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BVLOS drone project to track Maui dolphins approved by CAA
In New Zealand, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has given its approval to a drone project that will use fixed-wing drones to monitor Maui dolphins beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS). MAUI63 is a non-profit group that works on wildlife technology. They have already…
DJI Phantom drone used to measure cellphone coverage in Ireland
A DJI Phantom drone was used to measure the cellphone coverage of Lordship and Templetown in Ireland. The aerial survey was performed by Get Connected, which was contacted by local Fine Gael councilor John Reilly. “The drone has collected data…
Ukrainian DJI Mavic 3 steals encrypted radio from Russian Army
Check out this video, in which you can see a Ukrainian DJI Mavic 3 drone steal an encrypted radio from the Russian army. Watch the Mavic 3 steal Russian radio Admittedly, details are in short supply when it comes to…
DJI Matrice 30 equipped with a thermal camera locates a car thief
The Garfield Heights Police Department in Ohio now has access to a DJI Matrice 30 with a thermal camera, which will help them find criminals. Officer Patrick Hace of the Garfield Heights Police Department stated that they recently made use…
New Skydio 2/2+ Features: Panorama, Nav Camera Live View, & Keyframe Improvements!
What’s going on, guys? Billy here, and Skydio has partnered up with me for this video to give away a Skydio 2+ Pro kit, which comes with the drone, three extra batteries, the beacon, the remote controller, and this hard…
DJI CES ban, FAA Delays Section 2209, Walmart/DroneUp Challenges
This week in Drone News, we have three stories for you, the DJI CES ban, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) delays Section 2209 again, and Walmart and DroneUp are facing some delivery challenges. Let’s get to it. DJI CES ban…
Drone delivery service started at 2 Walmart locations in Utah
In partnership with DroneUp, Walmart started its drone delivery service for two locations in Utah. The Walmart stores that now offer items to be delivered by drone are located in Lindon (585 N. State St.) and Herriman (5056 W. 13400…
Glendale residents tell Walmart to stop delivery drones: “Do it somewhere else.”
People living in a peaceful neighborhood near 59th Avenue and Bell Road in Glendale, AZ, were in for a rude awakening when Walmart began testing its large delivery drones in the area. The residents have reported hearing something that sounded…
Autel EVO camera drone used to smuggle contraband into prison
On January 5, 2022, at 7:00 p.m., Bracebridge Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were contacted by residents near Beaver Creek Correctional Institution about an Autel EVO camera drone that was flying in the area and crashed. When officers arrived, they found…
Curious eagle in Australia snatches camera drone from the air
A drone enthusiast in Australia gets a cheeky selfie from a curious eagle who stole his camera drone from the sky. Matthew Wood was using a drone to take aerial photos of the scenery in the Pioneer Valley, west of…
DJI banned from CES 2023 for human rights violations
DJI has allegedly been banned from exhibiting at CES 2023 due to its inclusion on the US Department of Commerce Entity List for human rights violations. Update: CTA just confirmed to DroneXL by email that “Companies on the Department of…
FCC suggests more spectrum for drone communications
Today, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) proposed new rules to allocate licensed radio spectrum in the 5030-5091 MHz band for the increasing number of drones in operation. The FCC in the United States has proposed new rules to allow drones…