New Legislation by Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Aims to Secure Drone Use for First Responders A new legislative proposal in the U.S. Congress, known as the Drones for First Responders (DFR) Act, is poised to strike a careful balance between enhancing national security and supporting domestic drone manufacturing. This bill, which is expected to be introduced by Congresswoman … [Read more...] about New Legislation Balances National Security Concerns with Support for U.S. Drone Industry: “Drones for First Responders Act”
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DJI Unveils Dock 2: Smaller, Lighter, More Powerful
DJI Elevates Industrial and Security Drone Operations with Launch of DJI Dock 2 DJI, the world's largest drone manufacturer, today introduced the DJI Dock 2, an advanced "Drone in a Box" (DIAB) solution designed to enhance automated drone operations across a variety of sectors. Featuring the newly developed DJI Matrice 3D/3TD drones, DJI Dock 2 promises a compact, efficient, … [Read more...] about DJI Unveils Dock 2: Smaller, Lighter, More Powerful
Lawmakers Call for Increasing Tariffs on Import of Chinese Drones
Bipartisan Lawmakers Push for Tougher Tariffs on Chinese Drones Over Security Concerns by DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The latest move in the ongoing battle between parts of the U.S. government and drone manufacturers based in China involves an effort to make those products prohibitively expensive for American consumers. On Tuesday, March 19 a bipartisan group of … [Read more...] about Lawmakers Call for Increasing Tariffs on Import of Chinese Drones
Exclusive Interview: DJI Officials Defend Data Security Policies Amid Chinese Drone Ban Concerns
DJI official defends company’s data security policies By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill (The following story is part of an ongoing series on the impact of attempts by the U.S. federal government and some states to limit or ban the use of drones produced by Chinese companies. In an interview, Adam Welsh, DJI’s head of Global Policy, discusses the legislation and the … [Read more...] about Exclusive Interview: DJI Officials Defend Data Security Policies Amid Chinese Drone Ban Concerns
Controversy Surrounding Data Security of Chinese-made Drones Sparks Intense Debate
Debate rages over data security and Chinese-made drones By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill (The following story is part of an ongoing series on the impact of attempts by the U.S. federal government and some states to limit or ban the use of drones produced by Chinese companies. See the previous article here.) The debate over the use by public service agencies and … [Read more...] about Controversy Surrounding Data Security of Chinese-made Drones Sparks Intense Debate
