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Amazon Prime Air Faces Challenges After Key Executives Depart
In a significant development, Amazon’s ambitious drone delivery project, Prime Air, has seen the departure of two pivotal figures. Jim Mullin, the chief pilot, and Robert Dreer, in charge of all test operations, have left the program. This move comes…
FAA Symposium/AAM Summit, Pyka Pelican Spray, China Drone Export Restrictions
Welcome to your Weekly UAS News Update. We have three stories for you this week. The first one is from the FAA Symposium and the AAM Summit currently taking place. Next, we discuss the Pica Pelican spray that has received…
Chinese-made DJI Drones Aid East Bay Hills in Preventing Wildfires
The Alameda County Sheriff’s Department has deployed advanced DJI drones from China to combat the increased wildfire risk in the challenging terrain of the East Bay Hills. Following a particularly wet winter season, the rapid growth and subsequent drying out…
Drone Pilot Pleads Guilty, Date for the Air 3, FAA Federal Preemption, and 500 Drones to Crash
Welcome to your Weekly News Update. We have four stories for you this week. The first one involves a reckless drone pilot who has pleaded guilty. The second story previews a potentially exciting official event happening next week. Our third…
Drone Technology Takes Shark Observation to New Heights
In the era of skyrocketing drone usage, fresh insights into marine life, especially sharks, are surfacing. Joanna Steidle, a native of Southampton, New York, leverages drone technology to capture breathtaking footage of ocean dwellers, including sharks, humpbacks, and rays. Her…
Coast Guard Scare: Reckless Drone Operator Pleads Guilty
In a notable case of dangerous drone operation, an Orange County resident, 62-year-old Alexander Milinovic, admitted to reckless drone conduct near multiple aircraft, including a United States Coast Guard helicopter. The Laguna Beach man’s drone activities resulted in life-threatening situations,…
DSPA’s Vic Moss talks drones, legislation, and joining forces with Drone Advocacy Alliance
DroneXL spoke to Vic Moss from Moss Photography and the Drone Service Provider Alliance about the newly formed Drone Advocacy Alliance to protect the use and choice of drones in the United States. Here is the interview with Vic in…
High-Tech Policing: SAPD’s Drone as First Responder Program
San Antonio Police Department is nurturing a burgeoning drone policing program, aiming to establish it as an official unit eventually. The program leverages automated drones as first responders, a futuristic vision conceptualized by the police chief. Let’s dive into this…
Battle of the Bugs: Drones Tackle Mosquito Upsurge
In response to a burgeoning mosquito population in Orange County, health officials have rolled out a tech-savvy solution: pest-combatting drones. Recent rains have left Southern California primed for a mosquito season predicted to be the harshest in years. Orange County…
Archer Aviation Soars: Ex-FAA Head Powers eVTOL Progress
Today, Archer Aviation, an air taxi manufacturer, announced the appointment of former Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) acting administrator Billy Nolen as their new Chief Safety Officer. This noteworthy addition to their team underlines the company’s commitment to safety as they…
Drone-Powered Arrest: Chico’s Tech Triumph
Benjamin Miranda, a 28-year-old man from Chico, found himself in handcuffs after an inventive police chase that leveraged police drone technology to secure his capture. Miranda, with a previous record of weapon usage and currently wanted for parole violation by…
Drones Ignite New 4th July Tradition in La Jolla
La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club (LJBTC) is set to replace its traditional 4th of July fireworks display with an exciting drone show, joining the wave of Independence Day celebrations transitioning to a high-tech spectacle. The announcement, made on Instagram,…