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TEXAS’ DRONE LAW CHALLENGED BY PRESS ORGANIZATIONS AND PHOTOGRAPHERS – Press organizations and photographers are challenging a Texas’ drone law, the “Use of Unmanned Aircraft,” claiming that it violates the First Amendment. Last Monday the suit survived a motion, that was filed by state officials to dismiss it.

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NEW BETAFPV DRONE WITH INSTA360 CAMERA COMING IN DECEMBER? – Will there be a new BetaFPV drone with Insta360 camera coming in December? This teaser video that was shown on Facebook would make you think so.

DJI X7 ground-based camera shows in leaked photos

DJI ZENMUSE X7 GROUND-BASED CAMERA SHOWS IN LEAKED PHOTOS – Another day, another DJI leak! Today we can share with you these leaked photos that show what appears to be a new DJI Zenmuse X7 ground-based camera. Let’s take a closer look.

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EASA ORGANIZES TWO WEBINARS ABOUT EU DRONE REGULATIONS – The European aviation safety organization EASA is organizing two webinars on 9 and 10 December on European drone regulations, which will take effect on 31 December. This is an interesting fact, as EASA is the driving force behind the new regulation. The information comes directly from the source. The first webinar is aimed at recreational drone pilots, the second is aimed at professionals.

Drone educators discouraged by "Irish route" to free EU drone ticket

DRONE EDUCATORS DISCOURAGED BY “IRISH ROUTE” TO FREE EU DRONE CERTIFICATE – From December 31, everyone who will fly a drone over 250 grams must have a European drone certificate. In the Netherlands, you cannot go anywhere for the required training. But it is already possible to obtain the A1 / A3 basic certificate via the Irish aviation authority IAA; free of charge. Dutch drone educators see the shortcut with sorrow and believe that an uneven playing field has emerged.

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