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Reevaluating the Fear-Mongering Around Chinese-Made DJI Drones in American Agriculture
In the vast and varied landscape of American agriculture, drones have become indispensable tools, revolutionizing the way farmers monitor crop health, manage resources, and maximize yields. Among these, DJI drones, manufactured by the Chinese tech giant Da Jiang Innovations, have…
Drone News: 11 Arrested for Prison Flight, NYPD Drone Rafts, Bill to Ban DJI, & CEO Change at AUVSI
Welcome to the Weekly UAS News Update. We have four stories for you this week. 11 folks arrested after drones delivered contraband to prison Firstly, 11 individuals were arrested after drones delivered contraband to a federal prison. The Midow County…
New Pilot Institute Community, AUVSI Drone Ban, Ingenuity, Alpha Drone, & RID Update
Welcome to the Weekly UAS News Update. We have five stories for you this week. Pilot Institute, that’s us! We are launching a new student community, and it’s massive. AUVSI jumps on the anti-Chinese bandwagon, which is not good. We…
Drone News: 2023 Year in Review, New Drones, Drones for Good, Don’t Be That Guy, and Regulations
Welcome to your Weekly UAS News Update, the New Year’s Edition. Let’s take a look at everything that happened this year, including drones for good, the “Don’t Be That Guy” compilation, drone regulation, Pilot Institute updates, and new drones. New…
DSPA Offers Game-Changing Guidance on FAA Drone Waiver Applications
The Drone Service Providers Alliance (DSPA) has made a significant move in the world of unmanned aerial systems by releasing crucial information on how to apply for 107.39 waivers, for drone operations over people and moving vehicles (OOP/OOMV). This release…
Kent Fire Rescues Hiker, DroneResponders Award, and DJI M350 Release
Welcome to this week’s webcast from the Unmanned Tactical Group and Pilot Institute’s Public Safety News Update. In this webcast, we’re going to discuss how Kent Fire was able to find a missing woman who had been lost for eight…
FAA Drone Symposium and AAM Summit
Together with AUVSI, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) hosts two important events this summer, the FAA Drone Symposium and the AAM Summit. The 8th annual Drone Symposium will highlight the FAA’s plans for safe integration and innovation, from beyond visual…
Public Safety Drone News: CA & TX Bills, DJI Fined $279 Million, Training and Conference Overview
How’s it going, everybody? Welcome to our very first webcast with the Pilot Institute, an Unmanned Tactical Group partnership. We aim to provide you with up-to-date news specifically related to public safety. We plan to host these webcasts every other…
AAM Document from FAA, SCARY Iowa State Bill, Aloft Air Boss Function
Welcome to the weekly UAS News update. We have three stories for you. The first one is about Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), something is happening with the FAA, and we’ll talk about that. We also have a bill in Iowa…
DJI prohibited from exhibiting at AUVSI’s XPonential 2023
Chinese drone manufacturer DJI has been prohibited from exhibiting at XPonential 2023, one of the most significant trade shows in the drone industry, due to policies enacted by the event organizers, AUVSI. Updated at 9:18 pm with a response from…

Elevate Your Drone Game: XPonential 2023 Now Open
The Association for Uncrewed Vehicles International (AUVSI) is hosting its annual XPonential conference, which has become one of the world’s top drone conferences. The event started on May 8th and will run until May 11th at the Colorado Convention Center…
DJI $279M Lawsuit, Autel Alpha Leak, Country of Origin Ban, NPRM for …
Welcome to the Weekly UAS News Update. We have four stories for you this week: DJI loses $279 million in a lawsuit, Autel Robotics is potentially releasing a new drone called the Autel Alpha, an Arkansas country of origin ban…