolt family of autonomous drones, marking a significant leap in military technology. This new lineup introduces two distinct models: the Bolt for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR), and the Bolt-M for precision strike capabilities. Both drones are poised to transform battlefield operations with their advanced AI and versatil
France
France Unveils Combat Drone Wingman for Rafale Fighter Jets
France is pushing forward with its air combat capabilities, announcing the development of an unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) that will serve as a wingman for its Rafale fighter jets. This move is part of a broader contract with Dassault Aviation to upgrade the Rafale fleet, signaling a significant shift in France’s approach to aerial…
Dedrone
Drone News: GAO Report, Officials Say Stop Using DJI, Axon Acquires Dedrone, & Record Drone Show
We have four stories this week: Let’s get to it! GAO Report on Foreign-Made Drones The Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report on the Department of Interior’s (DOI) stance on foreign drones. Currently, the DOI does not allow foreign drones to be used except for emergency situations such as search and rescue and wildfires.…
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