Texas AG sues Anzu, claims company sells DJI clones By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Claiming that the company is “a wolf in sheep’s clothing” the Texas attorney general has sued Anzu Robotics, for allegedly failing to disclose its business relationship with DJI, and in creating products that are essentially clones of DJI’s UAVs. In a suit filed in the District … [Read more...] about Trojan Horse or Trade Dispute? Texas Attorney General Targets Anzu in High-Stakes Drone Lawsuit
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Why “Best-in-Class” Components Aren’t Enough Anymore
How sourcing expectations are changing how drones are engineered Amprius’ newly announced U.S.-based manufacturing partnership with Nanotech Energy is more than a battery supply-chain milestone. It is another signal that “Made in America” directives are changing not only where drones are built, but how they are designed. For companies that want to market drone products in the … [Read more...] about Why “Best-in-Class” Components Aren’t Enough Anymore
Back for Another Year: SkyfireAI’s Annual Drone Industry Predictions for 2026 (Guest Post)
It's become a tradition! For the last two years, Matt Sloane of SkyfireAI gave us his predictions for the drone industry... and he wasn't wrong. Here's the 2026 update! Matt's take on the FCC ruling, the big winners and losers, and what happens as the drone industry enters its "awkward teenage phase." DRONELIFE does not accept or make payment for guest posts Drone Industry … [Read more...] about Back for Another Year: SkyfireAI’s Annual Drone Industry Predictions for 2026 (Guest Post)
FCC Adds Foreign-Made Drones and Components to Covered List: What It Means for Operators and Manufacturers
New FCC action blocks future equipment authorizations for foreign-made drones and critical components, while previously authorized aircraft remain legal to operate. Key Facts: What Changed and Why On December 22, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) added foreign-made unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and a range of critical UAS components to its Covered List, … [Read more...] about FCC Adds Foreign-Made Drones and Components to Covered List: What It Means for Operators and Manufacturers
FCC Adds Foreign-Made Drones and Components to Covered List, Citing National Security Risks: the “DJI Ban”
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”
