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Drone News: GAO Report, Officials Say Stop Using DJI, Axon Acquires Dedrone, & Record Drone Show
We have four stories this week: Let’s get to it! GAO Report on Foreign-Made Drones The Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report on the Department of Interior’s (DOI) stance on foreign drones. Currently, the DOI does not allow foreign…
Farmers Turn Agricultural Drones into Lifelines in Hurricane Helene Aftermath
In an extraordinary display of community spirit and technological ingenuity, farmers in western North Carolina have emerged as unexpected heroes in the wake of Hurricane Helene’s destructive path. As reported by AgWeb, these quick-thinking agriculturists swiftly repurposed their high-tech farming…
New DJI Drone Audit Bolsters Security Claims Amid Ongoing Ban Debate
A recent cybersecurity assessment conducted by FTI Consulting has provided fresh evidence supporting DJI’s data security claims, potentially reshaping the ongoing debate about banning the company’s drones in the US. This comprehensive audit, completed in 2024, comes at a crucial…
Trumbull County Drone Team Saves Two Lives in One Night
The Trumbull County Drone Team in Ohio recently demonstrated the life-saving potential of DJI drone technology by locating two missing people in separate incidents on the same night. Dual Rescues Showcase Drone Capabilities In an unprecedented event, the drone team…
Unifly Celebrates 5 Years of Drone Innovation at Port of Antwerp-Bruges
Unifly, a leading player in drone traffic management, is marking five years since it kicked off a game-changing project to revolutionize drone ops at one of Europe’s busiest ports. Let’s dive into how this tech is shaking things up in…
Activists Target UK Factory Producing Anti-Drone Systems in Pro-Palestine Action
Palestine Action activists have once again disrupted operations at a Teledyne factory in the UK, claiming the facility produces crucial components for anti-drone systems and F-35 fighter jets used by Israel in Gaza. The incident, which occurred on October 2,…
NYC’s Largest Coastal Storm Drill Showcases Drone Power in Disaster Response
In a groundbreaking exercise that’s got the whole city buzzing, a swarm of drones took to the skies off Staten Island, playing a crucial role in NYC’s largest-ever coastal storm drill. This wasn’t just your run-of-the-mill practice session – it…
Toyota Invests $500M in Joby Aviation’s Electric Air Taxi
Toyota Motor Corporation is doubling down on its investment in electric air taxis, announcing a $500 million investment in Joby Aviation. This move aims to support the certification and commercial production of Joby’s electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.…
Comparing the DJI Action 5 Pro Bitrate with the Action 4
There’s been a lot of talk about the DJI Action 5 Pro bitrate, so today, we’re going to compare it with the Action 4, which supposedly has a better bitrate. We’ll see what it takes to highlight any noticeable differences.…
Drone Team Instrumental in Rescuing Missing Teen from Blackberry Thicket
A drone operator from the Eugene Springfield Metro Drone Team played a crucial role in locating and rescuing a missing teenager in Eugene, Oregon, on Thursday night. The story was reported by KCBY. Late-Night Search Effort The Eugene Police Department…
Drone Ban Update NDAA Bill, Mavic 4 Leak, New Dock Release, & Drone Finds Missing Man
Welcome to your Weekly UAS News Update. We have three stories for you this week: an update on the NDAA bill, drone leaks and releases, and a drone story for good. Let’s get to it! NDAA Bill Update: Good News…
Lithuanian Drone Maker Secures Major Contract for FPV Quadcopters
Vilnius-based Granta Autonomy has landed a €1 million deal with Lithuania’s Ministry of National Defence for their GA-10FPV-AI quadcopter drones. The contract’s part of a bigger €8 million initiative that’ll see thousands of UAVs sent to both Lithuanian and Ukrainian…