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Skydio’s Advanced Drone Development for US Army’s RQ-28A Replacement
Entering the Final Phase Skydio, the California-based drone developer, has reached the final phase of the US Army’s Short Range Reconnaissance Tranche 2 initiative. This significant advancement is part of a program initiated in 2021 to replace the RQ-28A vertical…
U.S. Drone Manufacturers to Benefit from New Government Curbs on Foreign Drones
Federal Legislation Boosts Domestic Drone Industry The U.S. small drone manufacturing sector is gearing up for a significant sales increase following the passage of the annual defense policy bill last month. This legislation introduces restrictions on federal government purchases of…
DJI Drone Ban Signed into Law! Should Recreational Pilots be Worried?
With all the recent news about DJI drones being banned at the federal level in the United States, many people are wondering if these bans may extend to consumer drones like the DJI Mavic series or even the DJI Mini…
Drone-Helicopter Collision in Florida Prompts Safety Concerns
A Close Call Above Daytona Beach In a startling incident over Daytona Beach, Florida, a commercial helicopter collided with a drone, narrowly averting a potential disaster. The drone incident, which reportedly took place around 2 p.m. on Saturday above the…
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…
Coral Gables Employs Advanced Drone Technology for Public Safety
The Emergence of Drones in Coral Gables Policing In an innovative move, Coral Gables has embraced drone technology to enhance public safety. The city in Florida recently signed a contract with Bond, a third-party drone operator, to provide aerial support…
Taxpayer Turbulence: Florida’s Costly Ban of Chinese-made DJI Drones
The Florida Drone Ban: A Costly Transition for Taxpayers and Agencies Florida’s decision to ban Chinese-made drones, primarily those from DJI, has led to a significant shift in drone usage by state agencies, with a heavy financial impact. The Orange…
Florida’s Drone Shift: A Taxing Transition
Florida’s Costly Transition to American-Made Drones The Orange County Sheriff’s Office in Florida is undergoing a significant shift in its drone program, as revealed in an exclusive report by WESH2 Investigates. The state’s recent ban on foreign-made drones, primarily those…
Discussing DJI’s Future Plans & Drone Policy With Adam Welsh
All right, so we’re about to sit down with Adam Welsh, who is DJI’s head of global policy, to pick his brain about the drone industry, but more importantly, to discuss DJI and where they’re headed as a company in…
Soaring High: Tampa Bay Chick-fil-A Launches Free Drone Delivery Service
Tampa Bay’s traffic woes are now being sidestepped by Chick-fil-A with an innovative solution: drone delivery. The fast food restaurant at 1504 E. Brandon Blvd is now offering this high-flying service for free. Drones Delivering Deliciousness In a move to…
Drone Drama: Florida Man Faces 10 Years for Shooting Down Sheriff’s Drone
In a recent event that has garnered attention, Wendell Goney, 50, from Eustis, Florida, found himself under arrest. His crime? Shooting down a Lake County Sheriff’s Office drone that was in active duty, investigating a potential burglary. On that fateful…
Drone News: New Bill to Ban Chinese Drones, DJI Matrice 3D Leaks, and Zipline’s New Partnerships
Welcome to the Weekly UAS News Update. We have three stories for you this week. A new bill proposes a ban on Chinese drones at the federal level. There are DJI Matrice 3D leaks, and Zipline has formed a new…