DJI official defends company’s data security policies By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill (The following story is part of an ongoing series on the impact of attempts by the U.S. federal government and some states to limit or ban the use of drones produced by Chinese companies. In an interview, Adam Welsh, DJI’s head of Global Policy, discusses the legislation and the … [Read more...] about Exclusive Interview: DJI Officials Defend Data Security Policies Amid Chinese Drone Ban Concerns
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Controversy Surrounding Data Security of Chinese-made Drones Sparks Intense Debate
Debate rages over data security and Chinese-made drones By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill (The following story is part of an ongoing series on the impact of attempts by the U.S. federal government and some states to limit or ban the use of drones produced by Chinese companies. See the previous article here.) The debate over the use by public service agencies and … [Read more...] about Controversy Surrounding Data Security of Chinese-made Drones Sparks Intense Debate
Drones Saving Island Ecosystems: An Interview with Island Conservation
Drones help provide environmentally friendly solution to save island ecosystems By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill All images courtesy Island Conservation, used with permission. Many island communities throughout the world face enormous challenges, from rising sea levels to the introduction of non-native species that can destroy fragile ecosystems. An international … [Read more...] about Drones Saving Island Ecosystems: An Interview with Island Conservation
FY 24 National Defense Authorization Act Includes American Security Drone Act, Limiting Chinese-Made Drone Use
Now on President Biden's desk for signature, the FY 24 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) has passed the U.S. House of Representatives. Included in the FY 24 NDAA is the American Security Drone Act, (See Subtitle H in text of NDAA) which would limit the use of Chinese-manufactured drone platforms by federal or federally funded drone programs. The ASDA was introduced … [Read more...] about FY 24 National Defense Authorization Act Includes American Security Drone Act, Limiting Chinese-Made Drone Use
Will a DJI Delivery Drone Come to the US Market Soon? FlyCart 30 Gets Remote ID Compliance [VIDEO]
FlyCart 30, the DJI delivery drone, was announced last August - but has so far only been available in China. On December 6, however, the DJI FlyCart 30 was added to the FAA website list of Remote ID compliant drones, which could indicate that the drone will be offered for sale in the U.S. soon. You won't find information on DJI's US website, but the drone is being sold in … [Read more...] about Will a DJI Delivery Drone Come to the US Market Soon? FlyCart 30 Gets Remote ID Compliance [VIDEO]