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New FAA Drone Rules – BVLOS and Part 108 Explained
The proposal to fly a drone beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) is out, and it’s 650 pages long, complex, and written by a government agency. So, we went through all the head-banging, the hair-pulling, the highs, and the lows…
AI Drones Snag Ghost Nets on Australia’s Remote Shores
Yo, drone lovers, get ready for a story that’ll make your DJI heart race! Out in Australia’s Gulf of Carpentaria, AI-powered drones are swooping over beaches to hunt down “ghost nets”—those abandoned fishing nets that choke marine life. This high-tech…
Drones Buzz Utah Skies to Zap Mosquitoes and West Nile Virus
Listen up, drone lovers! While we’re out capturing epic sunset shots with our DJI Mavics, Utah’s got drones fighting a different kind of battle—one against those bloodsucking pests we all hate: mosquitoes. In Salt Lake City, the Mosquito Abatement District…
Woodward High School’s New Drone Program: Soaring to New Heights with UAS Training
Buckle up, drone enthusiasts! Woodward High School in Oklahoma is launching a game-changing aviation program that’s got our rotors spinning with excitement. Starting this school year, students can dive into a four-year aviation curriculum, choosing between a pilot pathway or…
British Tourist Risks $245,000 Fine for Illegal Drone Flight at Tenerife Festival
Ouch! A simple drone buzz over a lively Spanish festival has a British tourist staring down a $245,000 fine. Fellow pilots, this relatable fiasco is your cue to check those rules. A British vacationer could face penalties up to €225,000…
FAA’s Bold BVLOS Proposal: End Waivers, Ignite U.S. Drone Innovation Boom
Hey drone enthusiasts, what if regulations finally caught up to your tech? Enter the FAA’s BVLOS bombshell, promising economic wins and global edge—details inside. The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new rule for Beyond Visual Line of…
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…