Recent content by GaryMortimer

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    Shoot down drones the easy way - programmable ammunition!

    From this article Keeping soldiers safe from drones through programmable ammunition - sUAS News - The Business of Drones
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    US Army relaxes DJI ban slightly

    Apparently, the Army still needs DJI drones for the odd job. News has reached me that another DJI memo was passed around on Friday the 11th of August. An exception to policy with recommendations from the asymmetric warfare group that will permit the use of DJI kit once some conditions have...
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    US Army calls for ban on DJI equipment over security concerns

    Predators run on linux Predators go Open Source? - sUAS News - The Business of DronesPredators go Open Source? - sUAS News - The Business of Drones Raytheons GCS is Linux Navy asks Raytheon to push forward converting UAS control station software from Solaris to Linux - sUAS News - The...
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    US Army calls for ban on DJI equipment over security concerns

    About transmitting data, and
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    US Army calls for ban on DJI equipment over security concerns

    Perhaps commercial clients will demand non Chinese equipment is used moving forward.... (difficult to do)
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    US Army calls for ban on DJI equipment over security concerns

    This is going to be a big story, both the US Army and Navy have expressed concerns, US Army calls for units to discontinue use of DJI equipment. - sUAS News - The Business of Drones
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    UK to demand mandatory drone registration?

    Ok it's announced, registration for UK users. UK to introduce safety test and registration for drone owners - sUAS News - The Business of Drones
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    UK to demand mandatory drone registration?

    I think a new fine regime is on the way as well.
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    UK to demand mandatory drone registration?

    I bet DJI wished they made the Spark just a little bit lighter, I bet the next version will be!
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    UK to demand mandatory drone registration?

    I thought the Shakespeare quoted framed it as a UK thing! Mr Hayes For me, summer is an endless affair—my life is a constant summer, with a touch of spring and the warm glowing fires of winter—but frankly we need to act early this year, and given where we are, that means summer. The hon...
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    UK to demand mandatory drone registration?

    It's been discussed in Parliament this week and the outlook is not good. Will UK drone fliers face mandatory registration? - sUAS News - The Business of Drones Mr Hayes I have heard the point my hon. Friend makes very clearly, and if we are to consider further action, that will be one of the...
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    Has the Phantom 4 Pro been hacked?

    I don't think they have been hacked, you have agreed when you sign up for the app for DJI to store your data in China. The streaming video and audio from your phone is sent over there I understand. Not a hack, an agreed action. What DJI sends home is mentioned in here.
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    Drone registration ruled unlawful by U.S. Court of Appeals

    Here is the man himself, John Taylor interviewed
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    DJI commits to $145,000 to dob in dodgy flying

    Very true, yours I would suspect is a less common arrangement.