Category: China
Weekly UAS News Update: Skydio, DJI vs DoD, Michigan Lawsuit, Goggles N3
Welcome to Weekly UAS News Update. We have four stories for you this week: Skydio sanctions by China, the Michigan Coalition of Drone Operators versus [more…]
US Drone Maker Skydio Faces Critical Supply Chain Crisis After Chinese Sanctions
Skydio, America’s largest drone manufacturer and a vital supplier to Ukraine‘s military, is grappling with an unprecedented supply chain crisis after Beijing imposed sweeping sanctions, [more…]
Chinese Firm Unveils Massive 5-Ton Payload Cargo Drone
A groundbreaking development in unmanned cargo aviation has emerged from China, where Air White Whale has completed production of what they claim is the world’s [more…]
Chinese Military Deploys Drones in Latest Taiwan Strait Patrol, Responding to US Arms Deal
A new round of military tensions is brewing in the Taiwan Strait, with China deploying drones alongside fighter jets in a “joint combat readiness patrol” [more…]
Fox News and Politicians Display Shocking Ignorance About DJI Drone Technology in Pentagon Lawsuit Discussion
In a display of concerning technical misunderstanding, prominent politicians and media figures discussed DJI’s lawsuit against the Department of Defense on Fox Business’ “Mornings with [more…]
Lives at Stake: The Hidden Costs of U.S. Tariffs or Bans on DJI Drones
In recent years, DJI drones have become ubiquitous in the U.S., used by everyone from first responders and small businesses to hobbyists and farmers. The [more…]
DJI Air 3S Stuns with Smart Return-to-Home Through Balcony Door
A recent YouTube video showcases the DJI Air 3S drone’s impressive smart Return-to-Home (RTH) capabilities in a dense urban setting in China, as shared by [more…]
DJI Takes Legal Action Against Pentagon Over Military Designation
DJI, the world’s largest drone manufacturer, has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) challenging its designation as a “Chinese military company.” [more…]
US Sanctions Target Chinese and Russian Entities Over Attack Drones in Ukraine Conflict
The United States has taken significant action by imposing sanctions on two Chinese companies and a Russian affiliate for their involvement in the production and [more…]
US Customs Halts DJI Drone Imports, Citing Uyghur Forced Labor Concerns
The United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has suspended imports of certain drones from Chinese manufacturer DJI, according to a Reuters report. This action [more…]
