Category: United States
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…]
Welcome to Your Weekly UAS News Update
We have four stories for you this week: the DJI Air 3S finally released, jail time for flying over a Naval Shipyard, drones over a [more…]
DJI Drones Suspended?! What Does This Mean?
On, October 16th, 2024, US Customs suspended the imports of some drones from the company DJI. It appears that this is not related to the [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 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…]
Oldest Surviving Aerial Photo Captures 1860 Boston from Balloon
A groundbreaking aerial photograph taken in 1860 by James Wallace Black offers a unique bird’s-eye view of Boston, marking a significant milestone in the history [more…]
DJI Air 3S Leak Reveals Impressive Specs and Pricing
A leaked image has surfaced on social media, potentially revealing additional details about DJI’s upcoming Air 3S drone. The information, shared by reliable industry insider [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…]
North Korea Accuses South of Drone Incursions, Threatens Retaliation
North Korea has accused South Korea of flying drones carrying anti-North Korean propaganda leaflets over Pyongyang, escalating tensions between the two nations. The allegations, reported [more…]
