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EASA introduces standard for European drone map to clear confusion
The European aviation agency EASA has recently made an update available on the European regulations for drones. This includes a standard for the introduction of ‘geographical zones’ which should ensure that there is an unambiguous drone map of Europe. The…
DJI Mavic 2 Pro suddenly knocked out of the sky during a mine explosion
While making a recording of a mine explosion in South Africa, a DJI Mavic 2 Pro was hit by a piece of rock, which was thrust into the air by the explosion. This is according to a report from the…
Florida Deputy Manager Fired Over Secret Lobbyist Work, Including for Skydio Dronemaker
A Florida deputy manager employed by Collier County lost his job after it was discovered he was clandestinely working as a lobbyist for several clients, including American dronemaker Skydio. Naples Daily News reported that Sean Callahan had secretly been working…
FAA issues 30-mile Stadium TFR or No-Drone-Zone for Super Bowl LVI in Los Angeles
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a 30-mile stadium TFR (Temporary Flight Restriction) or No-Drone-Zone around the SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. This means that you will not be allowed to fly your drone within a 30-nautical-mile radius of the…
Former congressman wanted to blast drone with shotgun but gets bill approved instead
Former Utah congressman, Jason Chaffetz said that he wanted to get his shotgun and blast a drone out of the yard. Instead, he got a bill approved to study and specify criminal liability for drone operators. On a Saturday morning…
Czech Remote ID Addon Enables Drone Flight Radar – Europe
As in the United States, in the near future, almost all drones in Europe will also need to be equipped with a function that broadcasts the operator’s operator number and the position of the drone: Remote ID. But not all…
Wing drone delivery service expands to Frisco and Little Elm, TX
Today, we learn that the Wing drone delivery service expands to Frisco and Little Elm in Texas. The residents of Frisco and Little Elm will be among the first people in the US, after Christiansburg, VA, to experience the Wing…
The little drone that could… flew its own weight in drugs
The little drone that could… flew its own weight in drugs across the border with Mexico. A 249g weighing DJI Mini 2 flew 259 g of methamphetamine across the US border wall. On October 7, 2021, according to the affidavit,…
Norway deploys drones with radiation detectors to detect nuclear activities at sea
Five ships of the Norwegian Coast Guard will soon be provided with drones with radiation detectors as standard. The measure was taken due to concerns about the increasing number of nuclear ships and floating nuclear power plants in international waters…
Robin Radar extends range of drone detection systems with useful software update
The Dutch company Robin Radar Systems has made a software update available that increases the range of the drone detection systems ELVIRA and IRIS by a factor of two. The update is based on the latest developments in machine learning.…
Drone pilot error absolute number 1 reason for insurance claims
The Dutch drone insurer Coverdrone has compiled a top 10 of the most common reasons for insurance claims in 2021. It turns out: ‘drone pilot error’ is still top of the list, although this was less common in 2021 than…
DJI maintains close ties to Chinese government new documents show
The Washington Post just reported that Chinese drone maker DJI maintains close ties to the Chinese government and received state funding, despite repeated claims to the contrary. DJI, the world’s largest drone manufacturer has always denied that it had received…