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Amazon Suspends US Drone Deliveries After Multiple Crashes, Dealing Fresh Blow to Prime Air Program
Amazon has suspended its Prime Air drone delivery operations in the United States following multiple crashes at its testing facility, marking another significant setback for the e-commerce giant’s ambitious drone delivery program. The suspension affects commercial operations in Texas and…
DJI Geofencing, DJI Flip, Drone Hits Plane, Forged Part 107, & New Bill for Drone Use
Welcome to your Weekly UAS News Update! We have four stories for you this week: DJI Geofencing, DJI Flip vlog drone, a drone that hit an airplane, a New York man’s arrest (you’ll find out why), and lastly, a bill…
NTSB: Failed Data Transfer, Position Misalignment Led to Orlando Drone Show Accident
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its preliminary findings on the December 21, 2024, drone show accident at Lake Eola in Orlando, revealing that multiple technical failures and positioning errors contributed to the incident that injured a seven-year-old…
Anduril to Build $1B Autonomous Systems Factory in Ohio, Creating 4,000 Jobs
Anduril Industries has announced plans to establish Arsenal-1, a groundbreaking hyperscale manufacturing facility in Columbus, Ohio, representing a nearly $1 billion investment in American defense manufacturing capabilities. The facility will focus on mass-producing autonomous systems and advanced defense technologies, creating…
Zipline Completes First Customer Delivery with Revolutionary P2 Drone System
In a significant milestone for autonomous delivery, Zipline has successfully completed its first customer delivery using the Platform 2 (P2) system. The historic delivery to a Fire Department marks the operational debut of the company’s next-generation automated delivery service, as…
Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Unveils Skydio Drone First Responder Program
The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office in Ohio has announced a comprehensive Drones as First Responders (DFR) program that will revolutionize their emergency response capabilities through automated drone deployment. The program, implemented in partnership with Skydio, represents one of the most…
FOX Sports Expands Revolutionary Drone Coverage to IndyCar Series Broadcasting
The landscape of motorsport broadcasting is set for a significant transformation as FOX Sports commits to implementing extensive drone coverage throughout its IndyCar Series broadcasts. According to a recent report from RACER, the network will partner with Beverly Hills Aerials…
Hempstead Police Launches First Drone as First Responder Program in New York State
Hempstead Village Police Department has become the first municipality in New York State to introduce a Drone as First Responder (DFR) program, partnering with Flock Safety to enhance emergency response capabilities within the community. The new program, announced today at…
DJI Flip Drone – The Perfect First Drone For You!
Okay, the first thing I want to show you – check this out, go ahead and start the timer right now… Tell me that is not one of the coolest things ever! I think every drone going forward should have…
DJI Flip – Most Versatile Drone for Vloggers and Creators
Good day folks, Shawn here from Air Photography. DJI has launched a brand new drone called the DJI Flip. As you can see, it is a really unique drone – unlike any other design that DJI has released in the…
Ukrainian USV captured taking down Russian helicopter
Late last year Ukraine shared that its drone shop or unmanned surface vehicle (USV) took down a Russian helicopter, releasing footage of what appears to be an ocean take down. The footage, shared by the Associated Press was released on…
FBI Intensifies Investigation of Drone Collision with Firefighting Aircraft as Palisades Fire Claims Celebrity Homes
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has escalated its investigation into a serious drone incident that occurred during firefighting operations at the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles County, with agents now canvassing high-profile neighborhoods for evidence. The collision between an unauthorized…