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DJI Air 3S Stuns with Smart Return-to-Home Through Balcony Door
A recent YouTube video showcases the DJI Air 3S drone’s impressive smart Return-to-Home (RTH) capabilities in a dense urban setting in China, as shared by drone enthusiast Minghao Gou. Jaw-Dropping Precision Navigation The footage demonstrates the Air 3S navigating a…
DJI Takes Legal Action Against Pentagon Over Military Designation
DJI, the world’s largest drone manufacturer, has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) challenging its designation as a “Chinese military company.” The legal action, initiated on October 18, 2023, seeks to remove DJI from the Pentagon’s…
Welcome to Your Weekly UAS News Update
We have four stories for you this week: the DJI Air 3S finally released, jail time for flying over a Naval Shipyard, drones over a military base, and lastly, DJI import issues. Let’s get to it. DJI Air 3S Release…
Marine Corps Invests $400M in Cutting-Edge Anti-Drone Tech
The U.S. Marine Corps is stepping up its game in the ongoing battle against rogue drones. In a recent announcement, the Marine Corps Systems Command awarded a hefty $400 million contract to Huntsville-based Invariant and California’s Anduril for a state-of-the-art…
Drones Take Flight in Missouri Hunting: Game-Changer or Ethical Dilemma?
Missouri hunters are embracing a new tool in their arsenal: drones. According to a recent report by KSDK, the state has updated its Wildlife Code to allow the use of thermal drones for recovering wounded deer, turkey, elk, and black…
Romanian Fighter Jets Scrambled After Suspected Drone Breaches Airspace
Romanian military authorities sprang into action Thursday when a small flying object, believed to be a drone, entered the country’s airspace. The incident occurred in the southeastern county of Constanta, prompting a swift response from the nation’s air defense systems.…
Man Accused of Using Drone to Drop Explosives in Maine Town
A Woodland, Maine resident has been arrested for allegedly using a drone to drop explosive devices on targets in the small Aroostook County town. The case highlights the potential misuse of drone technology for criminal activities. Drone-Assisted Attacks Over 18…
Drug Dealer Uses Drone for Fentanyl Deliveries, Resulting in Fatal Overdose
A California man has been arrested for allegedly using a drone to deliver fentanyl and other drugs, leading to a customer’s death. This disturbing case, reported by The Guardian, highlights the misuse of drone technology for illegal activities. The Drone-Based…
DJI Drones Suspended?! What Does This Mean?
On, October 16th, 2024, US Customs suspended the imports of some drones from the company DJI. It appears that this is not related to the ongoing legislative efforts (the Countering CCP Drones Act), to ban the sale and use of…
US Sanctions Target Chinese and Russian Entities Over Attack Drones in Ukraine Conflict
The United States has taken significant action by imposing sanctions on two Chinese companies and a Russian affiliate for their involvement in the production and shipment of attack drones used in the ongoing Ukraine conflict, as reported by Reuters. This…
UAF’s Drone Program Soars Under Cathy Cahill’s Leadership
Cathy Cahill, Ph.D., is at the helm of a cutting-edge drone program at the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) that’s pushing the boundaries of unmanned aircraft technology. As reported by the Fairbanks Daily News Miner, Cahill leads the Alaska Center…
The Witches of Bucha: Women Warriors Defending Ukraine’s Skies from Russian Drones
In the darkness over Bucha, a group of Ukrainian women known as the “Witches of Bucha” emerge to protect their homeland from an invisible threat – Russian attack drones. This volunteer air defense unit, comprised almost entirely of women, has…