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Lawmakers Seek Ban on Chinese Drone Purchases by Federal Agencies

2019-09-18T20:53:51+0000

The bill, the American Security Drone Act of 2019, would ban federal ... DJI, the world's largest maker of consumer drones, based in China's ...

DJI unveils two new payloads for M200 Series

2019-09-18T20:53:44+0000

DJI has unveiled two new payloads for the M200 Series of drones – a methane gas detector and a bright spotlight. The methane detector enables rapid identification of methane from up to 100 metres away. The spotlight has a maximum power of 48W and an operating range of up to 150 metres, with suggested applications for nighttime or lowlight missions across various industry verticals, including firefighting, emergency response and law enforcement.

Meet Dragonfly: The Diminutive Drone Set to Soar Across the Skies of Titan

2019-09-18T20:53:32+0000

When NASA's new drone Dragonfly arrives on Titan, Saturn's largest moon, it won't ... will fly from point to point, using a vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) system. It leverages existing drone technology we have on Earth to make the ...

This Osprey-Style Drone Could Help Marines Protect Navy Warships

2019-09-18T20:53:28+0000

QUANTICO, Virginia -- As the sea services prepare for potential fights against other big navies, the Marine Corps is considering using a massive drone ...

CHASING DORY Underwater Drone

2019-09-18T20:53:24+0000

Chasing Underwater Drones is raising funds for CHASING DORY Underwater Drone on Kickstarter! So small and so easy to use. Explore the waters ...

The Linux Foundation to Host Open Source Project for Drone Aviation Interoperability

2019-09-18T20:53:12+0000

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 18, 2019-- The Linux Foundation today announced it will host the InterUSS Platform Open Source Project to enable trusted, secure and scalable interoperability between UAS Service Suppliers (USSs) that advances safe, equitable and efficient drone operations. Initial contributors include both industry and regulatory organizations Wing, AirMap, Uber and the Swiss Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA).

Drone catches shark stalking a surfer

2019-09-18T20:52:42+0000

Amateur drone operator Christopher Joye noticed a shark heading for a surfer in Australia. Here's how he intervened. Source: HLN ...

Drone delivers shark warning to surfer

2019-09-18T12:52:46+0000

Amateur drone pilot Christopher Joye captured the moment a shark approached a surfer at Illawarra beach in Australia on Sunday, September 15, ...

US Military Still Buying Chinese-Made Drones Despite Spying Concerns | Voice of America - English

2019-09-18T10:52:12+0000

The Air Force bought 35 DJI Mavic Pro Platinum drones, and the Navy ... Partially-redacted copies of documents justifying the purchase of DJI drone ...

KDOT receives authorization to conduct UAS test flights at Kansas airport

2019-09-18T08:52:45+0000

The FAA has granted the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) Division of Aviation authorization to conduct UAS test flights at Wichita Dwight ...