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China Grants First Production Certificate for Passenger eVTOL Aircraft
EHang’s EH216-S Autonomous Aerial Vehicle Cleared for Mass Production Chinese drone maker EHang Holdings Limited has obtained the first production certificate in China for a passenger-carrying autonomous aerial vehicle, the EH216-S. This milestone marks a significant step forward for the…
Former Fire Chief Turned Drone Advocate Shares Insights on Public Safety and Legislation
Wayne Baker’s Journey from Firefighting to DJI In a recent interview, Wayne Baker, former fire chief and current Director of Stakeholder Engagement at DJI, shared his experiences and insights on the use of drones in public safety and the challenges…
US Insurers Rely on Drone Photos to Deny Home Insurance Policies
In a concerning trend, major US insurance companies like State Farm and Allstate are increasingly using aerial photographs captured by drones to justify denying home insurance policies. This practice has raised questions about privacy, accuracy, and fairness in the insurance…
Mystery Sea Drone Found in Black Sea: U.S. Boat with Soviet Warhead
A puzzling maritime drone has been discovered in Romanian waters of the Black Sea. The capsized vessel combines a U.S.-built hull with a massive Soviet-era Russian warhead, sparking questions about its origin and purpose, reports Naval News. Discovery and Destruction…
France’s Drone Radar Revolution: Thales Ramps Up Amid Soaring Global Demand
A Glimpse Into France’s Defense Dynamism In the quaint town of Limours, about 50 kilometers south of Paris, a groundbreaking shift is underway at a Thales-owned factory. Amidst the ongoing war in Ukraine and Europe’s awakened need for military modernization,…
Drones Deliver Lifesaving Defibrillators to Japanese Golf Course
In a groundbreaking trial, Chiba University has partnered with AirMobility, a Tokyo-based flying car developer, to test the airlifting of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) via drones at the Kiminomori Golf Club in Chiba prefecture, Japan. The aim reportedly is to…
Drone Propeller Claims Life of Air Force Contractor: Investigation Reveals Lack of Communication
An Air Force civilian contractor, Stephanie Cosme, tragically lost her life on September 7, 2023, when she walked into the moving propeller of an MQ-9 drone at Gray Butte Airfield in California. The final accident investigation report by Air Force…
UNT’s New Drone Testing Facility Set to Revolutionize Transportation
The University of North Texas (UNT) has unveiled its latest addition to Discovery Park, the UNT Advanced Air Mobility test facility. This massive, state-of-the-art drone testing center is poised to transform the transportation landscape in the United States. The facility,…
Drones with Vision: Glimpse into Future of AI Drone Warfare
In a detailed breakdown of a captured Russian FPV (First Person View) drone, equipped with advanced machine vision technology, the Ukrainian military’s Birds of Magyar Battalion provides a rare insight into the evolving landscape of unmanned aerial warfare. This analysis…
Drone News: Drone Shop Owner Arrested for Flights, Baltimore Bridge TFR, Avata 2 Release and More?
Welcome to our weekly UAS News Update, and we have three stories for you this week. A drone shop owner gets arrested for prison drops. The Baltimore Bridge collapse TFR. And then, lastly, a possible DJI Avata 2 release next…
Swiss Researchers Develop Innovative ‘Cockroach Drone’ for Forest Canopy Exploration
Swiss researchers have developed a groundbreaking new drone inspired by the body structure of cockroaches. This innovative drone is designed to navigate through dense vegetation and explore remote areas of the forest canopy, which has been a significant challenge for…
Ukraine’s AI Drone Race: Navigating the Frontlines of Innovation
In the escalating competition to develop advanced drones, Ukraine is turning to artificial intelligence as a new frontier to gain an edge over Russia. However, with the pressures of an ongoing war, concerns arise about the rapid deployment of AI…