DJI, the drone industry's leading manufacturer, has raised USD prices on its hardware across the board in response to a new raft of tariffs implemented by the Trump administration at the start of September. The latest round of tariffs on Chinese imports means that over 60% of consumer goods from China now come with higher taxes. It appears as though those costs are being … [Read more...] about Trump’s Tariffs Passed on to DJI Customers
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No Major Releases from DJI in 2019? Why a Consumer Drone Slowdown Was Inevitable
Before the launch of the RoboMaster S1 earlier this month, many guessed DJI was about to unveil its first consumer drone of 2019: A Spark 2, a new line of FPV racing drones, or maybe even a Phantom 5. But that proved to be wishful thinking. The drone industry's leading manufacturer sprang a surprise and ventured into the educational robotics market instead. The launch of the … [Read more...] about No Major Releases from DJI in 2019? Why a Consumer Drone Slowdown Was Inevitable
Trump’s Space Force: Drones Will Patrol Earth’s Atmosphere
If the Administration’s proposed space force ever takes flight, drones could be a front-line defender of Earth’s celestial frontier. Speaking to reporters in an impromptu press conference Friday, White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders floated the possibility of arming fixed-wing Predator drones to patrol Earth’s atmosphere, hinting at one of the first details of … [Read more...] about Trump’s Space Force: Drones Will Patrol Earth’s Atmosphere
Take a Look at Trump’s Border Wall From Above
Don't you love it when a plan comes together? Footage has been released by the US Customs and Border Protection recently, showing some lovely drone shots of prototypes of President Trump’s border wall in San Diego. But in highlighting the wall that will "stop drugs from pouring into this country", the video also shows how easy it could be for dealers to take the aerial … [Read more...] about Take a Look at Trump’s Border Wall From Above
Homeland Security Tests Tethered Drone Over Trump’s Vacation Golf Course
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced that it will use a tethered drone to perform surveillance over the Trump National Golf Course in New Jersey, during the President’s vacation this month. “The Proof of Concept will help determine the potential future use of tethered sUAS in supporting the Agency’s protective mission,” says the Department statement. A … [Read more...] about Homeland Security Tests Tethered Drone Over Trump’s Vacation Golf Course
