Major Changes Coming to the Pentagon's Blue sUAS Drone Program The Pentagon is making sweeping changes to its Blue sUAS program that could transform how the military buys and uses small drones. These reforms, outlined in a new Defense Secretary memo from July 2025, aim to speed up drone purchases and support American companies while keeping our forces secure. What is Blue … [Read more...] about Pentagon Transfers Blue sUAS Program to DCMA, Opens Door to More Drone Companies
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DJI Drones Cleared by Department of Defense Audit
DJI Government Edition drones were cleared for use by a US Department of Defense audit, which stated that "The DJI Government Edition versions that were tested, show no malicious code or intent and are recommended for use by government entities and forces working with US services." The report from the Pentagon examined the DJI Government Edition Mavic Pro and the DJI … [Read more...] about DJI Drones Cleared by Department of Defense Audit
DoD Introduces Contest for New Drones that Fly Like Bats and Insects
The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has announced a new initiative to support scientific research for the development of drones that fly like bats and insects. The Department of Defense (DoD) introduced the Defense Enterprise Science Initiative (DESI), "a new pilot program that supports university-industry collaboration on use-inspired basic research," says the … [Read more...] about DoD Introduces Contest for New Drones that Fly Like Bats and Insects
Why the US Army DJI Ban is Probably Justified
After news broke last week that the US Army wanted to halt the use of DJI drones, plenty were jumping to the conclusion that something serious was up with DJI's software from a data security point of view. There is no smoke without a fire, as the saying goes. But we still don't know the motivations behind that Army memo. And it's unlikely that they will come to light anytime … [Read more...] about Why the US Army DJI Ban is Probably Justified
DJI, the US Army and ‘Cyber Vulnerabilities’
A memo - reportedly an official release from the US Army - has been handed to sUAS News. The subject? Halting the use of DJI technology due to 'Cyber vulnerabilities'. The text of the document reads: DAMO-AV MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD 2 August 2017 SUBJECT: Discontinue Use of Dajiang Innovation (DJI) Corporation Unmanned Aircraft Systems 1. References: a. Army … [Read more...] about DJI, the US Army and ‘Cyber Vulnerabilities’
