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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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New Agreement Adds Eight Industrial Drone Systems for Business, Government, and Education Use RobotLAB, a robotics integrator known for delivering solutions across various industries, has announced a partnership with Vision Aerial, a U.S.-based drone manufacturer. The agreement expands RobotLAB’s offerings to include eight of Vision Aerial’s unmanned aerial systems (UAS), such as the Drone Surveying […]
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8,000+ Drones Light Up the Sky in a Stunning Collaboration Showcasing Innovation, Japanese Culture, and Global Creativity by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb This article published in collaboration with JUIDA, the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association. Japanese drone show developer and promoter Red Cliff Co. ltd recently announced that, in partnership with Chinese drone […]
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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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Legislation Reflects National Security Concerns and State-Level Compliance Efforts North Dakota’s reliance on Chinese-made drones is under scrutiny, as nearly 90% of drones used by state agencies are manufactured in China. Rep. Mike Nathe, R-Bismarck, has introduced a bill to allocate $15 million to replace these drones. The bill mirrors similar efforts by other states, […]
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Advanced EO/IR Payload Combines Radiometric Thermal Imaging, AI Detection, and Precision Zoom for Industrial and Public Safety Missions by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNab California-based Teledyne FLIR recently announced Gremsy, a leading provider of advanced gimbals and payloads, as the latest collaborator in the Thermal by FLIR OEM program. According to the press release, […]
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Transforming Earth Imagery for Emergency Response, AI, and Emerging Technologies Spexi, a Vancouver-based technology company, has announced the completion of its $11.5 million USD Series A funding round, led by Blockchange Ventures. This milestone will support Spexi’s goal of building a scalable global network of drone pilots to deliver standardized, ultra-high-resolution imagery for public and […]
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SimActive and Correlator3D™: A Closer Look Drone mapping has transformed industries by making geospatial data more accessible. However, achieving high-quality results requires both the right tools and the right approach. DRONELIFE.com interviewed Eric Andelin, Senior Workflow Specialist at SimActive, to uncover actionable tips for drone operators. SimActive, a leader in photogrammetry solutions, offers Correlator3D™, a […]
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Innovative Drone System Rapidly Reestablishes Mobile Networks Using Radio on Fiber Technology by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb This article published in collaboration with JUIDA, the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association. Japanese industrial conglomerate SoftBank Corp. recently announced that they had recently deployed a tether drone system to aid in flood recovery efforts across […]
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