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Acting FAA Administrator Chris Rocheleau, NTSB Chairman Jennifer Homendy, and Army Brig. Gen. Matthew Braman appeared at a Senate hearing on Thursday. Photo courtesy of Kent Nishimura / Reuters.

Airport

Secret Service and Navy Counter-Drone Tests Trigger False Collision Warnings at Reagan National Airport

Improper counter-drone testing conducted by the Secret Service and US Navy created false collision warnings for commercial aircraft approaching Washington, DC’s Ronald Reagan National Airport on March 1, according to congressional testimony revealed on March 27. The incident raises serious safety concerns at the same airport where a fatal mid-air collision occurred between a commercial…

Haye KestelooMar 28

Thermal Drone

Thermal Drones Revolutionize Wildlife Management in Alaska’s Bear Country

Researchers tracking Sitka black-tailed deer in Alaska’s Kodiak Archipelago have discovered that thermal drones dramatically improve wildlife capture operations while enhancing safety in bear-dense environments, according to findings published in the Wildlife Society Bulletin. Game-Changing Technology in Challenging Terrain The dense vegetation and rugged landscape of Afognak Island presented sign

Haye KestelooMar 28

Canada

Transport Canada Announces Major Updates to Drone Regulations, Including BVLOS and 150kg Drones

Transport Canada unveiled significant updates to Canadian drone regulations that will change the landscape for drone operators across the country

Haye KestelooMar 28

DJI

DJI Takes DoD to Court, DJI Mini 4 Pro Gets SDK, and Two Teens Saved by a Drone

First, DJI takes the Department of Defense to court over its Chinese military company label. Second, the popular DJI Mini 4 Pro gets a huge update

Greg ReverdiauMar 28

Mavic 4 Pro Accessories Listed Leak. DJI Drone DJI Mavic 4 Pro - Box leaked image, LiDAR

DJI

DJI Mavic 4 PRO accessories leaked, first webshop reveals prices

Are you ready for some more leaks? Because things are about to get more and more interesting around the DJI Mavic 4 Pro. Up until now most Mavic 4 leaks were pure rumors and pictures from the drone seen in the wild. But this week webshops around the world are starting to update their listings.…

Jasper EllensMar 27

SkyPixel

SkyPixel’s 10th Annual Contest Showcases Drone Creativity at Its Peak

SkyPixel’s 10th Annual Photo & Video Contest has announced its winners, revealing how far drone imagery has come since the competition’s inception in 2014. Nearly 140,000 submissions vied for over $170,000 in prizes, highlighting the growing sophistication of aerial and handheld imaging technology, according to SkyPixel’s official announcement. The contest, which has transformed from a…

Haye KestelooMar 27

Russia

FCC Launches Inquiry into GPS Alternatives as Drone Industry Highlights Positioning Technology’s Critical Role

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has initiated a proceeding to explore commercial technologies that would complement the Global Positioning System (GPS), acknowledging the technology’s vulnerability to disruption despite its crucial role in America’s economic and national security infrastructure. FCC Seeks to Address GPS Vulnerabilities The FCC announced today (March 27, 2025) that it h

Haye KestelooMar 27

DJI

DJI Spring 2025 Promotions: Special Deals for Canada and the US, but Air 3S Out of Stock

DJI has launched a series of spring promotions for 2025, offering discounts on popular drones like the DJI Mavic 3 Pro, Mini 4 Pro, Mini 4K, and Avata 2. The deals, announced via a tweet from the official DJI Global account, cater to both Canadian and US customers, with Canada receiving the most attractive offers.…

Haye KestelooMar 27

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