From kid-friendly quadcopters to enterprise-ready UAVs, we’ve scoured the sales so you don’t have to. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNab When the turkey and mashed potato-driven hangover has worn off, households across the country will be taking advantage of Black Friday’s deals and bundles to get their hands on the latest tech. Increasingly, that includes drones, which … [Read more...] about Dronesgiving: Gobble Up These Black Friday Drone Deals!
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Israeli eVTOL Maker Sues DJI for Alleged Patent Infringement
Urban Aeronautics Alleges DJI's High-End Drones Violate Emergency Landing Technology Patent by DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Urban Aeronautics, an electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing vehicle manufacturer, is suing DJI, claiming the China-based drone giant improperly copied the Israel-based EVTOL company’s technology for safely bringing down a multi-rotor aircraft … [Read more...] about Israeli eVTOL Maker Sues DJI for Alleged Patent Infringement
DJI Launches Goggles N3 for Enhanced Immersive Drone Flight Experience
DJI New FPV Goggles Offer Novice Pilots an Affordable, User-Friendly Option with Improved Comfort and Control DJI has unveiled the DJI Goggles N3, its latest innovation for first-person view (FPV) drone enthusiasts. Designed to provide an immersive flight experience, the Goggles N3 are compatible with DJI's new Neo and Avata 2 drones. These goggles enable pilots to perform … [Read more...] about DJI Launches Goggles N3 for Enhanced Immersive Drone Flight Experience
DJI Sues Pentagon Over Chinese Military Listing: Ongoing Tensions Impact Drone Industry
China-based drone maker DJI challenges the U.S. Defense Department's designation amid rising geopolitical concerns. Following closely upon a report outlining a customs issue affecting imports, DJI has filed suit against the U.S. DoD. According to an article published on Reuters, DJI, the world’s largest drone manufacturer, filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of … [Read more...] about DJI Sues Pentagon Over Chinese Military Listing: Ongoing Tensions Impact Drone Industry
What We Know About the DJI Customs Issue
On October 16, 2024, Reuters reported that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is blocking the import of some DJI drones, citing the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA). DJI, the world’s largest drone manufacturer, controls over half of the U.S. drone market, making the news of a DJI customs ban significant for the industry. This report is based on a leaked letter … [Read more...] about What We Know About the DJI Customs Issue
