Department of Defense submission to FCC reinforces concerns over foreign-made drone technology A newly filed memorandum from the U.S. Department of Defense urges the Federal Communications Commission to reject a petition from DJI seeking reconsideration of its placement on the FCC’s Covered List. The filing provides one of the most direct recent statements from the Pentagon on … [Read more...] about Pentagon Filing Opposes DJI Petition, Citing National Security Risks and Classified Information
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New DJI Avata 360 Brings 8K 360-Degree FPV Flying to Creators
DJI today launched the DJI Avata 360, a new 8K 360-degree FPV drone built for immersive aerial content creation. The drone pairs dual 1-inch-equivalent sensors with DJI's O4+ video transmission and omnidirectional obstacle sensing. DJI Avata 360 Imaging and Camera Specs The DJI Avata 360 features two switchable lens modes. The 360-degree lens captures 8K/60fps HDR video and … [Read more...] about New DJI Avata 360 Brings 8K 360-Degree FPV Flying to Creators
Kansas City Police Move Forward With DJI For DFR Program Expansion
By Dronelife Features Editor Jim Magill The Kansas City, Missouri Police Department has continued to expand its current drones as first responders (DFR) program, despite concerns that its use of drones and equipment made by Chinese company DJI could raise security issues. In January Chief Stacey Graves Police created a specialized DFR unit, with four officers who are … [Read more...] about Kansas City Police Move Forward With DJI For DFR Program Expansion
DJI Seeks Court Review as FCC Covered List Expansion Reshapes U.S. Drone Market
Petition challenges December ruling affecting foreign-made UAS and components The U.S. drone industry continues to adjust to a significant regulatory shift following a December 2025 decision by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to expand its Covered List to include certain foreign-produced uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) and critical components. In response, Chinese … [Read more...] about DJI Seeks Court Review as FCC Covered List Expansion Reshapes U.S. Drone Market
Trojan Horse or Trade Dispute? Texas Attorney General Targets Anzu in High-Stakes Drone Lawsuit
Texas AG sues Anzu, claims company sells DJI clones By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Claiming that the company is “a wolf in sheep’s clothing” the Texas attorney general has sued Anzu Robotics, for allegedly failing to disclose its business relationship with DJI, and in creating products that are essentially clones of DJI’s UAVs. In a suit filed in the District … [Read more...] about Trojan Horse or Trade Dispute? Texas Attorney General Targets Anzu in High-Stakes Drone Lawsuit
