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Drone Captures Octopus Hitching Ride on World’s Fastest Shark in Stunning Ocean Discovery
In a groundbreaking marine observation, a research team off New Zealand‘s northern coast used a drone to capture rare footage of an octopus clinging to a shortfin mako shark, the fastest shark species in the world. The unusual encounter, reportedly…
Senate Bill 1249 Proposes Radical Shift in Drone Airspace Control, Raising Industry Concerns
A new U.S. Senate bill, S.1249, the Drone Integration and Zoning Act, introduced on April 2, 2025, by Senator Mike Lee of Utah, seeks to redefine low-altitude airspace management, potentially reshaping the Drone Industry. The legislation proposes granting states, local…
DHL Express Halts Shipments Over $800 to U.S. Consumers: Will DJI Drone Deliveries Stall?
DHL Express, a global logistics giant, has suspended business-to-consumer (B2C) shipments valued over $800 to U.S. individuals starting April 21, 2025, citing new U.S. customs regulations that complicate high-value deliveries. This decision, announced in a Fox Business report, could disrupt…
Oklahoma City Police Drone Rescues Man Struck by Train, Showcasing Skydio’s First Responder Capabilities
In a remarkable display of Drone Technology‘s life-saving potential, the Oklahoma City Police Department (OKCPD) recently released footage of a Skydio drone used to locate and rescue a man critically injured after being struck by a train. The incident, which…
Rare Humpback Whale Sighting in Shallow New Jersey Waters Captured by Drone Artist
A remarkable sighting of humpback whales off the coast of New Jersey has captivated marine enthusiasts and drone professionals alike. Joanna Steidle, a drone art photographer and owner of Hamptons Drone Art, LLC, captured a stunning image of a 32-foot-long…
TU Delft’s AI-Powered Drone Outpaces Human Champions in Historic A2RL Victory
In a groundbreaking milestone for autonomous technology, a drone developed by Delft University of Technology’s (TU Delft) Micro Air Vehicle Laboratory (MAVLab) claimed victory at the 2025 A2RL Drone Championship in Abu Dhabi, marking the first time an AI-powered drone…
Chris Tangey’s Drone Films Showcase Australia’s Outback at World Expo 2025
Alice Springs cinematographer Chris Tangey‘s drone films are captivating global audiences at the Australia Pavilion during World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, which opened on April 13, 2025. His nine short films, displayed on massive 39.4 ft by 19.7 ft…
Concerning Bill, AMA Club Altitude Increase, DJI Enterprise Payloads, ParaZero SafeAir M4
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update! This week, we cover a concerning bill in Congress affecting all UAS operators, AMA clubs gaining higher altitude authorization in Class G airspace, DJI launching new enterprise accessories, and Parzero releasing a new…
Amazon Seeks Zoning Approval for Prime Air Drone Delivery Center in San Antonio
In a move that could transform last-mile logistics in South Texas, Amazon has filed a zoning request with the City of San Antonio to establish a Prime Air Drone Delivery Center at its sprawling East Side robotics fulfillment facility. The…
UK’s RapidDestroyer Microwave Weapon Neutralizes Drone Swarms, Signals Shift in Counter-UAV Tech
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has successfully tested a high-power microwave weapon, dubbed RapidDestroyer, designed to neutralize drone swarms, a growing threat on modern battlefields like Ukraine. Developed by a Thales-led consortium, the truck-mounted system uses radio frequency energy…
US Drone Makers Struggle to Break Free from Chinese Parts Dependency
The Pentagon’s push for thousands of American-made drones to counter China‘s dominance has exposed a harsh truth: U.S. drone manufacturers are heavily reliant on Chinese components, creating a national security vulnerability (Note: not a Data Security issue…) that’s proving difficult…
DJI Launches Zenmuse S1 Spotlight and Zenmuse V1 Speaker for Enterprise Drones
Today, DJI, the Chinese drone manufacturer, introduced two new enterprise payloads: the Zenmuse S1, a high-powered spotlight, and the Zenmuse V1, a speaker system. Both are designed for the Matrice 350 RTK and Matrice 300 RTK drone platforms, as showcased…
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