Secret drone program planned by Chicago police
According to uncovered emails, the Chicago Police Department reportedly started a secret police drone program last year.
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Suicide drone shot down by Israeli jet
A ‘suicide drone’ that was launched from Gaza Strip has been shot down by a jet from the Israeli Air Force.
PIXL Drone Show #8 – DJI’s Brendan Schulman talks Geofencing, RID
This week’s PIXL Drone Show features Brendan Schulman, DJI’s Vice President of Policy and Legal Affairs. In what is already the eighth episode of the show, Kara, Greg and I talk with Brendan about topics such as Geofencing, Remote ID,…
DJI Assistant 2 update adds Fly Safe Database of DJI Air 2S
The DJI Assistant 2 software receives a small update that adds support of the new Fly Safe Database for the DJI Air 2S. This latest update brings the DJI Assistant 2 software to version 2.1.3.
Last call for Mavic 2 Pro orders indicates DJI Mavic 3 will be released soon
DJI has sent out the last call for official dealers and authorized resellers to place their orders for the DJI Mavic 2 Pro and Zoom drones. According to our insider, this is a sure sign that the DJI Mavic 3…
Avigation easements slow down drone adoption & innovation
Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, and West Virginia have introduced legislation that could slow down drone innovation and adoption if passed. Drone operations could be regulated by the state’s Department of Transportation (DOT) or local governments through so-called ‘avigation easements’ that explain…
Thermal drone quickly locates man in Oswego River
In New York, a thermal drone quickly located a man in need in the Oswego River. The 21-year-old man was rescued by city fire and police departments in the early morning hours.
AMA & UASidekick offer free LAANC flight planning software to members
The Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) and UASidekick have teamed up to provide free recreational Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) flight planning to nearly 175,000 UAS hobbyists who are members of AMA.
DJI Authorization Zones vs FAA Airspace Approval
Confused about the difference between DJI Authorization Zones (geo-fencing) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airspace Approval? Well, watch this video from Greg Reverdiau from the Pilot Institute where he explains the difference and what to look out for when…
Crashed drone search leads first responders to missing woman
A crashed drone search leads first responders to a 47-year-old woman from Utah who went missing in November of last year. The woman, who may have struggled with mental challenges survived on a diet of grass, moss, and water. She…
PIXL Drone Show #7 – Fighting Local & State Drone Laws with Vic Moss
In this latest episode, the 7th already, of our PIXL Drone Show we talk to Vic Moss who is the Vice President of the Drone Service Provider Alliance. Join us as we talk about avigation bills and their legality, recent regulation…
Startup Manna raises funds for drone deliveries in the US
Irish startup Manna raises funds for drone deliveries in the US and UK, after successfully delivering groceries, takeaways, and medications to thousands of people in Ireland.