Elevating Aerial Efficiency and Safety Sony Electronics Inc. has announced a significant firmware update for its Airpeak S1 drone, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to enhancing the capabilities of this advanced aerial platform. Tailored for industrial enterprises and…
A Brazen Act of Irresponsibility The FPV drone community is in uproar following a highly irresponsible act by a Canadian drone pilot, Adrien Salv. Salv recently flew his FPV drone at the National Mall in Washington, D.C., performing a dive…
Transforming Drone Flight Safety with Air Aware Aloft Technologies, Inc., a renowned pioneer in drone fleet and airspace management, and Pilot Institute, a leader in drone ground school courses, have announced the launch of Air Aware, marking a significant advancement…
Growing Security Concerns Over U.S. Tech in DJI Drones A coalition of 15 Republican legislators has urged the Pentagon to deny export licenses for American components used in drones manufactured by DJI, the Chinese drone behemoth. This move, highlighted in…
Welcome to this week’s UAS News update. We have four stories for you: Amazon loses its Head of Safety and Flight Operations; the FAA and NASA conduct UTM field tests; SkyBrowse introduces a pay-per-model; and the FPV Freedom Coalition releases…
A New Era in Filmmaking Technology DJI, the renowned leader in civilian drone and creative camera technology, has set a new benchmark in imaging excellence with the launch of the DJI Ronin 4D-8K. This groundbreaking device, unveiled on December 14,…
Moscow’s Counter-Drone Push Russia, once bolstering its military capabilities with imported Iranian Shahed 136 drones, is now pivoting to reinforce its defenses against Ukrainian drone threats. Russian state media recently reported a significant step in enhancing airport security through the…
Revolutionizing Rail Network Monitoring with Drones The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Aeronautics Division has taken a significant leap in rail network monitoring and safety. With a groundbreaking waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), MassDOT can now deploy drones…
High-Flying Discounts for Drone Enthusiasts DJI, the global leader in camera drones and stabilizers, has launched its ‘Holiday Wonderland‘ promotion, offering unbeatable discounts of up to 30% off, on some of its most popular drones. This festive season, enthusiasts and…
Amazon’s Drone Dreams Hit Snag as Key Executive Cassidy Exits Prime Air, Sean Cassidy, the division’s head of safety, flight operations, and regulatory affairs, has reportedly left the company in a significant development within Amazon’s ambitious drone delivery unit. This…
Grubb’s Daring Drone-to-Dive Debut! In an awe-inspiring display of daring and innovation, American wakeskating pioneer and three-time world champion Brian Grubb recently achieved a world-first feat, merging the realms of drone wakeskating and BASE jumping in a breathtaking stunt titled…
Sky High Risk: U.S. Open to Drone Attacks In an alarming revelation, a recent Wall Street Journal article highlights a critical vulnerability in the United States’ defense system: the nation is unprepared to counter drone terror attacks. Given the inventive…