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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Gremsy Launches Two-Axis Pixy LR Gimbal for Sony ILX-LR1: Expanding Inspection Capabilities for Drones and Rovers
Innovative Gimbal Design Unlocks New Possibilities for Aerial and Ground-Based Inspections Gremsy, a leading gimbal manufacturer based in Vietnam, has introduced the two-axis Pixy LR gimbal, designed specifically for the Sony ILX-LR1 camera. This lightweight and high-performance gimbal is engineered to enhance inspection and mapping applications. With an innovative design and … [Read more...] about Gremsy Launches Two-Axis Pixy LR Gimbal for Sony ILX-LR1: Expanding Inspection Capabilities for Drones and Rovers
ePropelled Introduces New Falcon Propulsion Systems, Supporting Made-in-America Drone Technology
Falcon’s Range from 1kW to 20kW Aims to Meet the Growing Demand for UAV Propulsion in a Shifting Global Market ePropelled, a propulsion and energy management company based in Laconia, New Hampshire, has announced the launch of its Falcon product line. The new propulsion systems, assembled in the United States, are designed to meet a range of uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) power … [Read more...] about ePropelled Introduces New Falcon Propulsion Systems, Supporting Made-in-America Drone Technology
Flock Safety Expands Capabilities with Acquisition of Aerodome
New drone technology enhances public safety by improving response times and situational awareness for law enforcement. Flock Safety, a well-known name in public safety technology, has announced the acquisition of Aerodome, a company specializing in Drone as First Responder (DFR) technology. This acquisition represents a major step forward for Flock Safety’s efforts to provide … [Read more...] about Flock Safety Expands Capabilities with Acquisition of Aerodome
Teledyne FLIR Introduces Advanced Dual-Sensor Payload for SIRAS Drone
New Vue TV128+ Enhances Thermal Sensitivity for Industrial Inspections and Public Safety Teledyne FLIR, a division of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, has announced the release of the Vue TV128+, a cutting-edge camera module designed for the SIRAS™ professional uncrewed aerial system (UAS). Customers have come to expect the best sensors from Teledyne FLIR, and the SIRAS … [Read more...] about Teledyne FLIR Introduces Advanced Dual-Sensor Payload for SIRAS Drone
