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Ukraine Ramps Up FPV Drone Production Amidst Conflict
A Strategic Move in Drone Warfare Ukraine’s Minister for Strategic Industries announced on Wednesday a significant increase in domestic drone production, planning to produce a million FPV (first-person-view) drones next year. This ambitious plan also includes the production of over…
NHS Drone Delivery Plan Draws Criticism from Light Aircraft Pilots
Concerns Over Airspace Safety and Restrictions In the United Kingdom, an ambitious plan by Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust to use drones for fast-tracking deliveries of medical supplies to hospitals has come under scrutiny from local light aircraft pilots. While…
Revisiting the Gatwick Drone Chaos: Lessons Learned and Future Threats
A Disruptive Incident at Gatwick Five years ago, the UK’s Gatwick Airport, bustling with holiday travelers, faced an unprecedented drone disruption. On the evening of December 19, 2018, all flights were grounded due to a drone sighting near the runway.…
Reckless Drone Pilot Breaches National Mall Airspace, Sparks Outrage
A Brazen Act of Irresponsibility The FPV drone community is in uproar following a highly irresponsible act by a Canadian drone pilot, Adrien Salv. Salv recently flew his FPV drone at the National Mall in Washington, D.C., performing a dive…
Lawmakers Urge Biden to Halt Export Licenses for Chinese Drone Giant DJI
Growing Security Concerns Over U.S. Tech in DJI Drones A coalition of 15 Republican legislators has urged the Pentagon to deny export licenses for American components used in drones manufactured by DJI, the Chinese drone behemoth. This move, highlighted in…
Drone News: Amazon Loses Head of Ops, FAA UTM Field Test, Skyebrowse Pay-Per-Model, and New FRIA Map
Welcome to this week’s UAS News update. We have four stories for you: Amazon loses its Head of Safety and Flight Operations; the FAA and NASA conduct UTM field tests; SkyBrowse introduces a pay-per-model; and the FPV Freedom Coalition releases…
Russia Scrambles for Drone Defense Amid Escalating Aerial Threats
Moscow’s Counter-Drone Push Russia, once bolstering its military capabilities with imported Iranian Shahed 136 drones, is now pivoting to reinforce its defenses against Ukrainian drone threats. Russian state media recently reported a significant step in enhancing airport security through the…
Massachusetts Unleashes Drones for Statewide Rail Safety
Revolutionizing Rail Network Monitoring with Drones The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Aeronautics Division has taken a significant leap in rail network monitoring and safety. With a groundbreaking waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), MassDOT can now deploy drones…
Prime Air Shakeup: Cassidy’s Amazon Exit
Amazon’s Drone Dreams Hit Snag as Key Executive Cassidy Exits Prime Air, Sean Cassidy, the division’s head of safety, flight operations, and regulatory affairs, has reportedly left the company in a significant development within Amazon’s ambitious drone delivery unit. This…
High-Flying Heroics: Grubb’s Drone-Assisted BASE Jump Stunt
Grubb’s Daring Drone-to-Dive Debut! In an awe-inspiring display of daring and innovation, American wakeskating pioneer and three-time world champion Brian Grubb recently achieved a world-first feat, merging the realms of drone wakeskating and BASE jumping in a breathtaking stunt titled…
Urgent Warning: U.S. Susceptible to Drone Strikes
Sky High Risk: U.S. Open to Drone Attacks In an alarming revelation, a recent Wall Street Journal article highlights a critical vulnerability in the United States’ defense system: the nation is unprepared to counter drone terror attacks. Given the inventive…
Finnish Operation Uncovers Illegal DJI Drone Exports to Russia
Helsinki Exposes Hidden DJI Drone Exports to Russia In a major crackdown on illicit trade, Finnish authorities have uncovered an extensive operation involving the illegal export of thousands of mostly DJI drones to Russia, circumventing the European Union and US-imposed…