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Insta360’s New Drone, DJI Neo 2 Spotted in FCC Filings, CEO Pushes for Airspace Credentials
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have three stories for you this week. First, Insta360 is entering the drone market. Next, the DJI Neo 2 has appeared in FCC filings. Finally, DroneUp’s CEO is advocating for digital airspace…
Drone Pilots Beware: Proposed MA Rules Could Ground Your Flights Near Key Sites
If you’re a drone pro relying on Chinese tech, listen up—new MA proposals could ban sales and restrict ops, igniting debates on safety vs. innovation. Massachusetts legislators are advancing multiple bills to impose stricter regulations on drones, citing vulnerabilities in…
Colombia Escalates Drone Warfare Against Drug Gangs with Homegrown Explosive-Carrying UAVs
Colombia’s military tests a new domestically produced drone that packs significant firepower to counter escalating aerial attacks from drug traffickers, who arm cheap commercial models with homemade explosives. This development highlights the rapid evolution of drone technology in asymmetric conflicts,…
Drone CEO Warns of Escalating Airspace Risks, Calls for Urgent Reforms
A leading drone industry executive has sounded the alarm on unregulated drone operations, highlighting a recent collision during Texas flood rescues as a stark example of preventable dangers. In an opinion piece published on Fox News, Tom Walker, founder and…
Laredo Police Activate Drone-as-First-Responder Program to Boost Emergency Response Times
The Laredo Police Department has launched a drone program that dispatches autonomous aircraft to high-priority 911 calls, enabling them to deliver Narcan during overdoses, provide live footage to officers, and arrive at scenes in less than three minutes. This initiative…
Embry-Riddle Study Uncovers Drones Breaching FAA’s 400-Foot Limit, Heightening Mid-Air Collision Risks
Researchers at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University have uncovered patterns in drone operations that challenge safety norms, with many small uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) flying above the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) established 400-foot ceiling. This nationwide analysis highlights growing drone usage and…
Ukraine Boosts Drone Production with Western Deals Amid Escalating Russia-Ukraine Drone Warfare
On July 6, 2025, Ukraine and Russia exchanged hundreds of drone strikes, disrupting air travel and escalating their ongoing conflict, while Ukraine announced new partnerships to ramp up unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) production. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed deals with…
Ukrainian Drone Attacks Disrupt Moscow Airspace, Highlight Escalating UAV Warfare
On July 6, 2025, Russian air defenses intercepted six Ukrainian drones targeting Moscow, escalating tensions in the ongoing conflict and showcasing the growing role of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in modern warfare. Reuters reported that the incident led to temporary…
Drone Traffic Control: The FAA’s Attempt to Stop Sky Chaos Before It’s a Drone-apocalypse
Picture this: the skies are buzzing with drones delivering your pizza, your Amazon packages, and probably your neighbor’s shady “herbal supplements.” It’s like a futuristic ant colony up there, but without the chill vibes. Enter the FAA, swooping in like…
U.S. Army’s Laser Weapons Light Up Oklahoma: The Future of Drone Defense?
Drones are everywhere, and not all of them are friendly. Some are threats, and the U.S. Army’s got a new way to zap them out of the sky. At Fort Sill, Oklahoma, the Army recently tested its high-energy laser weapons,…
FAA Tests Drone Detection Tech in New Mexico to Enhance Airspace Safety
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is advancing drone integration by testing cutting-edge detection technologies near Santa Teresa, New Mexico, from June 16-27, 2025. This initiative, the third in a series of off-airport evaluations, aims to ensure these systems can identify…
FAA to Drone Pilots: “Not Today, Fam” – NBA Finals Airspace Gets the No-Fly Treatment
Picture this: the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder are duking it out in Game 7 of the NBA Finals at the Paycom Center. The crowd’s roaring, the stakes are sky-high, and you’re itching to launch your drone for that…