commercial drones
Coverage of commercial drones in the Nexus archive.
- Why the West has an uphill task challenging China in pharmaceutical ingredients
The article discusses China's strategic advantage in manufacturing critical materials and products, such as pharmaceutical ingredients, rare earth elements, and commercial drones, which provide Beijing leverage in trade disputes. US think tanks are concerned about potential dependencies in pharmaceuticals following last year's trade tensions.
- Hezbollah’s cheap, easy-to-get drones have Israeli soldiers diving for cover
Hezbollah's use of small commercial drones has caused Israeli soldiers to take cover, prompting Israel to escalate attacks on Lebanese targets. Israel's government views the drones as a tactical concern but not a game-changer.
- Beijing bans drone sales even as rest of world buys Chinese drones
Beijing has implemented a citywide ban on drone sales, rentals, and storage of components starting May 1, part of China's broader efforts to tighten drone regulations. Experts note this move reflects a preventive approach to controlling the entire lifecycle of drones, not just their use.