Category: Drones

China in Focus (Jan. 22): Beijing Builds Military Drones to Rival U.S.

Drones ‘Made in China’ are in use across the U.S. But China appears to be military-minded, as it ramps up their production. Shanghai imposes lockdowns on two of China’s most famous hospitals. That’s as clusters of virus cases are on the rise across the country. Chinese authorities take up extreme tactics to enforce lockdown orders….


China in Focus (Jan. 22): Beijing Builds Military Drones to Rival US

Drones made in China are in use across the United States. But China appears to be military-minded, as it ramps up their production. Shanghai imposes lockdowns on two of China’s most famous hospitals. That’s as clusters of virus cases are on the rise across the country. Chinese authorities take up extreme tactics to enforce lockdown…


Trump Signs Executive Order to Protect US Against Security Threats from Drones

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Jan. 18 to prevent the U.S. federal government from using drones manufactured by foreign adversaries, including China. Drones, also known as unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), have been used increasingly across all levels of the U.S. governments for tasks including assisting law enforcement and supporting natural disaster relief…


US to Allow Small Drones to Fly Over People at Night

WASHINGTON—The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Monday said it is issuing long-awaited rules to allow for small drones to fly over people and at night, a significant step toward their use for widespread commercial deliveries. The FAA is also requiring remote identification of most drones, which are formally known as unmanned aerial vehicles, to…