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Unusual Machines, Inc. (NYSE American: UMAC), owner of popular FPV drone brands Rotor Riot and Fat Shark, is shaking up the drone industry with a groundbreaking move. The company has adopted HP’s Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) 3D printing technology for manufacturing drone components, particularly for FPV (First-Person View) drones. A Game-Changer for FPV Drone Manufacturing…
Welcome to Your Weekly UAS News Update We have four stories for you this week: the Mavic 3 Enterprise gets Category 2 approval, which is a big deal; a Part 107 serious injury, we’ll talk about the details; Aloft completes LAANC onboarding and then gets new features; and lastly, the DJI Mini SE specs are…
Drone technology is evolving rapidly, with major developments in policing, delivery, manufacturing, and warfare. According to a recent MIT Technology Review article, four key areas are seeing significant changes that could reshape how drones are used. Police Drones Going Beyond Line of Sight Police departments across the US are expanding their drone programs, with over…
A humpback whale missing its tail fluke has been spotted off the coast of Washington state, with drone footage capturing the heartbreaking sight. The whale, named Catalyst, was first observed on July 5 and has since traveled about 370 miles despite its severe injury, according to Live Science. Drone Captures Whale’s Struggle On July 23,…
The United States military is rapidly embracing drone technology and unmanned systems as a revolutionary form of deterrence against potential threats from adversaries like Russia and China. This significant shift in military strategy was highlighted in a recent article in TIME magazine by Lorenz Meier and Niall Ferguson, revealing the Pentagon’s ambitious plans to deploy…
HoverAir has unveiled significant upgrades to its unique flying selfie camera lineup with the introduction of the X1 Pro and X1 Pro Max. These new models bring substantial improvements in video resolution, sensor size, and functionality, potentially addressing key limitations of the original HoverAir X1. DIYPhotography reports that these advancements could make the devices more…
The DJI Neo drone is shaping up to be a game-changer for novice pilots, especially those from the younger, social media-savvy generation.
Recent conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza have highlighted the growing importance of commercial drones in modern warfare. According to an analysis by Kerry Chávez and Ori Swed, militaries are increasingly incorporating low-cost, commercial unmanned aerial systems (UAS) into their tactical arsenals alongside more advanced military-grade drones. The Rise of Tactical Drones in State Militaries While…
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