Category: China
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…]
Chinese Firm Unveils Massive Tiltrotor Drone with 2-Ton Payload Capacity
In a significant development for the Drone Industry, a Chinese aviation company has rolled out the first prototype of a large tiltrotor drone capable of [more…]
Chinese Grad Student Jailed for Drone Photography of US Naval Shipyard
A University of Minnesota agricultural engineering grad student from China has been sentenced to six months in prison for illegally flying a drone over a [more…]
Proposed Drone Ban Could Cripple Film Industry and Content Creation Nationwide
A recent opinion piece in the Deseret News highlights a controversial bill that could devastate not just Utah‘s film industry, but content creation across the [more…]
Pentagon Baffled by 17-Day Drone Swarm at US Military Base
A swarm of mysterious drones buzzed a US military base for over two weeks, leaving officials scrambling for answers. The incident, reported by the Wall [more…]
Myanmar Military Ramps Up Drone Warfare to Counter Rebel Forces
The Myanmar military junta is stepping up its drone game, taking a page from rebel groups but cranking it up to 11. According to a [more…]
San Antonio Drone Startup Darkhive Takes on DJI with Military-Grade Tech
A San Antonio-based drone startup is positioning itself to challenge Chinese drone giant DJI’s dominance in the military and public safety markets. Darkhive, founded in [more…]
Skydio’s Controversial Pivot: Unfair Competition Through Lobbying
In a recent presentation at the Skydio Ascend Event, CEO Adam Bry attempted to address mounting criticisms of the company’s dramatic shift from consumer drones [more…]
