The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) has clarified their position on Chinese made drones. In a DOD statement on DJI drones, the agency stated that "systems produced by Da Jiang Innovations (DJI) pose potential threats to national security." (Read the full statement here.) The statement appears to be in response to a recent Pentagon audit, released to the public, which … [Read more...] about BREAKING: DOD Statement on DJI Drones
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DJI Drones Cleared by Department of Defense Audit
DJI Government Edition drones were cleared for use by a US Department of Defense audit, which stated that "The DJI Government Edition versions that were tested, show no malicious code or intent and are recommended for use by government entities and forces working with US services." The report from the Pentagon examined the DJI Government Edition Mavic Pro and the DJI … [Read more...] about DJI Drones Cleared by Department of Defense Audit
Draper and DoD Work Together on Next Generation of Small Drones
MA-based engineering firm Draper and DoD are working together on the next generation of small drones - developing technology to improve autonomous navigation that could rapidly move into the commercial space. Under a three-year contract with the Department of Defense, Draper is focused on addressing the hardest parts of autonomous navigation - demonstrating how they can … [Read more...] about Draper and DoD Work Together on Next Generation of Small Drones
Auterion Develops Drone Controller for Government Agencies
Earlier this month, Auterion Government Solutions announced the release of Skynav Gov – a scalable, handheld ground drone controller to help government agencies streamline their UAS programs. Powered by Auterion Mission Control, Skynav Gov controls drone systems running Auterion Enterprise PX4 or communicating over MAVLink. Skynav Gov can control any type of drone, … [Read more...] about Auterion Develops Drone Controller for Government Agencies
The Ban on Commercial Off the Shelf Drones: Progress at the DoD
The U.S. Department of Defense has come out against the use of commercial off the shelf (COTS) drones, instituting a ban on COTS Unmnanned Aircraft in 2018. But after nearly a year of coordination, collaboration, and development, two North Dakota drone solutions companies are making progress in working with the DoD: Botlink and InnoVets Aerospace flew over a DOD facility using … [Read more...] about The Ban on Commercial Off the Shelf Drones: Progress at the DoD