Prohibiting Adversarial Patents Act would make certain patents unenforceable while leaving ownership intact A newly introduced bill in Congress concerning "adversarial patents" could extend U.S. scrutiny of certain foreign technology companies into a new area: intellectual property rights. The Prohibiting Adversarial Patents Act of 2026 (PAPA), introduced by Rep. Scott … [Read more...] about Proposed Patent Bill Could Have Major Implications for Drone Industry Intellectual Property
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MFE Launches Robotic Gas Detection for Boston Dynamics’ Spot
A new integration streams Blackline Safety's connected gas data from the Spot quadruped to Blackline Live, layering robotic atmospheric awareness on top of MFE's existing drone-based gas detection products. MFE Inspection Solutions has launched a robotic gas detection solution that connects Blackline Safety's cloud-connected portable detector to the Boston Dynamics Spot … [Read more...] about MFE Launches Robotic Gas Detection for Boston Dynamics’ Spot
DJI Releases Independent Security Assessment as FCC Covered List Debate Continues
OnDefend audit found no critical or high-risk vulnerabilities in tested DJI systems DJI has released the results of an independent cybersecurity assessment conducted by U.S.-based security firm OnDefend, as the company continues its appeal of inclusion on the Federal Communications Commission’s Covered List. The assessment examined two DJI drone systems, the DJI Air 3S and … [Read more...] about DJI Releases Independent Security Assessment as FCC Covered List Debate Continues
Autel Challenges FCC Covered List Decision, Distances Itself from DJI
Drone maker argues FCC relied on broad assumptions instead of company-specific analysis In a sharply worded filing with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), drone manufacturer Autel Robotics is pushing back against the agency’s decision to place its products on the FCC’s Covered List. The filing makes one point especially clear: Autel does not want to be treated as … [Read more...] about Autel Challenges FCC Covered List Decision, Distances Itself from DJI
New DJI Drones Launch Globally, But Not in the U.S.
Court filing highlights FCC restrictions as new products debut without U.S. availability Drone giant DJI has introduced new consumer drones, including the Lito X1 and Lito 1, aimed at entry-level users. Early coverage suggests strong appeal for new pilots. However, U.S. consumers will not see these models on store shelves. The absence is not due to a delayed rollout. It … [Read more...] about New DJI Drones Launch Globally, But Not in the U.S.
