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Senators Scrutinize DJI Drone Usage by U.S. Construction Firms SummaryTwo U.S. senators — Maggie Hassan and Gary Peters — are pushing major construction companies to disclose how they use Chinese‑made DJI drones in government contracts, especially at sensitive national security sites. They argue that these drones, widely banned for official use due to security concerns, […]

Drone Drops Crab Legs, Steak & Marijuana Into South Carolina Prison In an unusual pre‑holiday twist at Lee Correctional Institution in Bishopville, South Carolina, prison guards intercepted a drone carrying contraband food and goods destined for inmates. The package — intended to resemble a festive feast — contained raw steak, crab legs, Old Bay seasoning, […]

DJI Urges U.S. Agencies to Begin Security Audit Before Potential Drone Ban DJI, the world’s leading drone manufacturer, has issued a final appeal to five U.S. federal agencies to begin a congressionally mandated security audit before a December 23, 2025, deadline. If no audit is initiated, DJI drones could be automatically blacklisted from the U.S. […]

DJI Urges U.S. Agencies to Begin Security Audit Before Potential Drone Ban DJI, the world’s leading drone manufacturer, has issued a final appeal to five U.S. federal agencies to begin a congressionally mandated security audit before a December 23, 2025, deadline. If no audit is initiated, DJI drones could be automatically blacklisted from the U.S. […]

How New U.S. Drone Legislation Could Reshape the IndustryAn America DroneOps Perspective At America DroneOps, we stay on the cutting edge of drone regulations, technology trends, and federal policy so our clients—and fellow pilots—are always one step ahead. Right now, a major debate in Washington, D.C. could change the way we all fly. Lawmakers are […]

How New U.S. Drone Legislation Could Reshape the IndustryAn America DroneOps Perspective At America DroneOps, we stay on the cutting edge of drone regulations, technology trends, and federal policy so our clients—and fellow pilots—are always one step ahead. Right now, a major debate in Washington, D.C. could change the way we all fly. Lawmakers are […]

The National Defense Authorization Act NDAA, a U.S. law that sets policy and authorizes funding for the Department of Defense, could ban all new DJI drones if a required security audit is not successfully completed by December 23, 2025. The company will be placed on the FCC’s covered list and will prevent the import and […]

The National Defense Authorization Act NDAA, a U.S. law that sets policy and authorizes funding for the Department of Defense, could ban all new DJI drones if a required security audit is not successfully completed by December 23, 2025. The company will be placed on the FCC’s covered list and will prevent the import and […]