Today, the world's largest drone manufacturer, DJI responds to Department of the Interior memo recommending that department heads purchase U.S.-manufactured drones from the "Blue sUAS" list. The Department of Interior (DOI) has a long history with DJI, who worked with them closely on building their initial fleet. As the department responsible for the management of public … [Read more...] about DJI Responds to DOI Memo: Grounding Fleet Was “Never About National Security”
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U.S. Department of the Interior to Use U.S. Manufactured Drones
After the fleet of U.S. Department of Interior drones was downed earlier this year in response to concerns about Chinese-manufactured drone platforms, the DOI has not flown except for emergency response. (See our 2 part coverage of the U.S. ban on Chinese drones, here and here.) As the party responsible for managing U.S. public lands and land resources, Department of the … [Read more...] about U.S. Department of the Interior to Use U.S. Manufactured Drones
DJI Responds to the Department of Interior Downing Their Drone Fleet
The world's largest drone manufacturer, Chinese-based DJI, has responded to the U.S. Department of the Interior's announcement that they would down their fleet of drones except for emergency response, amid government concerns over security. Although DJI drones represent only a small fraction of fleet, some proposals from lawmakers suggest limiting not only Chinese-manufactured … [Read more...] about DJI Responds to the Department of Interior Downing Their Drone Fleet
US Gov Partners with DJI, Drone Industry
The US Department of the Interior has announced a collaboration with industry partners DJI, AirMap, and Skyward in an attempt to keep drones away from wildfires. In an announcement yesterday, the US Department of the Interior (DOI) says that they have released a prototype warning system with industry partners to provide real-time alerts and geofencing alarms to drone … [Read more...] about US Gov Partners with DJI, Drone Industry
