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Greg Reverdiau

Greg Reverdiau

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.

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Insta360 Antigravity A1, DJI Mini 5 Pro Leaks, AVSS Avalanche Control
DJI

Insta360 Antigravity A1, DJI Mini 5 Pro Leaks, AVSS Avalanche Control

Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have three stories for you this week, and they’re all pretty happy. Look at that. First off, we have the Antigravity A1 from Insta360 that’s out. We have the DJI Mini 5 Pro specs that have been leaked. And then lastly, AVSS has a new drone system…

Part 108 NPRM, Update on Drone Collision in TX, and Major Leaks on DJI Mini 5 Pro
DJI

Part 108 NPRM, Update on Drone Collision in TX, and Major Leaks on DJI Mini 5 Pro

Welcome to Your Weekly UAS News Update. We have three stories for you this week. The FAA has finally unveiled its proposed rule for beyond visual line of sight operations. Also, we have an update on a story about a drone collision in Kerrville, Texas. And lastly, we have some major leaks on the DJI…

Insta360’s New Drone, DJI Neo 2 Spotted in FCC Filings, CEO Pushes for Airspace Credentials
DJI

Insta360’s New Drone, DJI Neo 2 Spotted in FCC Filings, CEO Pushes for Airspace Credentials

Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have three stories for you this week. First, Insta360 is entering the drone market. Next, the DJI Neo 2 has appeared in FCC filings. Finally, DroneUp’s CEO is advocating for digital airspace authorizations. Let’s dive in. Insta360’s Drone Venture DJI may face serious competition from Insta360, known…

DOC Investigation, Expedited Audit, Amendment to Audit, New FAA Admin, 3 New DJI Drones
Autel Robotics

DOC Investigation, Expedited Audit, Amendment to Audit, New FAA Admin, 3 New DJI Drones

Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have five stories for you this week: the Department of Commerce launching an investigation into UAS and component imports, lawmakers calling for an expedited audit of DJI and Autel, Representative Stefanik introducing an amendment to audit all Chinese drones, a new FAA administrator, and DJI releasing three…

FAA BVLOS NPRM Missed, Drone Ban Proposal, and Drone Hits Helicopter in TX
DJI

FAA BVLOS NPRM Missed, Drone Ban Proposal, and Drone Hits Helicopter in TX

Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have three stories for you this week: the FAA missed the deadline for the BVLOS and PRM, Senator Rick Scott introduced the Drones for America Act to phase out Chinese drones, and a drone allegedly collided with a rescue helicopter in Texas. Let’s dive in. FAA Misses…

Parrot’s Big Releases, DJI Updates & Leaks, Louisiana Targets Threatening Drones
DJI

Parrot’s Big Releases, DJI Updates & Leaks, Louisiana Targets Threatening Drones

Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have three stories this week: Parrot releases the Anafi UKR and the Chuck 3, DJI leaks and updates, and a Louisiana law allowing law enforcement to shoot down drones. Let’s dive in. Parrot’s New Releases: Anafi UKR and Chuck 3 Parrot has unveiled the Anafi UKR, a…

Drone Pilot Interferes With Helicopter, NASA ASRS Reports, & Legislation Restricting Drones
Amazon

Drone Pilot Interferes With Helicopter, NASA ASRS Reports, & Legislation Restricting Drones

Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have three stories for you this week: charges against a drone pilot for allegedly interfering with a medical helicopter, potential cuts to the NASA ASRS report, and New York legislation restricting drone purchases by state agencies. Let’s dive in. Drone Pilot Charged in Texas A 64-year-old drone…

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