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Industry Concerns Continue as U.S.–China Trade War Threatens Domestic Drone Supply Chains

Trade war expected to have big impacts on domestic drone industry By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Experts warn that while the international trade war launched by the Trump administration might benefit the U.S. drone manufacturing industry in the long term, it is expected to bring pain to the industry in the near term, in […]

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Kite Aero Acquires Swoop Aero Assets, Aims to Expand Global Drone Logistics

New company builds on Swoop’s legacy with open platform strategy and plans for continued growth Kite Aerospace Pty Ltd (Kite Aero), a newly launched company in uncrewed aviation, has announced the successful acquisition of key assets from Swoop Aero. The deal includes the Kite drone and Swoop’s well-known drone operations software platform. The acquisition ensures […]

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FAA Signals Momentum for BVLOS Rulemaking: What It Means for Commercial Drone Applications

News and Commentary.  U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s recent comments have reignited hopes for long-awaited regulations enabling Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations. During a March 14 visit to Amazon’s Prime Air facility in Seattle, Duffy emphasized the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) intent to propose rules expanding drone use for deliveries and other […]

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NDAA FY25: Key Takeaways for the Drone Industry

Congress Passes NDAA FY25: Implications for Chinese-Made Drones, U.S. Manufacturing, and National Security The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025, now awaiting President Biden’s signature, includes significant provisions affecting the drone industry. The bill has sparked responses from major stakeholders, including the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) and China’s DJI, […]

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China’s Export Restrictions on Drone Parts Could Reshape Global Supply Chains

Limitations May Impact Ukraine, the U.S., and Europe as Drone Technology Evolves in Wartime The Chinese government plans to implement stricter controls on the export of drone parts in early 2025. This shift is already affecting manufacturers and buyers across the globe. According to reports, Chinese companies have reduced or halted sales of batteries, motors, […]

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Israeli eVTOL Maker Sues DJI for Alleged Patent Infringement

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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Spacewalks, AI, and CCP Drones – on Episode 20 of the Weekly Wings Drone Podcast

In Episode 20 of the Weekly Wings drone podcast, Paul Rossi, Samuel Stansberry, and Terry Neff bring listeners the latest updates from the drone and space industries. From SpaceX’s historic commercial spacewalk to the growing role of drones in disaster recovery, this episode covers an exciting range of topics. The hosts delve into cutting-edge developments […]

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ACSL Unveils TENSO: The Next-Gen Smart Controller for SOTEN Drones

Enhanced Usability, Durability, and Connectivity for Field Operation Japanese dronemaker ACSL Inc. recently announced their newest offering- TENSO, a new smart controller for their SOTEN drone, which is also receiving some major updates. The new TENSO controller uses the same AES256 encryption communication protocol between it and the drone as the standard unit, but adds […]

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Pet Recovery, eVTOL Breakthroughs, and Regulatory Challenges: on this Episode of Weekly Wings

Don’t miss the latest edition of the new drone industry podcast from DRONELIFE, Weekly Wings!  The current news and big Issues, from the pilot perspective. In this episode, Paul Rossi, Samuel Stansberry and Terry Neff dive into the latest advancements and challenges in the drone industry. Join us as we kick off with a fascinating […]

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Drones vs. Satellites: This Week’s Weekly Wings Drone Podcast

Don’t miss the latest edition of our new drone podcast, Weekly Wings! In this week’s episode of Weekly Wings, your hosts Paul Rossi and Samuel Stansberry delve into the latest advancements in the drone industry and beyond. Discover the impact of drone imagery on utility inspections, explore the fascinating horizontal drone landing technology, and get […]

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