DJI has announced the development of a new option for pilots concerned over recent data security issues. The new feature, Local Data Mode, will enable flight without any internet data transfer, ensuring that enterprise customers and …
After news broke last week that the US Army wanted to halt the use of DJI drones, plenty were jumping to the conclusion that something serious was up with DJI’s software from a data security …
The United States Department of Defense (DoD) has issued new guidelines for dealing with unauthorized drone flights over military installations. The new guidelines would allow drones to be disabled or destroyed: a Defense.gov statement said …
A memo – reportedly an official release from the US Army – has been handed to sUAS News. The subject? Halting the use of DJI technology due to ‘Cyber vulnerabilities’. The text of the document …
It’s not enough that the UK drone study looking at collisions between UAVs and larger aircraft was flawed and seemingly biased from the outset. The UK government is now refusing to make public the data gathered …
The House version of the FAA Reauthorization Act – the 21st Century AIRR Act – has been pushed off again until September while it’s sponsor, Rep. Bill Shuster (R – Pa.), works for more support. …
You may or may not have heard about the proposed regulations for drone pilots in the UK. The UK Department for Transport put forward policy proposals that will mean pilots flying drones that weigh more …
UK drone pilots will soon have to register their drones and sit safety awareness tests, as the Department for Transport seeks to better regulate growing drone use and react to increasing safety concerns. The proposal …
Transport Canada has released a draft of new drone laws, which the world’s leading drone manufacturer DJI says could significantly limit the industry. “While DJI is pleased some operating restrictions from earlier Interim Orders have …
Plenty of controversial drone industry issues can be found within the text of a single article from our colleagues at sUAS News, titled ‘Don’t be Evil DJI‘. We’re still trying to get to get a …
The cit of Raleigh, North Carolina – home to commercial drone leader, PrecisionHawk – is proposing a ban on recreational drones in all but 7 city parks. The proposal has gotten a lot of press …
Working in DJI’s communications department must come with its ups and downs. Being the manufacturer synonymous with the industry means you get plenty of free publicity whenever a media organization is running a drone-related story. But it …
Drone pilots operating in compliance with section 336 of FAA Modernization and Reform Act are not required to register their aircraft. This section applies to aircraft used solely for recreational and hobby purposes. The text …
The FAA has announced that the first meeting of the UAS Identification and Tracking Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) “advanced key policies of concern to the FAA, industry and law enforcement.” The ARC was formed to …
