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Iowa Lawmakers Seek to Limit Drone Flights Over Homes and Farms
New legislation in the Iowa legislature aims to criminalize drone flights in certain situations. House File 572 proposes charging individuals with a simple misdemeanor for flying a drone over someone’s farm or home outside city limits. If a surveillance device,…
DJI $279M Lawsuit, Autel Alpha Leak, Country of Origin Ban, NPRM for …
Welcome to the Weekly UAS News Update. We have four stories for you this week: DJI loses $279 million in a lawsuit, Autel Robotics is potentially releasing a new drone called the Autel Alpha, an Arkansas country of origin ban…
Drone Harmony Expands Support to Entire DJI Enterprise Drone Range
Drone Harmony, a prominent provider of UAV mission planning and capture software, has revealed that it now supports the full DJI Enterprise drone lineup. This enhancement will enable commercial drone operators to conduct aerial inspections and surveys more efficiently, safely,…
FAA Greenlights Guardian Agriculture’s Drone System for Nationwide Use
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted Guardian Agriculture the go-ahead to operate its drone system throughout the country. This milestone makes Guardian Agriculture the first Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) commercial entity authorized to function in the…
How do the Zipline Silent Propellers Work?
In a recent video, YouTuber Mark Rober showcased some innovative Zipline drones that are designed to deliver medical supplies in Rwanda. While the drones themselves are impressive, there is one aspect of their design that has caught the attention of…
Zack Nelson arrested for flying Mavic 3 Pro in Germany, now prefers Mini 3 Pro
As an experienced drone pilot, Zack Nelson from the popular Youtube channel Jerry Rig Everything had his fair share of adventures and mishaps. One such incident, which led to Zack’s arrest in Germany, when he was flying the DJI Mavic…
Custom Prescription Lenses for DJI Goggles Integra – HonsVR Review
G’day, folks! Shawn here from Air Photography. In today’s video, we’re going to be taking a look at some prescription lenses for the DJI Goggles Integra. I did a video when the DJI Avata was first released about some prescription…
FAA Unveils Blueprint for Advanced Air Mobility Infrastructure
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has introduced an updated blueprint outlining airspace and procedural changes to accommodate the future of air taxis and other Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) operations. According to the blueprint, AAM operations will initially start at a…
South Bay Deploys Drones to Battle Rising Mosquito Population
In a first for South Bay, California, drones are being utilized to combat mosquitoes following an unusually wet winter. The Santa Clara Vector Control District has initiated drone usage this week to help reduce the growing mosquito population. Nayer Zahiri,…
Port Authority Hails Historic Drone Delivery Flight Across Hudson River
On Wednesday, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey celebrated the first successful drone delivery flight across the Hudson River. The landmark flight, which began in Jersey City and ended on 65th Street in Brooklyn, demonstrated the potential…
H-E-B Elevates Sheriff’s Capabilities with DJI Drone Gift
Texas-based grocery store chain H-E-B announced on Wednesday that it will donate a $20,000 DJI drone to the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office for International Drone Day. Sheriff Adam King expressed gratitude for the contribution, saying, “This is a huge boost…
Florida’s Battle Over DeSantis’ Chinese Drone Ban
Florida lawmakers have allocated $25 million to aid police in replacing their aerial drone fleets following Governor Ron DeSantis’ administration’s Chinese drone ban, that prohibits local governments from using Chinese-made drones earlier this year. Law enforcement agencies can now apply…
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