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.
We have four stories for you this week: the DJI Air 3S finally released, jail time for flying over a Naval Shipyard, drones over a military base, and lastly, DJI import issues. Let’s get to it. DJI Air 3S Release First up, the DJI Air 3S was finally released this week. The new drone comes…
In the world of action cameras, DJI has made a splash with its latest offering, the DJI Action 5. As drone enthusiasts and aerial videographers
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have four stories for you; FTI Consulting audits DJI drones, DJI Leaks, SkyeBrowse volumes, and new software for Drone Search and Rescue. FTI Consulting Audits DJI Drones Cybersecurity assessment of DJI by FTI Consulting was published last week. The aircraft used for this audit was the Mavic…
We have four stories this week: Let’s get to it! GAO Report on Foreign-Made Drones The Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report on the Department of Interior’s (DOI) stance on foreign drones. Currently, the DOI does not allow foreign drones to be used except for emergency situations such as search and rescue and wildfires.…
Welcome to your Weekly UAS News Update. We have three stories for you this week: an update on the NDAA bill, drone leaks and releases, and a drone story for good. Let’s get to it! NDAA Bill Update: Good News for Drone Users The Senate has released its manager’s package of 93 amendments for the…
Introduction to the DJI Neo All right, guys, this is our review and beginner guide for the DJI Neo. It’s a pretty small drone, almost like a whoop with ducted props. The prop guards are removable, and it comes with a couple of different intelligent flight modes. It’s pretty cool for its size, features, and…
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Welcome to your weekly UAS News update. We’ve got five stories for you this week. We’ll discuss a drone ban update, a Green Day concert paused for a drone flight, a partnership between Flir and AirData, the use of a drone to recover a stolen vehicle, and SkyBrowse updates. House Votes to Pass the Countering…
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