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
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DJI Launches Air 3S: Reviewers Praise Its Dual-Camera Setup and Nighttime Features
Dual-Camera Drone Offers Nighttime Capabilities and Advanced Safety Feature DJI, the global leader in drone technology, has introduced its latest model, the DJI Air 3S, designed for travel photography enthusiasts and professionals alike. With dual cameras, a range of advanced features, and improved low-light performance, the Air 3S is set to raise the bar for aerial … [Read more...] about DJI Launches Air 3S: Reviewers Praise Its Dual-Camera Setup and Nighttime Features
Private Drone Operators Deliver Aid After Hurricane Helene
Volunteers use heavy-lift drones to bring life-saving supplies to isolated communities in North Carolina's mountainous region after roads are destroyed by the storm. By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill After Hurricane Helene, a powerful and deadly storm, cut off almost all major roads serving western North Carolina, isolating thousands of people, a small group of private … [Read more...] about Private Drone Operators Deliver Aid After Hurricane Helene
SkyfireAI is On the Ground for Hurricane Response: An Inside Look at the Mission
Drones are now a critical tool in disaster response - and as the US suffers a series of historic storms, drones are being deployed to help with search and rescue, road clearing, and recovery efforts. DRONELIFE is appreciative of Justin McCarthy and Matt Sloane for taking the time to provide this post from SkyfireAI as their team is sheltered in Florida ready to deploy for … [Read more...] about SkyfireAI is On the Ground for Hurricane Response: An Inside Look at the Mission
AUVSI Op-Ed: Ending Reliance on PRC Drones: Why the U.S. Must Act Now to Secure the Future of Domestic Drone Manufacturing
In this Op-Ed, Michael Robbins, President and CEO of the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), offers an industry perspective on the recent Government Accountability Office (GAO) report titled "Federal Lands: Effects of Interior's Policies on Foreign-Made Drones." This response comes in the wake of last week’s published statement from drone … [Read more...] about AUVSI Op-Ed: Ending Reliance on PRC Drones: Why the U.S. Must Act Now to Secure the Future of Domestic Drone Manufacturing
