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New Pilot Institute Community, AUVSI Drone Ban, Ingenuity, Alpha Drone, & RID Update
Welcome to the Weekly UAS News Update. We have five stories for you this week. Pilot Institute, that’s us! We are launching a new student community, and it’s massive. AUVSI jumps on the anti-Chinese bandwagon, which is not good. We…
AirAware – App for Recreational Pilots and Drone Enthusiasts
If you’re a recreational flyer in the United States, this video is for you. Knowing the rules for flying your drone can be confusing, but there’s an app for that. In this video, we’ll go over how AirAware can help…
Innovative Drone Technology Aids in Scottsdale Gallery Burglary Arrest
In a remarkable use of technology, Scottsdale Police swiftly apprehended a burglary suspect at the American Fine Art gallery, thanks to a police drone.
Drone News: 2023 Year in Review, New Drones, Drones for Good, Don’t Be That Guy, and Regulations
Welcome to your Weekly UAS News Update, the New Year’s Edition. Let’s take a look at everything that happened this year, including drones for good, the “Don’t Be That Guy” compilation, drone regulation, Pilot Institute updates, and new drones. New…
Pilot Loses Control Over Stadium, Update on Shot Down Police Drone, New L2 LIDAR
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have three stories for you this week. A drone pilot loses control of their drone over a stadium – not good. An update on the man who shot down the police drone…
FAA Authorization Extended, DJI FlyCart FCC Approval, Matrice 3D, and Events!
Welcome to the Weekly UAS News Update. This week, we bring you four notable stories. FAA Authorization Extended First on our list: the FAA Authorization Act has seen an extension until December 31st, 2023. For those unfamiliar, the FAA Reauthorization…
DJI Delivery Drone, Warning For Fake Apps, FAA Registration Change, Upcoming Events
Welcome to the Weekly UAS News Update. We have four intriguing stories for you this week. DJI Delivery Drone Firstly, DJI has released a delivery drone. Surprisingly, this development wasn’t in the rumor mill. The drone, named the FlightCart 30,…
DJI AIR 3 FLIGHT TEST REVIEW — Ultimate Drone for 2023?
Today, we delve into DJI’s latest drone release, the DJI Air 3, a cutting-edge addition to their product lineup, boasting many new features, intelligent flight modes, and an innovative controller. The aircraft presents a sleek design with foldable legs, reminiscent…
New Drone Innovations, Update to Part 137, and DJI Air 3 Leaks
Welcome to the Weekly UAS News Update. We have three stories for you this week. The first one is two new cool drone techs that we found, an update on the agricultural spraying approval – that’s part 137 if you’re…
Zipline Soars in the Disruptor 50 with Drone Deliveries
Zipline, an ambitious drone delivery enterprise, has earned the 25th spot on CNBC’s prestigious Disruptor 50 list this year. With operations spanning seven countries — Rwanda, Ghana, the US, Nigeria, Japan, Kenya, and Côte D’Ivoire — the firm has made…
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…