Drone News: NDAA Update, Agri Spray and EAVision Release Spray Drone, Mini 5 Leaks

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Welcome to your weekly UAS news update we have 3 stories for you; NDAA Update, Agri spray and EAVision release J100 Spray Drone, and Mini 5 Leaks.

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First up, the NDAA language is out, and while there isn’t an immediate ban on DJI or Autel, there is still some concerning language in the act.
Within one year of the NDAA Passing, an “Appropriate National Security Agency” must investigate to determine if DJI and/or Autel drones pose a risk to the United States.
At then end of the one-year period or if it’s determined that DJI/Autel do pose a risk, the drones will be added to the FCC’s Covered List.
Appropriate National Security Agency means the DHS, DOD, Office of the Director of National Intelligence, National Security Agency, or FBI.
If it’s determined that these drones do not pose a risk to national security, the other national security agencies will have 180 days to review and submit reports on their determinations.
It’s good that the ban is not in place now, but the addition of a time-sensitive “dead man” switch to ban these companies is concerning, again, without ANY proof.
Also, we’ve been told that there is proof by both our representatives and advocacy groups for years now, but an investigation is required to find it?
We’ll keep you up to date if we see more.


Next up, Agrispray and EAvision Ag have released the Hercules Pro also known as the J100 spray drone!
This is a heavy-lift drone with a 100Kg maximum spray payload or a 105Kg maximum spread payload weight.
The J100 has a 6 minute flight time with full payload, and a 14 minute flight time without a payload, which is very similar to other brands of large spray drones.
Looks like a cool new aircraft!

Last up, Mini 5 leaks this week with a super pixelated image of a mini style drone potentially with forward facing LiDAR.
The image was leaked by OsitaLV, a long time DJI leaker and reposted by Jasper Ellens who hinted there could be a summer 2025 release.
Rumors suggest that even with the LiDAR the Mini 5 would remain under the 250g weight limit.
There’s currently no rumors on camera specs, flight time, or other details, but if we see more, we’ll let you know!

That’s all for this week, we’ll see you later in the community for Happy Hour and on Monday for our Q&A!