Greg Reverdiau is the co-founder and lead instructor of Pilot Institute, one of the largest online drone and airplane training schools. A longtime pilot and flight instructor, he covers drone regulations, safety, and training for DroneXL, translating FAA rulemaking into plain language for pilots.
The Department of Commerce is asking drone pilots to educate them on drone operations. Who better to do this than you, the drone pilots? If some industry groups have their way, this could lead to restrictions on which drones you can purchase, whether you’re flying for fun or for business. This may sound daunting, so…
Welcome to your Weekly UAS News update. We have four stories for you this week: a drone operator charged for hitting the Super Scooper, Unusual Machine to acquire Aloft, a YouTuber’s plea deal, and numerous new drone bills in state legislatures. Let’s dive in. Drone Operator Charged for Hitting Super Scooper Peter Tripp Akemann of…
We have three stories for you this week: more DJI Mavic 4 leaks, we have a press release on the New Jersey drones, and then lastly the Colorado Police uses a drone to find a skier. Let’s get to it. DJI Mavic 4 Leaks First up this week, more DJI Mavic 4 leaks, which I…
We have four stories for you this week: the NTSB preliminary report on the drone show accident in Orlando, a regulatory freeze – that’s an important thing, a possible DJI release list for 2025, and lastly, a new drone bill in Connecticut. All right, let’s get to it. NTSB Preliminary Report: Orlando Drone Show Accident…
Geofencing is a three-dimensional area that can restrict a drone from operating in or out of certain areas. DJI ca these as "Geo zones" - built into all their drones. While they can be tricky to navigate, G
Are you allowed to fly your drone near an airport? Today, I'll show you how to get instant airspace approval - something a drone pilot should know.
Welcome to your Weekly UAS News Update! We have four stories for you: DJI Geofencing, DJI Flip, a drone that hit an airplane, a New York man
Today, we are going to review the DJI Flip, a brand-new drone model just released by DJI. This drone stands out with its unique design, built-in propeller guards, a new battery system, and an updated sensor. Let’s dive into the details and see what makes this drone different. Key Features and Design The DJI Flip…
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