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San Antonio Council Approves Amazon Drone Delivery Expansion Despite Concerns
The San Antonio City Council has voted 8-2 to green-light Amazon’s ambitious plan to launch its Prime Air drone delivery service from its East Side warehouse, marking a significant step forward for drone technology in the region. Despite opposition from…
Read This if YOU Hate Drones
Hi everyone! I hope you’re having a great day. Today, I’ll discuss eight common misconceptions about drones and drone pilots. Drones have gotten a bad rap over the years, often from people who don’t understand what they are, how they…
DJI Counters U.S. Drone Ban Concerns with Privacy and Security Assurances
DJI, the leading Chinese drone manufacturer, has issued a detailed statement addressing concerns over a potential U.S. executive order that could ban Chinese-made drones, as reported by DroneXL. The executive order, which President Trump is expected to sign soon according…
Drones for Active Shooter Prevention is being considerer by Texas School District
Highland Park Independent School District (ISD) in Texas recently hosted a demonstration by Campus Guardian Angels, an Austin-based startup, showcasing drone technology designed to address active shooter threats at University Park Elementary School. As a UAV and FPV pilot, I…
Drone Mishap on Everest Sparks Safety Debate for High-Altitude Cargo Missions
On Mount Everest, a DJI FlyCart 30 cargo drone operated by Nepal’s Airlift Technology encountered a gust-induced emergency landing at 19,685 feet, halting operations for four days and igniting concerns about the safety of heavy-lift drones in extreme environments. This…
FAA Launches Drone-Detection Testing in New Jersey to Address Rising Sightings Near Airports
In response to a surge in drone sightings near airports, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will begin a two-week drone-detection testing program in Cape May, New Jersey, starting April 14, 2025, according to a Reuters report. This initiative follows heightened…
Oregon Senate Bill 238 Advances: Police Drones Set for Expanded Role in 911 Responses
On April 7, 2025, Oregon’s Senate Judiciary Committee voted 5-1 to advance Senate Bill 238, a proposal to broaden police drone use for 911 calls, suspect pursuits, and search operations, according to OregonLive. The bill, now headed to the Senate…
Montgomery County’s Drone Ban Over County Buildings Faces Federal Preemption
Montgomery County, New York, has passed a new local law banning drones from flying over county buildings, citing safety and security concerns after a drone was spotted near the county jail. Reported by NEWS10, the measure imposes strict penalties, including…
Is The DJI Mini 4 Pro Drone Still Worth It In 2025?
Good day, folks! Shawn here from Air Photography. As we head into spring and summer, perhaps some of you are considering purchasing your very first drone. Or maybe you’re a vlogger looking to add fresh perspectives to your content. You’ve…
DJI Challenges US Security Agencies in NDAA Deadline Push
Chinese drone maker DJI has formally requested five US national security agencies to evaluate its products ahead of a critical December 31, 2025 deadline established by National Defense Authorization Act provisions. In a letter sent to the Department of Homeland…
DJI’s Rise: Frank Wang’s Dream to Drone Empire
What began as a Chinese boy’s dream to simplify flying helicopters in the 1990s spiraled into DJI, a global drone empire that reshaped aerial photography, surveillance, and modern warfare. From a forgotten 2005 customs bust in Japan to the battlefields…
DJI Flip Drone – The Perfect First Drone For You!
Okay, the first thing I want to show you – check this out, go ahead and start the timer right now… Tell me that is not one of the coolest things ever! I think every drone going forward should have…