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Taxpayer Turbulence: Florida’s Costly Ban of Chinese-made DJI Drones
The Florida Drone Ban: A Costly Transition for Taxpayers and Agencies Florida’s decision to ban Chinese-made drones, primarily those from DJI, has led to a significant shift in drone usage by state agencies, with a heavy financial impact. The Orange…
DJI Agras T60: Elevating Precision Agriculture to New Heights
A New Chapter in Agricultural Drones As the agricultural sector eagerly anticipates the launch of the DJI Agras T60 in China on November 23rd at 6 p.m. Bejing time, expectations are high. This new drone is set to build on…
Zipline’s Historic BVLOS Drone Delivery Flight: A Leap Forward in U.S. Aviation
A Milestone in Drone Delivery Zipline, a leading name in drone delivery services, achieved a significant milestone in U.S. aviation history. On a crisp afternoon in Salt Lake City, Utah, on November 17, 2023, Zipline conducted its first Beyond Visual…
DJI Avata Drones: A New Tool in IDF Military Operations
The Rising Role of Consumer Drones in Conflict The use of consumer drones, such as the DJI Mavic 3, in military contexts is increasingly becoming commonplace. A notable example is the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) utilizing the DJI Avata drone…
Florida’s Drone Shift: A Taxing Transition
Florida’s Costly Transition to American-Made Drones The Orange County Sheriff’s Office in Florida is undergoing a significant shift in its drone program, as revealed in an exclusive report by WESH2 Investigates. The state’s recent ban on foreign-made drones, primarily those…
128MP Survey Camera, Aloft Expanding to AAM, New Waivers Course, and Black Friday Sale!
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have three stories for you this week. The first one is that Phase 1 is releasing a 128-megapixel survey camera – it’s huge. Aloft is expanding to AAM, and lastly, our Black…
Drone Intrusion Delays Bengals-Ravens Football Game: A Rising Challenge for Stadium Security
The Unexpected Visitor The Cincinnati Bengals’ game against the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday night encountered an unusual interruption in the second quarter. The cause? A drone hovering above the stadium, its blinking lights catching the attention of players and fans…
NYPD’s Drone Usage Soars: A Closer Look at the Sky-High Surveillance
Skyward Shift: The Dramatic Evolution of NYPD’s Drone Operations Across New York’s Boroughs In the dynamic skyline of New York City, a quiet yet profound transformation is taking place. Far above the bustling streets, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), more commonly…
Discussing DJI’s Future Plans & Drone Policy With Adam Welsh
All right, so we’re about to sit down with Adam Welsh, who is DJI’s head of global policy, to pick his brain about the drone industry, but more importantly, to discuss DJI and where they’re headed as a company in…
Russia’s Lancet Drones: A Game-Changer in Modern Warfare
In a significant development in military technology, Russia has announced that it will not be exporting its Lancet drones due to soaring domestic demand. The decision comes amid the ongoing conflict with Ukraine, where these drones have emerged as a…
Soaring High: Tampa Bay Chick-fil-A Launches Free Drone Delivery Service
Tampa Bay’s traffic woes are now being sidestepped by Chick-fil-A with an innovative solution: drone delivery. The fast food restaurant at 1504 E. Brandon Blvd is now offering this high-flying service for free. Drones Delivering Deliciousness In a move to…
Revolutionizing First Response: Brookhaven PD’s Drone Program Takes Flight
DJI Drones Unleashed: Brookhaven’s Bold Policing Leap In Brookhaven, Georgia, a suburb northeast of Atlanta, a groundbreaking approach to emergency response is taking to the skies. The Brookhaven Police Department (PD) has shifted DJI drones from the trunk of squad…