News & Reviews:   drone

Recently, the FCC published a list of temporary exemptions until the end of 2026 for several foreign-made drone models and components. That said, what should you know about it?

In a major shift for the drone industry, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced that it will ban approvals for new foreign-made drones and critical components from being imported, marketed, or sold in the United States unless specifically cleared by the Department of Defense or Department of Homeland Security. This move fundamentally changes how drones built outside the U.S., including those from major manufacturers like DJI and Autel Robotics, can enter the American market.

On 2 July 2025, the Colombian Navy revealed it had intercepted the country’s first unmanned narco-submarine equipped with a Starlink terminal.

BYD and DJI have launched a smart drone system that allows drones to be launched directly from vehicles. So, what should you know about it?

BYD is now introducing their new offering called “ Lingyuan ”, which is a mount that is installed on BYD cars, allowing drones to be released from the top of the vehicle for several purposes. BYD is collaborating with DJI for this purpose. So, what should you know about it?

The Petaling Jaya District Police Headquarters (IPD) has received a high-tech Drone unit as a result of a donation from QI Tower Group Malaysia. The drone handover ceremony has already taken place at Menara QI Tower, Petaling Jaya yesterday afternoon. So, what should you know about it?

If you're new in Drone flying and you're looking for an entry level drone, the DJI Neo your starter pack. First the price starts from RM869 which is less than RM1,000. It is not just compact but also beginner-proof that all you need is just your smartphone to fly it.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) in a statement announced that the flying of drones without approval in celebration and parade areas nationwide is banned from 26 to 31 August 2024. This is in connection with the Merdeka Day celebrations happening during that period.

Futurise has now announced a collaboration with MSAF ( Malaysian Sports Aviation Federation), where both parties will work together in developing guidelines and manuals for drone sports in Malaysia. This collaboration will also focus on the development of good safety and performance standards for the sport, including testing grounds for it. So, what should you know about it?

Previously, we mentioned how ByteDance was given time to sell TikTok before it was banned in the USA. This time, the same congress could also ban DJI drones. That said, what should you know about it?