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DJI Inspire 3 Released, Mavic 3 Pro, Wing Testifies in Congress, Florida DMS Roasted
This week in drone news, we have three stories for you. The first one is that the DJI Inspire 3 is finally here, and also another drone from DJI, the Mavic 3 Pro, looks like it’s around the corner. Wings…
Florida’s Chinese Drone Ban Creates Challenges for Local Fire and Police Departments
Florida banned state and local government entities from using Chinese drones, grounding numerous police and fire drones in South Florida and risking the lives of first responders and Floridians. As a result, agencies are scrambling to find hundreds of thousands…
Police Drone Awakens Men on Lincoln Nightclub Roof
Two men found asleep on the rooftop of a Lincoln nightclub were roused by a police drone. The individuals were safely led away using the drone’s spotlight in the early hours of Sunday morning, according to Lincolnshire Police. Concerned about…
DJI Avata Goggles & Controller, Autel Evo Support, NY Drone Corridor
Welcome to your Weekly UAS News Update, live from Sun and Fun! We are in Lakeland, Florida, this week, showcasing Pilot Institute at our booth. We had a great day yesterday, and we’re going to have a great day today.…
Blue sUAS Problems and Florida DMS Secretary Accused of Pimping for Skydio
During a Senate Committee meeting in March, several first responders explained the problems with Blue sUAS, and Florida DMS Secretary Pedro Allende was accused of pimping for US-based dronemaker Skydio by Senator Jason Pizzo (D-FL). The Florida Senate Committee meeting…
France Accelerates Development of Small Suicide Drones After Witnessing Ukraine Conflict
The French military has fast-tracked its pursuit of small suicide drones in response to their effective use in the Ukraine conflict. The French Ministry of the Armed Forces recently narrowed down its Colibri (Hummingbird) project, which began in May, to…
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…