China’s top anti-espionage agency has issued a stern warning to drone users to ensure that their activities do not result in the leakage of state secrets. This warning from the Ministry of State Security (MSS), a part of a broader initiative by the Chinese government to bolster its counter-espionage efforts, comes at a time when the US is deciding its stance on China-manufactured DJI drones.

EU Drone Port, a specialized testing center based in Barcelona, has been officially recognized by the European Commission as a Notified Body for drone certification. This recognition follows accreditation by the National Accreditation Entity and notification by the State Aviation Safety Agency, making it one of five drone certification gateways in Europe.

Tech giant DJI, known for its dominance in the consumer drone market, might just be getting ready to unveil yet another innovative flying camera. Photos and videos of what could be the new Air 3S drone have surfaced online. However, this time, the anticipation of a new DJI aircraft is shadowed by potential regulatory hurdles, as the United States considers imposing restrictions on the company’s products.

Axon, the company that invented Taser stun guns, is joining forces with drone maker Skydio to deliver a scalable Drone as a First Responder (DFR) solution.

French drone solutions company Arastelle has launched a tether solution for the Parrot ANAFI USA.

It seems likely that if a ban on DJI drones is made law, that DJI would do everything in its power to get around or fight it. A loophole might have already been found by the drone giant, introducing the SEPCTA and SPECTA Mini by Cogito. Drones that just seem a little too close to ignore them not being DJI clones.

Litchi, one of the most popular third-party flight apps for DJI drones, has released a new update for its apps which removes native support for live streaming to Facebook. However, you can still livestream your drone videos to Facebook from the Litchi app by following the steps outlined in this article.

Arrive Technology, an Indianapolis-based drone delivery mailbox manufacturer formerly known as Dronedek, has announced its second rebrand in little over a year. The company is now called Arrive AI — a name that better reflects the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the autonomous last mile (ALM) industry.

Telecom giant Vodafone is making the process of ordering drone inspections as simple as ordering groceries online — but only in Germany.

DJI has released exciting new updates for the Osmo Mobile 6 and Osmo Mobile SE, making the intelligent smartphone stabilizers compatible with various Apple Watch models for remote control.

Skydio has announced the establishment of a National Security Advisory Board. The US drone maker will now receive strategic guidance from a cohort of seasoned national security experts while delivering autonomous drone solutions to the Department of Defense and allied militaries. The development comes at a time when Chinese drone maker DJI is facing a potential ban in the US amid data security concerns.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is deploying advanced weather drones to gather upper air observations and determine their usefulness in weather forecasting.

Here is what’s happening with the potential ban of DJI drones in the US, and what drone pilots can expect in the weeks to come…

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) have pledged to work together to meet the challenges of a fast-changing and evolving aviation industry and the increasing speed of development of future technologies.

Finnish defense company Patria has acquired commercial drone manufacturer Nordic Drones. Nordic has been making drones for over a decade now, focusing on mapping, measurement, inspection, control, and authority tasks.

Red Cat Holdings, a key player in drone technology, is acquiring California-based aerospace company FlightWave Aerospace Systems. FlightWave is known for its vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drones, sensors, and software solutions. This acquisition will bring FlightWave’s advanced Edge 130 Blue sUAS offering into Red Cat’s range of uncrewed systems used for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR).

The governor of Maryland, Wes Moore, has signed into law a new bill that aims to restrict the use of drones near correctional facilities. Unauthorized drone operations in the vicinity of state prisons and jails will soon attract imprisonment of up to three years and/or a $1,000 fine.

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Yifei and Seth discuss updates to the DJI drone ban (it was passed by the house shortly after this recording), a possible leak of the Mavic 4, and more news.

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This Father’s Day, Autel Robotics is offering its best discount ever on the EVO Lite+ drone. You can pick either the Standard or the Premium drone bundle for your summer adventures, because both are on sale at 40% off for a limited time.

If you’re just starting your drone journey or are shopping on a budget, you may be tempted to pick up a Mini 2 SE, or its latest iteration, the $299 Mini 4K. But if you’re in the market for a compact drone with a great camera that would help you showcase your adventures on social media and beyond, you should arm yourself with a Mini 3 (DJI RC) combo, which is currently available at an insane deal price of $429 (savings of $120).

In a vote along party lines, the National Defense Authorization Act, a must-pass bill that funds the Department of Defense for the next fiscal year, was passed by the House of Representatives. Within that bill is a small section that bans DJI from using the FCC frequencies.

As Capitol Hill debates the Countering CCP Drones Act (HR 2864), an increasing number of industry professionals are coming forward to voice their opinions about the adverse effects of a potential ban on DJI drones. The latest to oppose the bill is Travis Waibel, CEO and founder of Advexure — one of the largest drone dealers and integrators in the country. He says the proposed legislation isn’t about data security at all. Then what is it about? Read on…

If you’re in the market for a sub-250-gram drone with a great camera that would showcase your adventures on social media and beyond, you can now arm yourself with a Mini 3 (DJI RC) combo at a ridiculously cheap discount price of $429.