Category: Drone Companies
Countering CCP Drones Act Attached to Defense Bill, Threatening DJI’s U.S. Market Presence
Act Passes House as Part of NDAA, Moves to Senate Despite Opposition The Countering CCP Drones Act, a bill that could effectively ban Chinese drone [more…]
DJI Circumvents Potential U.S. Ban Through Partnerships and Licensing Deals
In a bid to maintain its foothold in the American market, leading Chinese drone manufacturer DJI forges partnerships and licensing deals with U.S.-based companies. This [more…]
Why the Countering CCP Drones Act Could Cripple the US Drone Industry
In a thought-provoking LinkedIn post, Chris Fink, Founder & CEO at Unmanned Vehicle Technologies (UVT), sheds light on the potential consequences of the Countering CCP [more…]
Drone Groups Warn Counterdrone Act Could Have “Profound Repercussions” for Public Safety
In a letter to the Senate Armed Services Committee, major Drone Industry groups are sounding the alarm about the Countering CCP Drones Act, warning that [more…]
DJI Circumvents Potential U.S. Ban Through Partnerships and Licensing Deals
In a bid to maintain its foothold in the American market, leading Chinese drone manufacturer DJI forges partnerships and licensing deals with U.S.-based companies. This [more…]
Chula Vista’s Police Drone Program: A Closer Look at the Pros and Cons
In October 2018, the Chula Vista Police Department (CVPD) launched the nation’s first Drone as First Responder (DFR) program, deploying drones to respond to 911 [more…]
Wing’s Drone Delivery Operations at Walmart Ready to Scale
Walmart’s drone delivery service, powered by Google’s parent company Alphabet’s Wing, is making waves in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The partnership, which began in August [more…]
My Concerns About the DJI Ban in the United States
Although I’m less concerned than I used to be about an all-out ban on DJI happening in the United States, I do want to share [more…]
China Drone Expo Shines Spotlight on the ‘Low-Altitude Economy’
Shenzhen Hosts Record-Breaking Drone World Congress The annual Drone World Congress kicked off in Shenzhen with a record 500 companies exhibiting their latest drone technologies. [more…]
Congressional Leaders Question NYPD’s Use of Chinese-Made Drones
Congress is concerned about the New York Police Department’s (NYPD) plan to use Chinese-made drones to assist in responding to gunfire in high-crime areas. The [more…]
