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Italian Regulators Open Inquiry on Alleged Price Fixing by DJI, Partners

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The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) has opened a formal investigation into DJI Europe B.V. and its Italian importer Nital S.p.A. over suspected resale price maintenance (RPM) practices that may violate European Union competition law. The investigation centers on allegations that the companies imposed fixed resale prices on retailers selling DJI enterprise drones in Italy, threatening […]

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U.S. Officials Call for Commerce Investigation Amid Growing Scrutiny of DJI and Other Chinese Tech Firms

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U.S. Lawmakers Urge Commerce Department to Probe China-Tied Tech in Drone Sector A consortium of U.S. congressional leaders has formally urged the U.S. Department of Commerce to investigate technology products linked to China across critical industries, with a particular mention of unmanned systems and the drone sector. In a letter dated October 30, 2025, the […]

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Terra Drone’s Unifly Completes Major European U-space Project, Advancing Drone Integration

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Terra Drone Corporation has announced that its subsidiary Unifly successfully completed the three-year BURDI (Belgium-Netherlands U-space Reference Design Implementation) Project, a landmark European initiative aimed at safely integrating drones and manned aircraft into shared airspace. The project’s results were presented at an international conference in Brussels, Belgium, on October 23-24, 2025, showcasing significant progress toward […]

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Commercial UAV Forum Partners with JEDA to Advance Europe’s Drone Industry

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Event partnership strengthens collaboration and innovation across the European UAS ecosystem The Commercial UAV Forum, Europe’s newest conference dedicated to industrial drone innovation, has announced a partnership with the Joint European Drone Associations (JEDA) as an Event Partner for its inaugural edition. The event will take place April 22–23, 2026, at RAI Amsterdam. Strengthening Europe’s […]

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DJI Appeals U.S. Court Decision Upholding Pentagon Designation

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DJI has filed an appeal with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit following a federal district court ruling that upheld the Department of Defense’s designation of the company as a “Chinese Military Company.” The appeal marks the latest step in a legal process that has drawn attention across both the drone and […]

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FCC to Vote on New Safeguards: Could Existing Models of DJI Drones Be Affected?

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Proposed rules may extend restrictions to previously authorized devices and components The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced a new vote aimed at closing what it describes as “loopholes” in existing regulations governing equipment produced by companies considered security risks. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said October 7 that the Commission will consider new rules to […]

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Belgian Authorities Foil Alleged Drone Bomb Plot Against Politicians

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Belgian police have arrested three men accused of planning to use a drone fitted with explosives to attack political figures, in what investigators described as a “credible and advanced” plot. The case has renewed attention on how easily commercial drones can be adapted for malicious purposes—and the growing urgency for effective counter-UAS measures across Europe. […]

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BVLOS NPRM Comment Period Closes as FAA Faces Shutdown Challenges

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Industry Voices Concern Over Potential Impact on Small Operators and First Responders The 60-day public comment period for the FAA’s long-awaited Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) closed on October 6, 2025. After years of anticipation, industry stakeholders welcomed the opportunity to provide input, but many expressed concern that the […]

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UK Approves First International Civil Drone Operation

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The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has granted Windracers, a British commercial and defense drone manufacturer, approval to conduct the first international civil unmanned aerial system (UAS) operation by a UK company. Working in partnership with Luftfartstilsynet (Civil Aviation Authority Norway), Windracers will fly its dual-use heavy-lift drone, Windracers ULTRA, beyond visual line of sight […]

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Michael Kratsios Lays Out White House Priorities, Discusses NPRM at CDS BVLOS Summit

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The Commercial Drone Alliance (CDA), a non-profit organization focused on advancing commercial drone integration and enabling advanced aviation, hosted a Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Stakeholder Summit in Washington, D.C. on September 8. The event featured a Fireside Chat between Lisa Ellman, CEO of the CDA and partner at Hogan Lovells, and Michael J.K. […]

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