Welcome to the Weekly UAS News Update. We have four stories for you this week: DJI loses $279 million in a lawsuit, Autel Robotics is potentially releasing a new drone called the Autel Alpha, an Arkansas country of origin ban bill, and an NPRM that could overhaul the Part 107 waiver process. Let’s dive in.

Our first story this week is Textron versus DJI. Textron sued DJI in 2021, alleging that some of DJI’s drones were using patents related to their hovering capabilities. Textron won the Legal battle, and a federal grand jury in Waco ruled that DJI willfully infringed on Textron’s patents, awarding a $279 million verdict. DJI argued that Textron is a military helicopter company, while DJI is a civilian drone company, claiming there are no similarities between the two technologies. We will keep you updated as this battle continues.

The second story this week involves a leak from Autel. Rumors and specs have…

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Source: dronexl.co