Skydio, the leading American drone manufacturer, has been given an unprecedented green light from the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) to conduct drone operations remotely and beyond the operator’s line of sight (BVLOS) across the nation. This approval signifies one…
In a remarkable feat of modern drone technology meeting ancient history, archaeologists, using drone cameras, have unearthed prehistoric cave paintings, around 7,000 years old, in remote parts of Spain. Researchers from the University of Alicante have utilized drones, a DJI…
A grim orange haze, the result of raging wildfires in Canada, descended upon the east coast of the United States, turning the air quality in major cities like New York, Boston, Philadelphia, and Washington D.C., hazardous. The eerie phenomenon has…
The same drones that are used to drop grenades on Russian soldiers and vehicles are now delivering life-saving supplies to flood-ravaged Ukrainians, the country’s military has confirmed. Footage reveals drones dropping water to residents of Oleshky, cut off in their…
In Ireland, a man charged with the illegal operation of a DJI drone in Dublin Airport’s critical area now faces the prospect of a jury trial, according to court proceedings. Ainis Guzauskus, a 41-year-old father of two, had his original…
You may already be aware of the ongoing attempts to restrict the use of DJI drones in the United States. Last year, we faced House Bill H6572, which has re-emerged this year as House Bill H2864. This legislation, proposed under…
Aloft Technologies, Inc. unveiled an innovative suite of developer tools today. These tools allow third-party entities to integrate smoothly with the Aloft platform, offering everything from tailored map layers to Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) integrations. Aloft’s latest…
A Canadian FPV drone pilot recently serendipitously captured astonishing footage of an avalanche at a mountain on Vancouver Island. Detailing the remarkable event on his YouTube channel, Mactac revealed: “We were out with our long-range drones for a day of…
Drone pilots operating in highly humid regions often encounter a well-known issue: condensation accumulating on the lens. Intriguingly, for DJI’s Mini 3 series, this lens fogging appears to transpire from within. Could the introduction of a heating element be the…
Valmont Industries has set a new industry record by conducting a 77-mile beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone operation, facilitated by T-Mobile’s 5G network. This revolutionary development, enabled by the largest and fastest 5G network in the U.S., enhances…
Alright, so a couple of months ago, I made a video talking about how DJI was being banned here in Florida for use with search and rescue workers and law enforcement. In the video, I said if we weren’t careful…
The New York Police Department announced its plan to institute a drone permit process for the public. The proposed drone rules aim to regulate the launch and landing of drones within the city. The NYPD will hold a public hearing…