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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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Volunteers use heavy-lift drones to bring life-saving supplies to isolated communities in North Carolina’s mountainous region after roads are destroyed by the storm. By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill After Hurricane Helene, a powerful and deadly storm, cut off almost all major roads serving western North Carolina, isolating thousands of people, a small group of […]
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Drones are now a critical tool in disaster response – and as the US suffers a series of historic storms, drones are being deployed to help with search and rescue, road clearing, and recovery efforts. DRONELIFE is appreciative of Justin McCarthy and Matt Sloane for taking the time to provide this post from Skyfire Consulting, […]
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In this Op-Ed, Michael Robbins, President and CEO of the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), offers an industry perspective on the recent Government Accountability Office (GAO) report titled “Federal Lands: Effects of Interior’s Policies on Foreign-Made Drones.” This response comes in the wake of last week’s published statement from drone manufacturer DJI, addressing […]
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The GAO highlights operational challenges, while DJI advocates for a balanced approach to drone regulation. A new report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), titled “Federal Lands: Effects of Interior’s Policies on Foreign-Made Drones” (GAO-24-106924), reveals the significant impact that restrictive drone policies have had on the Department of the Interior’s (DOI) operations. In […]
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Harnessing AI and Unmanned Aerial Fleets to Predict, Detect, and Combat Wildfires Across the Globe by DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magil As large, destructive wildfires proliferate across the planet, firefighting agencies are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence and drone technology to help in battling the blazes. One day in the not-too-distant future a fleet of […]
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Drone Express Aims to Revolutionize Delivery with Marketplace Model and Rapid Service Expansion By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Drone Express, based in Dayton, Ohio, is pursuing a business model that company officials hope will someday make it the Amazon of the drone delivery industry. The company, which recently launched delivery service operations in Winston-Salem, […]
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New System Offers Improved Accuracy for Firefighters Early detection of forest fires is critical to reducing their impact. Drones equipped with advanced cameras and artificial intelligence (AI) can provide firefighters with valuable time to respond quickly. This capability is becoming increasingly important as the risk of forest fires grows due to global warming. A study […]
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Wing, a leader in drone logistics, has published its latest report titled “Beyond the Aisle: The Future of Autonomous Drone Delivery.” The report explores the current landscape of drone delivery and its potential to transform industries far beyond grocery and retail. This summary highlights the key takeaways and insights presented in the report. Growth in […]
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Legislation aims to limit Chinese drone manufacturers’ access to U.S. infrastructure On September 9, 2024, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Countering CCP Drones Act, a bipartisan bill introduced by Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY) designed to address concerns about the presence of Chinese drones, specifically those from Da-Jiang Innovations (DJI), in U.S. infrastructure. The […]
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