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NDAA FY25: Key Takeaways for the Drone Industry

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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

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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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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DRONELIFE.com Launches New Drone Podcast: Weekly Wings

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DRONELIFE.com is proud to announce the launch of a new drone podcast series, Weekly Wings, hosted by DRONELIFE Contributing Editor Paul Rossi. The podcast will be co-hosted by professional drone pilots Terry Neff and Samuel Stansberry, offering a unique perspective on the latest trends and issues in the drone industry. Paul Rossi, President of Nine […]

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Drone Delivery Canada and Volatus Aerospace Announce Merger

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Drone Delivery Canada Corp. (TSXV: FLT) and Volatus Aerospace Corp. (TSXV: VOL) have announced a transformative merger, creating a global leader in drone technology and services. This 50/50 merger of equals, resulting in a combined entity named “Volatus Aerospace Corp.”, is expected to close in the third quarter of 2024, pending regulatory approvals. The newly […]

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How the New FAA Reauthorization Bill Facilitates UAS Integration into U.S. Airspace

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Bill paves the way for integrating UAS into U.S. airspace system By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill (The following is the third in a series of articles on how the recent passage of the bill to reauthorize the FAA positively impacts the drone and eVTOL industries.) The bill to reauthorize the FAA, which President Biden […]

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