DJI Makes Final Push For Security Audit Before Automatic Ban Triggers We've been tracking DJI's fight for a fair security review since Congress passed Section 1709 of the 2025 NDAA last December. Today, with just 13 days

DJI could be banned on Dec 23 — not for a security finding, but because no agency has done the required review.

They’ve even spent nearly $3M lobbying *for* that review.

Meanwhile, 1,800+ U.S. police and rescue teams rely on DJI drones.

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Mystery of UK air base drone sightings persists - BBC News Swarms of up to 20 drones were spotted over US air bases in the UK, police logs reveal. #Dronedesk #drone #dronenews ddgo.to/4fshz Mystery of UK air base drone sightings persists - BBC News Swarms of up to 20 drones were spotted over US air bases in the UK, police logs reveal. #Dronedesk #drone #dronenews ddgo.to/4fshz

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We Keep Mistaking Stars For Drones: Why Europe’s Panic Mirrors New Jersey’s Mass Hysteria Mysterious drone sightings across Europe are sparking mass anxiety and triggering airport shutdowns—but history suggests many “threats” are actually stars,

Europe’s drone panic mirrors New Jersey’s!

Reports that triggered NATO alerts turned out to be planes and stars.
Same thing happened in 1946 Sweden.

Why do we keep mistaking the sky? 🛸

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Excited to be at the DroneX Tradeshow & Conference today.

A great chance to catch up with familiar faces, meet new clients, and see the latest innovations shaping the drone industry.

See you there! 👋

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DJI drone battery not charging? Here’s the ultimate fix guide Issues with drone battery can be frustrating, but DJI has made troubleshooting easy. Here are expert tips for longer lifespan and faster charging.

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Here’s the ultimate fix guide Issues with drone battery can be frustrating, but DJI has made troubleshooting easy.

Here are expert tips for longer lifespan and faster charging 👍

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Drones could soon deliver lifesaving defibrillators across the UK The idea of drones delivering defibrillators to people suffering a cardiac arrest in the UK has moved a step closer to becoming reality. Researchers funded ...

Skybound’s UK trials show drones delivering defibrillators in minutes, helping first responders reach cardiac arrest victims in time.

Fast, accessible tech brings new hope for rural communities and emergency care.

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Las Vegas Police Are Launching Drones From Rooftops, And The ACLU Is Watching The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) is taking its "drone as a first responder" program to a whole new level. In a massive

Las Vegas Police Launch Rooftop Drones, ACLU Watching 👀

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department's "Project Blue Sky" drone program helps respond to calls faster but raises privacy concerns for the ACLU.

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Zipotle Zips Burritos By Drone In Dallas “Zipotle” in Dallas, dropping tacos and bowls faster than you can say “extra salsa.” This ain’t your DJI Mavic snapping vacation pics

Chipotle is now delivering burritos by drone in Dallas.

The pilot program could cut delivery times, costs, and carbon emissions.

The biggest delivery risk is seagulls spotting your burrito.

Would you trust your lunch to a drone?

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Oak Brook Police Deploy Illinois’ First Fully Autonomous Drone As First Responder Cutting-edge unmanned aircraft technology has arrived in suburban Chicago, with the Oak Brook Police Department becoming the first in Illinois to launch a

Small-town police, big-time tech!

The Oak Brook Police just set a new standard for public safety.

Police are now using autonomous drones. The future of policing is here, and it's a drone. Fast response, real-time data. An incredible step into the future.

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NY DEC Drones Soar Save Wildlife: Tracking Mallards And Bats The DEC is deploying drones to monitor declining wildlife populations, focusing on mallard ducks and little brown bats, two species hit hard

DEC Drones Save Wildlife: Tracking Mallards and Bats 🦆

Drones aren't just for aerial footage. The NY Department of Environmental Conservation is using them to protect vulnerable wildlife like bats and ducks.

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Hundreds of drones lit up the Cardiff sky with a giant Oasis logo in a secret midnight display above the Principality Stadium, ahead of Oasis Live ’25. #Dronedesk #drone #dronenews #dronelightshow #oasis #cardiff Hundreds of drones lit up the Cardiff sky with a giant Oasis logo in a secret midnight display above the Principality Stadium, ahead of Oasis Live ’25. #Dronedesk #drone #dronenews #dronelightshow #oasis #cardiff

Hundreds of drones lit up the Cardiff sky with a giant Oasis logo in a secret midnight display above the Principality Stadium, ahead of Oasis Live ’25.

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The Platform Paradox - Why Big Names Don't Always Mean Better Security in Drone Operations Management #Dronedesk #drone #dronenews https://blog.dronedesk.io/the-drone-operations-management-platform-paradox/ The Platform Paradox - Why Big Names Don't Always Mean Better Security in Drone Operations Management #Dronedesk #drone #dronenews https://blog.dronedesk.io/the-drone-operations-management-platform-paradox/

The Platform Paradox - Why Big Names Don't Always Mean Better Security in Drone Operations Management

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New V-Line Pro delivers 10-hour flight time for DJI drone Singapore-based Volarious has introduced the latest upgrade in its tethered flight lineup: the V-Line Pro for the DJI Matrice 4 drone series.

