Nynja Plane Crashes in Russia, 600 Miles from Ukraine Border Ukrainian engineers have apparently converted another sport plane into a long-range strike drone, with one crashing inside Russia, reportedly more than 600 miles from the Russia-Ukraine border. This matches the…
A WBTV investigation has revealed that the vast majority of North Carolina sheriff’s offices rely on Chinese-made DJI drones for critical public safety operations, despite increasingly politicized national security concerns surrounding the company. The survey found that DJI drones play…
Season of the Super Heroes Brings Action-Packed Fun to the Park Hong Kong Disneyland is gearing up for an exciting celebration of Marvel superheroes with the Season of the Super Heroes event, running from April 26th through June 10th, 2024.…
Perrysburg Township Fire and EMS are taking a significant step forward in their rescue operations by incorporating Chinese-made DJI drones into their emergency response tactics. The department believes that these drones will significantly improve efficiency and response times, ultimately saving…
An RAF F-35 Lightning stealth fighter jet narrowly avoided a collision with a drone flying at an illegal altitude over Norfolk, according to an official report from the UK Airprox Board (UKAB). The incident, which reportedly occurred on February 14,…
Quick-Thinking Mercenary Avoids Deadly Drone Attack In a stunning display of quick thinking and resourcefulness, a Russian mercenary identified as Private Khamatov saved his life by hurling a sack of potatoes at an attacking Ukrainian drone. The astonishing footage captures…
In a heartwarming tale of determination and community support, a hiker named Zach Barriga was reunited with his lost dog, Annie, thanks to the help of a state-of-the-art drone and its operator, Justin Vickers, reports News 10. A Harrowing Ordeal…
U.S. Lawmakers Consider Banning DJI Drones Amid National Security Concerns In a move that could ground the fleet of DJI drones across the country, U.S. lawmakers are weighing an FCC ban on the China-based drone manufacturer. This potential ban comes…
Affordable Aerial Photography for Beginners The DJI Mini 4K, set to launch on April 29, 2024, is making headlines not just for its advanced features but for its surprisingly affordable price tag of around $348 USD. Rumored by drone enthusiast…
Council Recommends Creating Drone-Specific NOTAM to Limit Restricted Area The Drone Advisory Council (DAC), a key player in the integration and regulation of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) within the national airspace system (NAS), has released a report recommending significant changes…
Welcome to the Weekly UAS News Update. We have four stories for you this week: a new drone act in Congress (yes, yet another one), AirMap adding SGI support, the DAC recommends a change in stadium TFRs, and lastly, a…
The United States, in coordination with the United Kingdom and Canada, has issued new sanctions on Iran, targeting Iranian drones, their use by Russia in the war in Ukraine, and the shipment of Iranian commodities. The U.S. Treasury Department accused…