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Welcome to this week’s episode of Weekly Wings, your trusted source for all things drones! Hosts Paul Rossi and Terry Neff bring you a mix of expert insights, industry updates, and engaging banter. As the holiday season ramps up, Paul and Terry discuss plans to transition the podcast to a bi-weekly schedule. This change will […]
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New language in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) gives U.S. agencies one year to assess security risks of Chinese drones, but the clock is ticking—and the outcome remains uncertain. In this guest post from Matt Sloane of SkyfireAI, the real results of the legislation. DRONELIFE neither accepts nor makes payment for guest posts. The […]
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Chinese Drone Manufacturer Expresses Concerns Over Security and Process Provisions in Proposed Law Background on NDAA Section 1709 The FY 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) includes Section 1709, which seeks to evaluate potential risks posed by certain Chinese-manufactured drones. This section mandates a national security agency to assess the risks of communications and video […]
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The FY 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) conference text has been released. The text includes critical language aimed at addressing potential national security risks posed by Chinese-made drones. Section 1709 of the legislation, titled “Analysis of Certain Unmanned Aircraft and Systems Entities,” outlines a structured approach for evaluating the security implications of communications and […]
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From kid-friendly quadcopters to enterprise-ready UAVs, we’ve scoured the sales so you don’t have to. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNab When the turkey and mashed potato-driven hangover has worn off, households across the country will be taking advantage of Black Friday’s deals and bundles to get their hands on the latest tech. Increasingly, […]
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Urban Aeronautics Alleges DJI’s High-End Drones Violate Emergency Landing Technology Patent by DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Urban Aeronautics, an electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing vehicle manufacturer, is suing DJI, claiming the China-based drone giant improperly copied the Israel-based EVTOL company’s technology for safely bringing down a multi-rotor aircraft after one of the rotors fails. A patent lawsuit, […]
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As Romeo Durscher steps back from the drone industry, facing retirement due to a recent health diagnosis, he reflects on a career that has shaped not only technology but lives around the world. In this interview with DRONELIFE, Romeo shares stories from his remarkable journey—defined by curiosity, resilience, and a commitment to making a difference. […]
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DJI New FPV Goggles Offer Novice Pilots an Affordable, User-Friendly Option with Improved Comfort and Control DJI has unveiled the DJI Goggles N3, its latest innovation for first-person view (FPV) drone enthusiasts. Designed to provide an immersive flight experience, the Goggles N3 are compatible with DJI’s new Neo and Avata 2 drones. These goggles enable […]
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China-based drone maker DJI challenges the U.S. Defense Department’s designation amid rising geopolitical concerns. Following closely upon a report outlining a customs issue affecting imports, DJI has filed suit against the U.S. DoD. According to an article published on Reuters, DJI, the world’s largest drone manufacturer, filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Defense […]
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On October 16, 2024, Reuters reported that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is blocking the import of some DJI drones, citing the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA). DJI, the world’s largest drone manufacturer, controls over half of the U.S. drone market, making the news of a DJI customs ban significant for the industry. […]
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