Tag Archives: unmanned aircraft systems

Autel Progresses with Patent Claim Against DJI

Autel EVO

Steptoe has secured a significant trial victory for Autel Robotics USA at the US International Trade Commission (ITC). On March 2, the chief administrative law judge of the ITC found that SZ DJI Technology Co. Ltd. and seven related entities (together known as “DJI”) violated Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, by importing and selling drones that infringe US Patent No. 9, 260,184 belonging to Autel. Continue reading →

Drone Swarm Stars in Magic Act on Britain’s Got Talent

Marco Tempest introduced a swarm of drones in his magic act by on Britain’s Got Talent: Unseen. He claimed that 15 drones are able to pick up micro facial expression to guess the number in a subject’s mind. Continue reading →

Deterrence by Detection: A Key Role for UAS in Great Power Competition

According to a new study by Washington’s Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments (CSBA), the fleet of high-flying, long-endurance unmanned aircraft operated by the United States and its allies could be a vital hedge against efforts by Russia and China to expand their borders and influence. Continue reading →

Matternet’s M2 Drone Approved to Start D&R Testing

Matternet has announced it has reached a major milestone in the FAA’s Type Certification process for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). After meeting rigorous FAA requirements, the Matternet M2 drone system is approved to start Durability and Reliability (D&R) testing, one of the final steps to be granted Type Certification. Continue reading →