This article was updated at 7:26 pm EST to include DJI's statement. The Federal Communications Commission has taken a major step toward limiting future access to non-U.S. drones, updating its Covered List to include foreign-made unmanned aircraft systems and UAS critical components following a national security determination by the Executive Branch. In a fact sheet released … [Read more...] about FCC Adds Foreign-Made Drones and Components to Covered List, Citing National Security Risks: the “DJI Ban”
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Senators Press Federal Contractors on DJI Drone Use, Expanding Scrutiny Beyond Government Agencies
U.S. lawmakers are expanding their efforts to limit the use of Chinese-manufactured drones, shifting focus from federal agencies and spectrum access to the contractors that build and maintain some of the nation’s most sensitive infrastructure. In letters sent December 18, Senators Maggie Hassan and Gary Peters pressed major U.S. construction firms about their relationships with … [Read more...] about Senators Press Federal Contractors on DJI Drone Use, Expanding Scrutiny Beyond Government Agencies
DJI Announces Launch of DJI FlyCart 100 Delivery Drone
DJI has announced the global launch of the DJI FlyCart 100 (FC100), its next-generation aerial delivery platform designed for industrial-grade transport operations. Building on the success of the FlyCart 30, the new system offers increased payload capacity, faster battery charging, and an integrated intelligent safety suite for enhanced reliability in demanding environments. … [Read more...] about DJI Announces Launch of DJI FlyCart 100 Delivery Drone
DJI Urges Federal Agencies to Initiate NDAA-Mandated Security Review Ahead of December Deadline
With only weeks remaining, DJI asks national security agencies to begin Section 1709 audit to avoid automatic FCC “Covered List” designation With less than a month before the deadline established by Section 1709 of the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), drone manufacturer DJI has issued a new round of formal letters to five U.S. national security … [Read more...] about DJI Urges Federal Agencies to Initiate NDAA-Mandated Security Review Ahead of December Deadline
Italian Regulators Open Inquiry on Alleged Price Fixing by DJI, Partners
The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) has opened a formal investigation into DJI Europe B.V. and its Italian importer Nital S.p.A. over suspected resale price maintenance (RPM) practices that may violate European Union competition law. The investigation centers on allegations that the companies imposed fixed resale prices on retailers selling DJI enterprise drones in Italy, … [Read more...] about Italian Regulators Open Inquiry on Alleged Price Fixing by DJI, Partners
