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Ukrainian Yak-52 Shoots Down Russian Drones in World War II-Style Dogfight
In a scene reminiscent of World War II, a Ukrainian Yak-52 propeller-driven trainer aircraft shot down Russian reconnaissance drones over the southern city of Odesa using machine guns. The incident, which took place on April 27, 2024, highlights the ongoingโฆ
Ukraine Transforms Sport Plane into Long-Range Strike Drone
Nynja Plane Crashes in Russia, 600 Miles from Ukraine Border Ukrainian engineers have apparently converted another sport plane into a long-range strike drone, with one crashing inside Russia, reportedly more than 600 miles from the Russia-Ukraine border. This matches theโฆ
NC Sheriffs Rely on Chinese DJI Drones Despite Security Concerns
A WBTV investigation has revealed that the vast majority of North Carolina sheriff’s offices rely on Chinese-made DJI drones for critical public safety operations, despite increasingly politicized national security concerns surrounding the company. The survey found that DJI drones playโฆ
Russian Soldier Uses Potatoes to Take Down Ukrainian Drone
Quick-Thinking Mercenary Avoids Deadly Drone Attack In a stunning display of quick thinking and resourcefulness, a Russian mercenary identified as Private Khamatov saved his life by hurling a sack of potatoes at an attacking Ukrainian drone. The astonishing footage capturesโฆ
Grounded: The Debate Over Banning DJI Drones in the U.S.
U.S. Lawmakers Consider Banning DJI Drones Amid National Security Concerns In a move that could ground the fleet of DJI drones across the country, U.S. lawmakers are weighing an FCC ban on the China-based drone manufacturer. This potential ban comesโฆ
New Congress Drone Act, Aloft Adds SGI, DAC on Stadium TFRs, & New DJI Agras
Welcome to the Weekly UAS News Update. We have four stories for you this week: a new drone act in Congress (yes, yet another one), AirMap adding SGI support, the DAC recommends a change in stadium TFRs, and lastly, aโฆ
US Imposes New Sanctions on Iran, Targeting Drones and Commodity Shipments
The United States, in coordination with the United Kingdom and Canada, has issued new sanctions on Iran, targeting Iranian drones, their use by Russia in the war in Ukraine, and the shipment of Iranian commodities. The U.S. Treasury Department accusedโฆ
DJI Mini 4K Perfect Entry-Level Drone Set to Launch on April 29
As DJI, the world’s leading drone manufacturer, is gearing up to release its latest consumer drone, the DJI Mini 4K, on April 29, 2024, at 13:00 UTC, Igor Bogdanov from Quadro_News releases a trove of images and information. This affordableโฆ
AVSS CEO Discusses Drone Parachutes and Regulatory Compliance
Parachutes for Operations Over People โ Josh Ogden, AVSS In today’s episode of the Pixel Drone Show, hosts Greg Reverdiau and Haye Kesteloo interviewed Josh Ogden, CEO of AVSS, a Canadian company that specializes in manufacturing regulatory compliant parachute recoveryโฆ
Robinson Helicopter Acquires Drone Maker Ascent AeroSystems
In a bid to expand its offerings and tap into the growing demand for unmanned aerial vehicles, Robinson Helicopter, America’s largest non-military helicopter manufacturer, has acquired Ascent AeroSystems, a small drone maker based in Wilmington, Massachusetts. The acquisition, for anโฆ
Tampa General Hospital Launches First-in-the-Nation Drone Program for Emergency Response
Innovative Partnership Aims to Save Lives in Manatee County In a groundbreaking initiative, Tampa General Hospital (TGH) has partnered with Manatee County and Archer First Response Systems (ArcherFRS) to launch a first-of-its-kind drone program that delivers life-saving emergency equipment toโฆ
Drone Delivery Shuffle: Amazon Moves from California to Arizona
Amazon Ends Prime Air Drone Delivery in California, Expands to Arizona Amazon is making significant changes to its Prime Air drone delivery program. The company announced it will be closing its drone delivery site in Lockeford, California, while simultaneously launchingโฆ