Category: Drone Industry
Skydio’s “Don’t F*ck with Skydio” Socks: A Defiant Message with a China Connection
At Skydio’s recent Elevate FY26 employee conference in New York, the U.S.-based drone startup handed out an unusual piece of company swag: Nike-branded socks emblazoned [more…]
Skydio’s Tracking Mailers to Police Spark Privacy and Security Concerns
Skydio, a prominent U.S. drone manufacturer known for its advocacy against Chinese-made drones due to alleged Data Security risks, is now under scrutiny for a [more…]
Drone Industry Loses a Major Player, Bill Would Allow Shooting Drones, DJI Mavic 4 Leaks
We have three stories for you this week: the Drone Industry loses a major player, a Texas bill that would allow drones to be shut [more…]
DJI Fly App Update 1.16.4: Enhanced Home Point Control Boosts Flight Safety
The latest update to the DJI Fly app, version 1.16.4, rolled out on March 6, 2025, introduces a significant new feature that enhances flight safety [more…]
Unraveling the Mystery of the DJI Matrice 400’s Sub-2 GHz Module
The Drone Industry buzzes with anticipation as DJI prepares to launch the Matrice 400, a heavy-lift enterprise drone hinted at in recent leaks. Amid this [more…]
LEDA Challenges AUVSI on Drone Restrictions: Prioritizing Public Safety Over Hasty Bans
The Law Enforcement Drone Association (LEDA) has issued a strong rebuttal to the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) following an opinion piece by [more…]
Gentle Sticks! Russian Manual Links Drone Flight To Sex
A recently surfaced Russian military drone piloting manual, shared by Samuel Bendett from the Center for Naval Analyses on LinkedIn, offers a unique perspective on [more…]
Ukraine’s Drone Warfare Revolution Signals Trouble for Europe’s Unprepared Militaries
As the United States withdraws military aid from Ukraine amid political friction, Kherson’s governor, Oleksandr Prokudin, has issued a dire warning about the future of [more…]
North Dakota’s $11 Million Drone Integration Boost Signals Bright Future Amid Replacement Debate
North Dakota is poised to solidify its leadership in the Drone Industry with a newly approved $11 million appropriation aimed at integrating its Vantis unmanned [more…]
Missouri SB 296 Sparks Debate Over Chinese Drones in Law Enforcement
A proposed Missouri law aiming to ban law enforcement from purchasing drones manufactured in China, such as DJI drones, has stirred controversy in the state [more…]