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FPV Coalition Advocating for Recreational Drone Max Weight Increase from 250g to 1kg
The FPV Coalition seeks help from its members and the entire drone community to help advocate for increasing the weight restriction for recreational drone use from 250g to 1kg. Such a change would allow recreational users to fly larger and…
Wingtra Soars to New Heights with $22M Funding Boost for Commercial Drone Expansion
Wingtra, the world’s largest commercial vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drone producer, has secured $22 million in a series B funding round, setting the stage for accelerated growth and product innovation. The funding round included DiamondStream Partners, EquityPitcher Ventures, Verve…
China keeps supplying Autel and DJI drones to Russia, NYT writes.
China has supplied over $12 million worth of Autel and DJI drones to Russia since its invasion of Ukraine, highlighting the quiet collaboration between the two nations, the NY Times writes. Despite efforts from the U.S. Government to limit critical…
Autel Robotics has three problems according to Ken. Spoiler: He’s right.
In a recent video, Ken Dono, better known as Original Dobo, addressed the growing concerns surrounding Autel Robotics, despite their strong start at CES 2023 with the award-winning Evo Max 4T. Ken, a long-time supporter of Autel, outlined three red…
DJI Air 2S drone: Unbeatable Aerial Mastery at a Steal (15% off)
The DJI Air 2S, a fantastic all-around drone with its high-quality camera, advanced obstacle avoidance, and intelligent flight modes, becomes an unbeatable offering at a 15% discount. Now available for $849 (was $999) at Amazon or DJI. This price reduction…
New Flood Of Fraudulent Check Scams Targeting Drone Service Providers
Petition for DJI to Update Phantom 4 Pro V2 to be Remote ID Compliant
I spoke with DJI, including with a supervisor in communication with engineering, and was told now that the Phantom 4 Pro V2 would NOT be updated with Remote ID, despite previous assurances it would be. The Mavic Pro Platinum, which…
Auterion Enhances ISR Operations with Increased Autonomy and User-Friendly Features
Auterion has unveiled new updates to AuterionOS and Auterion Mission Control, significantly improving Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) operations by enhancing situational awareness and reducing the workload for in-field operators. The full integration of NextVision cameras expands Auterion’s range of…
Heron AirBridge Joins Inmarsat’s Velaris Partner Network to Boost Drone Management in Urban Areas
Heron AirBridge has announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to join Inmarsat’s Velaris Partner Network (VPN) to develop regulatory and operational frameworks and technologies for safe drone management in urban environments and complex airspaces. The MoU was signed at Drone…
Pilot Institute
PSI Testing Troubles, Pearland BVLOS, Bengals Man Guilty, Cell Phone Drone Rescue
This week in drone news, we have four stories for you. PSI issues are resulting in flight training protests, the Pearland BVLOS waiver – that’s a cool story, a Bengals game man pleads guilty, and finally, a rescue that used…
UK Drone Pilot Arrested, AUVSI Green UAS, DJI Aeroscope, Remote ID Limit Petition
This week in drone news, we have four stories for you. This might be a little longer than usual, but we have a UK drone pilot who was fined after flying too close to a warbird. AUVSI has come up…
IACRA Glitch, AZ Drone Felony Bill, American Security Drone Act of 2023
 This week in Drone News, we have three stories for you. An IACRA glitch that caused let’s call it mayhem. Arizona and Iowa bills are trying to make flying a drone over houses, a felony. And then finally, the American…
Billy Kyle
DJI Zenmuse H20N Full Overview – A Camera Like No Other
What’s going on, guys? Billy, here. And the Zenmuse H20N is DJI’s newest payload for the DJI M300. If you’re interested in learning more about the M300 itself as a drone, you can check out the video that I’ve made…
DJI Mavic 3 vs. Skydio 2 Tracking Tests – DJI Drone closes the Gap!
Alright, so Skydio 2 versus DJI Mavic 3 tracking. This is probably a video I should have done right when the DJI Mavic 3 came out, as this drone got a massive overhaul to its obstacle avoidance system, as well…
DJI Matrice 30T – The Perfect Search and Rescue Drone
So I want to start this video off with a story that I think is going to help everyone watching understand why a drone like DJI’s Matrice 30T or M30T is such an important and valuable tool when it comes…
51 Drones
6 Common Mistakes New Drone Pilots Make + Bonus Money Saving Tip!
As of just a couple of weeks ago, I’ve been flying drones for six years now, and over that time, I have learned quite a bit. I hope that you have as well by watching my channel here. One of…
You Want to Fly a Drone in Your State Park? You need This!
