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.
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have three stories for you this week. The ACLU releases a major report on drone surveillance and airspace restriction. The House passes the ACERO Act for wildfire drone operations. And a questionable South Carolina bill. So, let’s get to it. ACLU publishes major report on drone surveillance…
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have four stories for you this week. The Avata 360 is finally out. We also have DJI suing Insta360, and then we have BRINC launching a new Guardian drone with Starlink integration. And then finally, we have some micro drones that are going to the bottom of…
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have three stories for you this week. The FAA is escalating enforcement on the controversial DHS TFR, that same TFR is getting its first federal court challenge, and the Forest Service is updating their filming rules. Let’s get to it. FAA Gives Serious Teeth to the Controversial…
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have three stories for you this week. First off, DJI officially announces the Avata 360 launch date and the 8K resolution. We have another SkyeBrowse update. And then finally, a $5,000 reward if you can figure out who stole some military drones. So, let’s get to it.…
The FAA's 2025 enforcement report details fines up to $36,770 against 18 drone operations and certificate actions against eight pilots — including one emergency revocation near Mar-a-Lago. Here's every case broken down.
Too many new drone pilots jump straight into advanced moves without mastering the basics. There are five drone shots that you should be practicing first. I’m Greg, the co-founder of Pilot Institute, where more than 400,000 students have already learned to fly safely and confidently. In this article, I’m going to walk you through the…
Oregon's white paper reveals the FCC drone ban could cost states up to $2 billion, a new FAA study confirms DJI controls 96% of US airspace, the Commerce Department eases drone export rules, Indiana prosecutes its first illegal drone deer scouting case, and a drone helps rescue two people trapped on a 925-foot tower in Texas.
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. This week, we have three big stories: DJI is taking the FCC to court, Apple TV just set a massive world record with a drone light show over Los Angeles, and Brinc Drones is teasing a brand new aircraft built for night operations. Let’s get into it. DJI…
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