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Arizona Lawmakers Propose Felony for Drone Photos Violating Privacy
In Phoenix, state legislators are advancing a bill that aims to protect privacy against intrusive drone use. The House Commerce Committee passed the legislation on Wednesday, which proposes making it a felony to intentionally capture photos, record, or otherwise observe…
Drone to deliver medical supplies as part of pilot program in Arizona
This summer a drone will deliver medical supplies in the City of Chandler, Arizona as part of a pilot program. The unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) will take off from Omnicare and fly approximately 1.2 miles to the Sunrise of Chandler…
DJI drone with thermal camera used by Port Neches Police to catch theft suspects
Video footage from the DJI drone shows how the Port Neches Police Department was able to apprehend a suspect in a theft case with the assistance of a DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise Advanced equipped with a thermal camera. Officer Andrew…
Remote ID – Is Your Drone Remote ID Compliant?
A Remote ID is required to be active on your drone by September 16, 2023. My guess is that you’re probably not ready. Finding out if your drone is compliant and broadcasting is not as easy as we wish. We…
New Oregon Aviation Director, Florida Pushes Back on Ban, New Partnership, 200 Weeks!
This week in drone news, we have four stories for you. The first one is a big one: Oregon has named a new Aviation Director, and he’s a good one. We’ll talk about Florida public safety pushing back against the…
Drone Delivery Canada Inks $1.2M Deal with Government for Condor Drone Testing
Drone Delivery Canada (DDC) has secured a $1.2 million contract to provide its heavy-lift Condor drone to Transport Canada, as part of the government’s Innovative Solutions Canada initiative. The contract, which runs until December 2023, will see DDC and Transport…
Wingtra Soars to New Heights with $22M Funding Boost for Commercial Drone Expansion
Wingtra, the world’s largest commercial vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drone producer, has secured $22 million in a series B funding round, setting the stage for accelerated growth and product innovation. The funding round included DiamondStream Partners, EquityPitcher Ventures, Verve…
China keeps supplying Autel and DJI drones to Russia, NYT writes.
China has supplied over $12 million worth of Autel and DJI drones to Russia since its invasion of Ukraine, highlighting the quiet collaboration between the two nations, the NY Times writes. Despite efforts from the U.S. government to limit critical…
Which DJI Drone Should You Buy in 2023? DJI Mavic 3 vs. DJI Mini 3 vs. DJI Avata
Good day, folks! Shawn here from Air Photography. One question I get asked repeatedly is, “Which DJI drone should I buy as we head into 2023?” In this video, I will be comparing the DJI Mavic 3 Classic, the DJI…
PSI Testing Troubles, Pearland BVLOS, Bengals Man Guilty, Cell Phone Drone Rescue
This week in drone news, we have four stories for you. PSI issues are resulting in flight training protests, the Pearland BVLOS waiver – that’s a cool story, a Bengals game man pleads guilty, and finally, a rescue that used…
The PERFECT FPV Setup? This is What I Recommend!
You’ve seen me do a lot of reviews on pre-built drones that you can buy from the store. They come to you, and you only need to bind them to your remote controller. Then, you’re good to go and can…
Heron AirBridge Joins Inmarsat’s Velaris Partner Network to Boost Drone Management in Urban Areas
Heron AirBridge has announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to join Inmarsat’s Velaris Partner Network (VPN) to develop regulatory and operational frameworks and technologies for safe drone management in urban environments and complex airspaces. The MoU was signed at Drone…