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Why DJI Still Controls 80% of the U.S. Drone Market — Despite Tariffs and a Pending FCC Fight
DJI holds roughly 80% of the U.S. consumer drone market and 70% globally. Section 232 tariffs and a pending FCC proceeding haven’t dented that lead — here’s why.
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Why the DJI Neo is Ideal for First-Time Drone Pilots
The DJI Neo blends a 135 g airframe, palm launch, automated tracking, 4K video and DJI ecosystem compatibility. Here’s who it is for, how it compares, and why it matters to the consumer drone market.
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LiDAR vs. Photogrammetry: Choosing the Right Drone Mapping Workflow
Compare LiDAR and photogrammetry for drone mapping by terrain, vegetation, deliverables, accuracy controls, equipment, processing and project cost.
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What Drone Do You Actually Need to Start an Inspection Business?
Choose the best drone for an inspection business by matching RGB, zoom, thermal, mapping and RTK capabilities to the client deliverables you sell.
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Quantum Systems Opens Huntsville Drone Engineering and R&D Office
Quantum Systems opened a 3,200-square-foot Huntsville engineering office to work more closely with U.S. defense customers on unmanned systems R&D.
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Japan’s 4,000-Drone Light Show Sets New National Scale Record
TryHard says a 4,000-drone performance in Osaka set a Japanese scale record while combining EHang formation technology, fireworks and live music.
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Pentagon Preps Directed-Energy ‘Shoot-Off’ as DHS Clears State and Local Police to Take On Drones
JIATF-401 will test high-energy laser and microwave weapons against drones this December, as DHS rolls out new SAFER SKIES Act authority letting local police detect and mitigate UAS threats.
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Section 232 Drone Tariffs Take Effect September 3: 100% Duties Hit Thermal and Heavy-Lift UAS
A new Section 232 proclamation imposes 100% tariffs on imported drones over 25kg or with thermal imaging starting September 3, 2026 — here’s what operators need to know before the deadline.
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Drone Accident Reporting: FAA and NTSB Rules Part 107 Pilots Need to Know
Understand FAA and NTSB drone accident reporting rules, including notification triggers, deadlines, damage thresholds, evidence, and practical next steps.
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UK Drone Battery Push Targets U.S. Defense Supply-Chain Rules
UK battery makers are preparing for U.S. defense sourcing rules as drone tariffs increase pressure to document cells, materials and component origins.