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US probes imports on drones and a raw material used in chips and solar panels

engadget.com Unknown 2025-07-27 05:15:46

The Department of Commerce has opened national security investigations into imports of drones and polysilicon , a raw material used in chips and solar panels. Among other things, officials are looking into "predatory trade practices" and the capacity of other countries to "weaponize their control over supplies" of drones, drone parts and polysilicon, as well as derivatives of each. The DoC commenced the investigations on July 1, but has only just disclosed them publicly. The probes could lead t

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I tested DJI's palm-sized drone, and it captured things I had never seen before (and it's now only $159)

zdnet.com Adrian Kingsley-Hughes 2025-08-05 05:42:00

ZDNET's key takeaways The DJI Neo is available from DJI and Amazon for $199 for the basic kit, and $289 for the Combo kit. This 135-gram drone is incredibly portable and highly capable, making it perfect for bloggers, YouTubers, and social media types. The Neo's wind resistance is lower than other DJI drones, and real-world battery life is significantly lower than advertised. View now at Amazon View now at B&H View now at DJI more buying choices What's the deal? The DJI Neo now starts at $15

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The 8 Best Drones (2025): Flight-Tested and Reviewed

wired.com Sam Kieldsen 2025-08-23 05:30:00

By beaming an ultra-low latency live feed from its camera directly into a pair of goggles, a first-person view (FPV) drone puts you right in the cockpit of a small and agile aircraft able to squeak through the smallest of gaps and pull off breath-taking moves like flips, barrel rolls, loops and vertical plunges. These aren’t drones you buy to get pristine photos of wide open vistas so much as to experience (and document) an adrenaline-inducing rollercoaster ride through a tight, obstacle-populat

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I fought in Ukraine and here's why FPV drones kind of suck

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-08-25 05:11:51

In 2024 and 2025, I served for six months as an international volunteer on a first-person view attack drone team in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. My team was deployed in the Donbas region, in one of the hottest sectors of the front. When I joined the team, I was excited to work with a cutting-edge tool. By the end of my deployment, I was a bit disillusioned. Let me tell you why. First-person view drones are unmanned aerial vehicles with four propellers located at the four corners of the craft, r

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Indian drone startup Raphe mPhibr raises $100M as military UAV demand soars

techcrunch.com Jagmeet Singh 2025-08-26 03:00:00

Indian drone startup Raphe mPhibr has raised $100 million in an all-equity Series B round led by General Catalyst, as the startup aims to boost its R&D and local production capabilities amid growing demand for drones in battlefields and for border surveillance. Drones are becoming increasingly ubiquitous in global military operations. In recent and ongoing conflicts, countries have turned to drones for rapid infiltration and high-impact strikes. The recent India-Pakistan war is a prime example,

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In the microdrone arms race, China unveils a mosquito-sized UAV built for stealth

techspot.com Skye Jacobs 2025-08-27 13:22:00

In a nutshell: A new chapter in military robotics is unfolding in China, where researchers have unveiled a drone so small it can perch between two fingers. Developed by the National University of Defense Technology in Hunan province, this mosquito-sized unmanned aerial vehicle is built for covert reconnaissance missions. The microdrone was showcased on state broadcaster CCTV 7, where NUDT student Liang Hexiang demonstrated its capabilities by holding it up for the camera. Barely larger than an

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DJI ‘remains committed to the US market’ as shelves go bare of drones

theverge.com Sean Hollister 2025-08-28 13:19:37

is a senior editor and founding member of The Verge who covers gadgets, games, and toys. He spent 15 years editing the likes of CNET, Gizmodo, and Engadget. Is DJI exiting the US drone market? The company says no — but it would not explain to The Verge what has changed such that it can’t even keep a single drone on shelves. When I walked into my local Best Buy store today, June 24th, there were zero DJI drones available to purchase. There wasn’t even an empty spot for each drone to go. The ent

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Taiwan Is Rushing to Make Its Own Drones Before It's Too Late

wired.com Justin Ling 2025-09-02 01:00:00

In the span of just a few years, drones have become instrumental in warfare. Conflicts in Ukraine, Iran, Nagorno-Karabakh, Sudan, and elsewhere have shown how autonomous vehicles have become a quintessential part of modern combat. It’s a fact that Taiwan knows all too well. The island nation, fearing imminent invasion from China, has both the need, know-how, and industry necessary to build a robust and advanced drone program. Yet Taiwan, which has set an ambitious target of producing 180,000 d

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CBP's Predator Drone Flights Over LA Are a Dangerous Escalation

wired.com Lily Hay Newman 2025-09-14 13:48:50

On Wednesday, United States Customs and Border Protection confirmed to 404 Media that it has been flying Predator drones over Los Angeles amid the LA protests. The military drones, a CBP statement said, “are supporting our federal law enforcement partners in the Greater Los Angeles area, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement, with aerial support of their operations.” State-level law enforcement agencies across the US use various types of drones and other vehicles, like helicopters, to c

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From festivals to weddings: Why drone shows are booming

feeds.bbci.co.uk Unknown 2025-09-15 21:01:54

From festivals to weddings: Why drone shows are booming 2 days ago Share Save Chris Baraniuk Technology Reporter Share Save Drone show opens Glastonbury Festival in 2024 The wedding ceremony was almost over when newlywed Bobby Underwood stepped on a napkin-covered glass to break it, as is Jewish tradition, and everyone shouted "Mazel Tov!". But as he and his new wife Siobhan turned to walk back down the aisle, their wedding officiants said, "Wait." There was a surprise. "All of these drones s

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Latest Tech News

US probes imports on drones and a raw material used in chips and solar panels

I tested DJI's palm-sized drone, and it captured things I had never seen before (and it's now only $159)

The 8 Best Drones (2025): Flight-Tested and Reviewed

I fought in Ukraine and here's why FPV drones kind of suck

Indian drone startup Raphe mPhibr raises $100M as military UAV demand soars

In the microdrone arms race, China unveils a mosquito-sized UAV built for stealth

DJI ‘remains committed to the US market’ as shelves go bare of drones

Taiwan Is Rushing to Make Its Own Drones Before It's Too Late

CBP's Predator Drone Flights Over LA Are a Dangerous Escalation

From festivals to weddings: Why drone shows are booming

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