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FAA issues 30-mile Stadium TFR or No-Drone-Zone for Super Bowl LVI in Los Angeles
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a 30-mile stadium TFR (Temporary Flight Restriction) or No-Drone-Zone around the SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. This means that you will not be allowed to fly your drone within a 30-nautical-mile radius of the…
The little drone that could… flew its own weight in drugs
The little drone that could… flew its own weight in drugs across the border with Mexico. A 249g weighing DJI Mini 2 flew 259 g of methamphetamine across the US border wall. On October 7, 2021, according to the affidavit,…
Where to watch the DJI Mavic 3 launch event. Imaging Above Everything.
It is almost time for the biggest, most important, and most leaked drone launch event ever. Tonight at 10 pm EDT, DJI will introduce to the world the DJI Mavic 3 drone. Here’s how and where to watch this highly-anticipated…
Robotdrone LEO can walk and skateboard in addition to flying
When you combine a walking robot with a drone, what do you get? The outcome is LEO, an abbreviation for LEONARDO, which stands for LEgs ONboard. Robotdrone LEO can walk, skateboard, and even tightrope walk in addition to flying. The…
Vallejo police department expands successful drone program
The Vallejo police department expands a successful drone program after having used unmanned aircraft since 2017. The police have used drones for a variety of public safety missions.
Dixie Fire drone incident under FBI and FAA investigation
The Dixie Fire drone incident is under investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the FBI. The drone flight had interfered with Cal Fire aircraft fire fighting operations during the first hours of the Dixie Fire.
Take the handcuffs off. Let us fly drones, says Fire Chief Schapelhouman
California Fire Departments are increasingly turning to Silicon Valley technology, such as drones, satellite images, and artificial intelligence to more effectively fight bigger blazes. In a recent article, Fire Chief Harold Schapelhouman of the Menlo Park District said “Take the…
Drone crashes into bald eagles nest in Adenwood Historic Park
A drone seemingly crashed into a bald eagles nest in a eucalyptus tree in Adenwood Historic Park in Fremont, California. According to park officials, the birds have left the nest at least temporarily.
How to get legal ‘drone shots’ in no-fly zones
As a drone pilot, you are confronted with no-fly zones at more and more tourist hotspots. Take the Golden Gate Bridge at San Francisco for example. The bridge just begs for aerial images, but for safety reasons and the surrounding…
Stop the Drone Federalism Act and Sen. Lee in his effort to revive it!
Act today to stop the revival of Senator Lee’s (R-Utah) Drone Federalism Act, which would allow states and local governments to control the airspace under 200 feet and would require a drone operator to “secure permission from the owner before…
Highway 1 damage made visible in 3D model based on drone video
A drone video and 3D modeling software have been used to create a 3D model of the damage that occurred to Highway 1 close to Big Sur in California.
Up to one year in prison for drone pilot who crashed UAV into LAPD chopper
The 22-year-old drone pilot who flew his unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) into a Los Angeles Police Department chopper faces up to one year in prison for recklessly operating a drone.