OnDefend audit found no critical or high-risk vulnerabilities in tested DJI systems DJI has released the results of an independent cybersecurity assessment conducted by U.S.-based security firm OnDefend, as the company continues its appeal of inclusion on the Federal Communications Commission’s Covered List. The assessment examined two DJI drone systems, the DJI Air 3S and … [Read more...] about DJI Releases Independent Security Assessment as FCC Covered List Debate Continues
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Autel Challenges FCC Covered List Decision, Distances Itself from DJI
Drone maker argues FCC relied on broad assumptions instead of company-specific analysis In a sharply worded filing with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), drone manufacturer Autel Robotics is pushing back against the agency’s decision to place its products on the FCC’s Covered List. The filing makes one point especially clear: Autel does not want to be treated as … [Read more...] about Autel Challenges FCC Covered List Decision, Distances Itself from DJI
Public Comment Window Closing: FCC Weighs DJI Challenge to Covered List Ruling
Public input period highlights ongoing divide over foreign drone policy and market access The deadline to submit comments on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) petition for reconsideration regarding DJI’s placement on the agency’s Covered List is May 11, 2026, marking a key milestone in one of the most consequential regulatory proceedings affecting the U.S. drone … [Read more...] about Public Comment Window Closing: FCC Weighs DJI Challenge to Covered List Ruling
Beijing’s Drone Ban Goes Into Effect Today: A New Model for Urban UAV Control
China’s capital targets sales, storage, and transport as well as operations, raising questions for global drone policy Beijing has introduced one of the most comprehensive drone control regimes seen in any major city, but the story is not simply about banning flights. Effective May 1, 2026, new rules in China’s capital restrict not only where drones can fly, but whether they … [Read more...] about Beijing’s Drone Ban Goes Into Effect Today: A New Model for Urban UAV Control
New DJI Drones Launch Globally, But Not in the U.S.
Court filing highlights FCC restrictions as new products debut without U.S. availability Drone giant DJI has introduced new consumer drones, including the Lito X1 and Lito 1, aimed at entry-level users. Early coverage suggests strong appeal for new pilots. However, U.S. consumers will not see these models on store shelves. The absence is not due to a delayed rollout. It … [Read more...] about New DJI Drones Launch Globally, But Not in the U.S.
