Category: China
Reckless Drone Pilot Arrested for Endangering Passenger Plane in China
In late April 2024, a young man from Zhongshan, Guangdong Province, China, was reportedly arrested for illegally flying a modified DJI drone dangerously close to [more…]
Misguided Ban on Chinese Drones: Risking American Lives
In the rugged Utah mountains, where weather conditions can change rapidly, the Weber County Sheriff Search and Rescue team relies on drones to locate lost [more…]
The New Era of Drone Diplomacy: Iraq Flies High with Chinese Drones
Iraq’s Drone Purchase Signals a Shifting Alliance The Iraqi military’s recent acquisition of the CH-5 or Caihong-5 drone from China marks a significant development in [more…]
The DIY Drone Makers of Ukraine: Civilians Bolster Frontline Troops
As the war in Ukraine rages on and ammunition supplies dwindle, a growing number of Ukrainian civilians are taking matters into their own hands by [more…]
Drone Wars: How Russia and China Lead the Global Arms Race
In a world where warfare is rapidly evolving, drones have emerged as a game-changing technology. Recent data from the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO) reveals [more…]
Chinese Military Trains with FPV Drones, DJI Avata and Drone Countermeasures
In a recent video shared on social media, a Chinese military unit is seen training with small FPV (First Person View) drones, including a DJI [more…]
Grounded: The Debate Over Banning DJI Drones in the U.S.
U.S. Lawmakers Consider Banning DJI Drones Amid National Security Concerns In a move that could ground the fleet of DJI drones across the country, U.S. [more…]
New Congress Drone Act, Aloft Adds SGI, DAC on Stadium TFRs, & New DJI Agras
Welcome to the Weekly UAS News Update. We have four stories for you this week: a new drone act in Congress (yes, yet another one), [more…]
US Imposes New Sanctions on Iran, Targeting Drones and Commodity Shipments
The United States, in coordination with the United Kingdom and Canada, has issued new sanctions on Iran, targeting Iranian drones, their use by Russia in [more…]
Robinson Helicopter Acquires Drone Maker Ascent AeroSystems
In a bid to expand its offerings and tap into the growing demand for unmanned aerial vehicles, Robinson Helicopter, America’s largest non-military helicopter manufacturer, has [more…]