New V-Line Pro delivers 10-hour flight time for DJI drone - DroneDJ

Singapore-based @volarious-tethered-drone-systems unveiled the V-Line Pro, its latest tether system designed for the DJI Matrice 4 series.

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10 Years of Commercial Drone Funding - And Hard Times Ahead Commercial drone funding has sharply declined since its 2021 peak, signaling a challenging phase of market realignment ahead.

10 Years of Commercial Drone Funding - And Hard Times Ahead

Commercial drone funding has sharply declined since its 2021 peak, signalling a challenging phase of market realignment ahead.

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ARPAS-UK Challenges Checkatrade's Drone Inspection Pricing

Checkatrade’s £99 drone inspection pricing isn’t just unrealistic—it’s a risk to safety and professionalism.

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FY2025-26 CAA Schemes of Charges Publication FY2025-26 CAA Schemes of Charges Publication

FY2025-26 CAA Schemes of Charges Publication

The CAA has published the 15 Schemes of Charges and the Consultation Response Document on the 12th March...

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Congress to Take Another Crack at Drone-related Legislation Congress revisits drone-related legislation to address security concerns and support commercial drone growth.

Congress to Take Another Crack at Drone-related Legislation - DRONELIFE

Congress revisits drone-related legislation to address security concerns and support commercial drone growth.

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DJI Mavic 4 Pro Will Go Vertical And Beyond Leaked Video Shows A leaked screen recording proves the gimbal design of the Mavic 4 pro will roll past 90 degrees... up to 180 degrees! That is upside down people, both ways.

DJI Mavic 4 Pro Will Go Vertical And Beyond Leaked Video Shows - (DroneXL)

A leaked screen recording proves the gimbal design of the Mavic 4 pro will roll past 90 degrees... up to 180 degrees! That's upside down people, both ways!

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Beyond sight behind barriers report - Connected Places Catapult Adjusting the flightpath of UK drone traffic management to propel the industry skywards. #Dronedesk #drone #dronenews https://ddgo.to/3mw8drr Beyond sight behind barriers report - Connected Places Catapult Adjusting the flightpath of UK drone traffic management to propel the industry skywards. #Dronedesk #drone #dronenews https://ddgo.to/3mw8drr

Beyond sight behind barriers report - Connected Places Catapult Adjusting the flightpath of UK drone traffic management to propel the industry skywards. #Dronedesk #drone #dronenews https://ddgo.to/3mw8drr

SkyPixel 10th Annual Photo And Video Contest Enters Last Week The clock is ticking for drone enthusiasts and visual storytellers worldwide as the DJI SkyPixel 10th Annual Photo and Video Contest approaches

SkyPixel 10th Annual Photo And Video Contest Enters Last Week

The clock is ticking for drone enthusiasts and visual storytellers worldwide as the DJI SkyPixel 10th Annual Photo and Video Contest approaches

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Drone Advocacy Alliance - Important Update on US DJI Drone Ban Legislation The latest state-level information update from the Drone Advocacy Alliance about proposed legislation around the banning of Chinese drones.

Urgent Update from Drone Advocacy Association (DAA) about US DJI drone ban 📢.

With the recent regulations restricting the use of DJI drones in the United States, it's important we keep our community updated and involved.

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Development and Regulation of Civil Drones: Lessons from Switzerland and Recommendations for the UK Discover how Switzerland’s advanced drone regulations and U-Space framework can guide the UK in modernising its legislation, fostering innovation, and building public trust.

Switzerland excels in drone regulation with efficient approvals and robust public trust, while the UK faces bureaucratic hurdles.

Is the UK's drone regulation stifling the industry's growth? 🤔

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I was unsure at first but I think Jaden really pulled this off for us at the Grammys this week! What do you think?

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Unusual Machines Enters Into a Definive Agreement to Acquire Drone Software Company Aloft Technologies to Grow the American Drone Ecosystem Unusual Machines (NYSE:UMAC) has announced the signing of a binding agreement to acquire of Aloft Technologies, Inc. (https://www.aloft.ai/), the leading FAA-approved provider of unmanned aerial system (UAS) services to enterprise, public safety, and government customers. The acquisition is almost all in stock, valued at $14.5M. The proposed acquisition brings together companies that share commitment to…

Unusual Machines Enters Into a Definitive Agreement to Acquire Drone Software Company Aloft Technologies to Grow the American Drone Ecosystem – sUAS News

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Drone pilot to plead guilty in collision that grounded aircraft fighting Palisades fire A drone that authorities say was flying in restricted airspace on Jan. 9 put a fist-sized hole in the wing of a Super Scooper, taking it out of service.

Drone pilot to plead guilty over collision that grounded firefighting aircraft

A drone that authorities say was flying in restricted airspace on Jan. 9 put a fist-sized hole in the wing of a Super Scooper, taking it out of service.

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