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ANPRM: Have Your Say on this Rule Making Proposal
The Department of Commerce is asking drone pilots to educate them on drone operations. Who better to do this than you, the drone pilots? If some industry groups have their way, this could lead to restrictions on which drones you…
Drone Pilot Charged, Unusual Machines Aquires Aloft, PhillyDroneLife Update, More State Drone Bills
Welcome to your Weekly UAS News update. We have four stories for you this week: a drone operator charged for hitting the Super Scooper, Unusual Machine to acquire Aloft, a YouTuber’s plea deal, and numerous new drone bills in state…
SkyPixel 10th Annual Photo and Video Contest Enters Final Week, Offering Over $170,000 in Prizes
The clock is ticking for drone enthusiasts and visual storytellers worldwide as the DJI SkyPixel 10th Annual Photo and Video Contest approaches its final submission deadline of February 10, 2025. According to the official press release from DJI SkyPixel, this…
Delta Police Pioneers Drone as First Responder Program with DJI Dock 2
According to DJI Enterprise, the Delta Police Department in British Columbia is enhancing public safety by using DJI Dock 2 technology in its Drone as a First Responder (DFR) program. In a recent presentation, officers explained how these automated drones—set…
This is the Foundation of Every Great Drone Video!
One of the primary purposes of this channel is to help those of you who are just learning about—or even struggling with—how to create really great videos with your drone. It doesn’t really matter which drone you have; all that…
Philadelphia Drone Pilot Faces Historic FAA Enforcement
In a significant enforcement action, a Philadelphia drone operator has been permanently banned from flying drones in the United States following alleged violations of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations. The case, United States of America v. Michael DiCiurcio (Case No.…
Drone Pilot Loses Everything After Ignoring FAA – Philly Drone Life
Okay, so most of the time when you do something stupid, you learn from it and then move forward being wiser and less prone to repeat that stupidity, right? And then there are some people (Philly Drone Life) who may…
Mexican Cartels Escalate Drone Warfare: Border Patrol Faces New UAV Threats
An internal Department of Homeland Security memo reveals that Mexican drug cartels have authorized the deployment of weaponized drones against U.S. Border Patrol agents and military personnel, marking a significant escalation in the sophistication of cartel drone operations. According to…
Hidden Level Secures $100M for Drone Detection Technology
Hidden Level Inc., a Syracuse-based drone defense startup, has raised approximately $100 million across two funding rounds led by Lockheed Martin Ventures and DFJ Growth, achieving a valuation of nearly $500 million. The company, which specializes in passive radar systems…
Thermal Drone Technology Rapidly Locates Missing Dog in Kentucky Winter Storm
In a compelling demonstration of drone technology’s practical applications, a thermal drone operator located a missing dog in Shelby County, Kentucky within five minutes after traditional search methods had failed for ten days, reports Wave 3. This incident highlights the…
Germany Expands Ukraine Support with Advanced AI-Powered Drone Systems
Germany has significantly expanded its military support to Ukraine through the delivery of sophisticated AI-powered drone systems, marking a new phase in the integration of autonomous technology in modern warfare. The latest developments include both aerial and ground-based platforms, enhancing…
Jay County Officials Warn Residents Against Shooting at Mysterious Drones Amid Bird Flu Investigation
Officials in Jay County, Indiana, located in the eastern part of the state near Portland, have issued an urgent warning to residents against shooting at or chasing drones that have been spotted near areas affected by Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza…