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...
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...
From all the DJI consumer drone series (Phantom, Mavic Pro, Air, and MINI) that I tested and reviewed, I like the Air family the most. The Air lineup has the best balance between flight performance, camera capabilities, and price, and...
Officials cite security risks and ties to Chinese Communist Party, while DJI defends its data security practices On September 27, 2024, Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition...
If you are a total newbie to the world of FPV, you will find it amazing to put on a pair of DJI Goggles 3, fire up the propellers on the tiny DJI NEO, and take to the air. The...
New Drone Legislation Targets Chinese Imports While Supporting First Responders DRONELIFE is presents this guest post by Matt Sloane, the Founder and CEO of Skyfire Consulting. As a consulting firm specializing in helping public safety departments, Sloane offers his thoughts...
I love Whoop-style drones and flying FPV, and this morning, I was ready to purchase the new DJI AVATA 2, but when I saw the total price of the combo pack with an additional DJI FPV Remote Controller 3, I...
Last year, our City Hall did some tests on aerial medical transportation between two hospitals. The cargo drone they used was custom-made and did not look good or professional like the DJI FlyCart 30. The proof of concept was somehow...
DJI Enterprise Releases Winter Drone Guidelines to Address Cold Weather Challenges Be ready for the next winter storm. In an effort to enhance the safety and performance of drone operations in cold weather conditions, DJI, the world’s largest drone manufacturer,...