Nearly two weeks after the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) banned its agencies from using DOJ funds to purchase DJI drones and other UAS manufactured by a so-called Covered Foreign Entity, the Chinese drone maker addressed several “myths” about the company: including a pervasive belief that DJI is owned by the Chinese government and other false claims made by both officials … [Read more...] about Is DJI Owned by China? Drone Manufacturer DJI Debunks Myths Following DOJ Order
Parrot Partners with U.S. Firm to Spark Better Battery Charge
European drone maker Parrot has announced a partnership with Colorado Drone Chargers to market what company officials are calling a “revolutionary charging system.” A Parrot press releases states the charger will allow drone pilots to simultaneously charge four Parrot ANAFI USA 3400mAh flight batteries in the field in less time than a standard charging system. The CDC … [Read more...] about Parrot Partners with U.S. Firm to Spark Better Battery Charge
British Team Completes 72 Hour Drone Flight Test
A drone with a 150-foot wingspan just completed a 72-hour endurance trial near the English town of Farnborough. A solar-electric, fixed-wing drone, the PHASA-35 completed trials earlier this month in a simulated environment designed to model harsh stratospheric conditions. A collaborative effort by BAE Systems, Prismatic and the UK’s Defence Science and Technology … [Read more...] about British Team Completes 72 Hour Drone Flight Test
DOJ Reports Multiple Drone Violations During Public Events
The justice department last week issued a report detailing FBI counter drone missions at key special events in what officials called an attempt to draw attention to rogue drone pilots. The report breaks down the events into “National Special Security Events (NSSEs), Special Events Assessment Rating (SEAR) events, and select mass gatherings throughout the country over the … [Read more...] about DOJ Reports Multiple Drone Violations During Public Events
Drone Racing League Taps Former NBA All-Star to Lead STEM Program
The Drone Racing League today teamed up with two-time NBA Champion and 11-time NBA All-Star Chris Bosh ahead of the 2020 DRL Allianz World Championship Season, which starts tomorrow night. Appointed as dean of DRL Academy, Bosh will lead the league's STEM program to inspire the next generation of technologists and digital athletes while “advancing diversity and inclusion in … [Read more...] about Drone Racing League Taps Former NBA All-Star to Lead STEM Program