 When I first started flying drones, one of my biggest questions, every time I flew, was, would it be okay for me to be flying here? Am I going to get in trouble? Who’s going to bother me and am…
DJI Mavic 3 Payload Release – Anyone Can Do Drone Delivery!
Hi everyone, thanks for stopping by. Today we’re going to check out a payload release system for the DJI Mavic 3 drone. There’s something that I want to try. You know, after you’ve been flying drones for quite a while,…
DC Rainmaker
DJI Mini 3 vs Mini 3 Pro: 17+ Differences Detailed!
Hey folks, today I’ve got 17+ differences between the DJI Mini 3 and the Mini 3 Pro. While these two drones share the same name, the reality is that there’s actually quite a bit of difference between them. Now in…
DJI Mini 3 In-Depth Review: Everything You Need to Know!
Today, we’re doing a complete, in-depth review of the new DJI Mini 3. Now all the footage that you see right now on the screen is coming directly out of the camera itself. So there’s no editing or tweaking to…
DJI Mavic 3 Classic Active Track Ultimate Test Ride – Unedited!
All of these trees are fairly clear. So, it should not have any trouble seeing these trees. If it was another month or so…. AWWW, OHHH! [dramatic pause] Oh yes… You saw the tree alright… DJI Mavic 3 Classic testing…
Air Photography
DJI Air 2S drone: Unbeatable Aerial Mastery at a Steal (15% off)
The DJI Air 2S, a fantastic all-around drone with its high-quality camera, advanced obstacle avoidance, and intelligent flight modes, becomes an unbeatable offering at a 15% discount. Now available for $849 (was $999) at Amazon or DJI. This price reduction…
DJI Air 3 – Is One On The Way, and What Features Will It Have?
Good day folks, Shawn here from Air Photography. In today’s video, we’re going to be discussing the DJI Air 2S and the possibility of a DJI Air 3. Now, this is just a discussion video, and there’s been no indication…
Which DJI Drone Should You Buy in 2023? DJI Mavic 3 vs. DJI Mini 3 vs. DJI Avata
Good day, folks! Shawn here from Air Photography. One question I get asked repeatedly is, “Which DJI drone should I buy as we head into 2023?” In this video, I will be comparing the DJI Mavic 3 Classic, the DJI…
Drone Supremacy
The PERFECT FPV Setup? This is What I Recommend!
You’ve seen me do a lot of reviews on pre-built drones that you can buy from the store. They come to you, and you only need to bind them to your remote controller. Then, you’re good to go and can…
TINIEST 4K Drone I’ve EVER Flown! GepRC CineLog20
What I have in my hands is something that I’ve been personally very excited about since the first time I heard about it. This is the CineLog20 from GEPRC with the DJI O3 Air Unit on board, and this thing…
iFlight Defender 25 – SMALL Drones KEEP Getting Better!
Hey, what’s up, everybody? This is Mike. Welcome back to another video. Today we’ll be talking about the iFlight Defender 25 – one of the drones that people are going crazy about nowadays because it is the smaller version of…
PIXL Drone Show
Lemur 2 drone for first responders from Brinc Drones
Join Greg & Haye in talking with Blake Resnick the founder of BRINC drones. They discuss how the LEMUR 2 came about, challenges for BRINC going forward, and how Blake ended up starting BRINC Drones. The PiXL Drone Show is…
PIXL Drone Show – State of the drone industry
It is just Greg and Haye this week. Catch up and learn about the current state of the industry and what is coming in 2023! Be sure to check it out on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts. About the PIXL Drone Show…
PiXL Drone Show #73 with Andreas Raptopolous, Founder and CEO of Matternet
Welcome to this latest episode of our PIXL Drone Show. Join Greg and Haye in talking with Andreas Raptopolous, Founder and CEO of Matternet. In this episode, we discuss healthcare deliveries with UAS and what FAA certifications are needed for a…
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