DJI
Drone Patent Review Denied By PTAB: Textron vs. DJI
Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) denied a request by drone giant SZ DJI Technology Co. Ltd. to review a drone patent owned by Textron
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Haye Kesteloo is the Editor in Chief and Founder of DroneXL.co, where he covers all drone-related news, DJI rumors and writes drone reviews, and of EVXL.co, for all electric vehicle news. Haye can be reached at haye @ dronexl.co or @hayekesteloo. Also on LinkedIn, Muck Rack, Instagram and YouTube.
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The Battle Over Drone Legislation: A Call to Action for American Drone Users
The Drone Advocacy Alliance is rallying drone enthusiasts, professionals, and advocates to voice their opposition against these legislative efforts
Airbus
Zayed International Airport Celebrates Rebranding with Unprecedented Drone Show
The event, orchestrated by SKYMAGIC, showcased an unprecedented drone show featuring 1,750 drones that simulated a 3D Airbus A380.
Ukraine
The Netherlands Strengthens Ukraine’s Aerial Warfare Capabilities: Joins Drone Coalition
The Netherlands announced its decision to enhance Ukraine's military capabilities against Russia by joining a military drone coalition.
Police
High-Tech Heroism: Drone Technology Saves the Day in Fulton
A Swift Response to a Family’s Fear In a remarkable display of modern policing and drone technology’s potential to save lives, the Fulton Police Department recently showcased how innovation can make all the difference in critical moments. When a family in Fulton, New York, reported their loved one missing late Monday afternoon, fear and uncertainty…
FAA
The Troubled Launch of SMS Novel’s Drone Surveillance in Memphis
A Promising Start Turns Sour In late 2021, SMS Novel, a company branding itself as a “Christian-based film company,” announced ambitious plans to deploy drone surveillance in Memphis, Tennessee, aiming to combat the city’s crime rates. The initiative, dubbed “Operation Memphis Guardian,” promised a high-tech approach to monitoring criminal activity, employing drones equipped with facial…
Ukraine
Influencer’s Double Life: Instagram Glamour and Illicit Drone Deals
The Dual Life of Kristina Puzyreva: From Instagram Influencer to Sanctions Violator Kristina Puzyreva, a 32-year-old whose Instagram account mirrors the life many millennials dream of, has revealed a starkly contrasting reality behind her picturesque social media presence. Known for her travel-laden posts featuring typical influencer backdrops, Puzyreva’s world took a dramatic turn as she…
Drone Light Show
The Future of July Fourth Celebrations: Tigard Leads with Drone Display Over Traditional Fireworks
Drone Light Shows Instead Fireworks In a groundbreaking move, the city of Tigard, Oregon, is set to illuminate the summer sky not with the traditional bursts of fireworks, but with a choreographed display of 200 drones. This decision marks a significant shift in how public celebrations are conducted, potentially setting a precedent for environmental consciousness…
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