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FAA Drone Symposium ‘ARISE’ on April 28, 2022, in Orlando, FL
It’s back! The most important drone industry event, formerly known as the FAA UAS Symposium, is now called the FAA Drone Symposium. A much better name in my opinion, btw. This year the FAA Drone Symposium “ARISE” will take place…
Florida Deputy Manager Fired Over Secret Lobbyist Work, Including for Skydio Dronemaker
A Florida deputy manager employed by Collier County lost his job after it was discovered he was clandestinely working as a lobbyist for several clients, including American dronemaker Skydio. Naples Daily News reported that Sean Callahan had secretly been working…
DJI maintains close ties to Chinese government new documents show
The Washington Post just reported that Chinese drone maker DJI maintains close ties to the Chinese government and received state funding, despite repeated claims to the contrary. DJI, the world’s largest drone manufacturer has always denied that it had received…
Part 107 drone pilot turns autism into a business asset
Part 107 pilot, Darcy Rouhani has turned her autism into a business asset to help companies navigate to complex FAA rules for unmanned aircraft.
DJI drones banned for use by government agencies in Florida
It seems that Skydio’s aggressive lobbying is working in favor of the so-called Blue sUAS manufacturers as DJI drones have been banned for use and acquisition by government agencies in Florida. DJI drones banned for use by government agencies in…
60th anniversary of Renault 4 celebrated with flying Renault AIR4 drone
The iconic Renault 4 celebrates its 60th anniversary. Renault has created a unique flying anniversary edition of the automobile to commemorate the occasion. The Renault AIR4 eVTOL is completely electric and has a cruising speed of 93 km The greatest…
Felon with 29 prior convictions who shot down police drone with illegal firearm will be prosecuted
Earlier this summer a felon with 29 prior convictions shot down a police drone with an illegal firearm in Florida. A federal grand jury has indicted the man for shooting down an unmanned aircraft, and the United States Attorney’s office…
DJI Air 2 drone captures fish in heart-shaped formation off Florida coast
Right off the shores of Juno Beach, Florida, a perfectly heart-shaped formation of fish was captured with a DJI Air 2 drone. The school of crevalle jack looks exceptionally striking in the greenish-blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean.
Drones used in search for Gabby Petito’s fiancé, Brian Laundrie
On Tuesday, the search for Gabby Petito’s fiancé, Brian Laundrie resumed and this time police drones were used as well.
DJI Spark drone catches fire as Florida alligator devours it
Earlier this week a disturbing video showed up on TikTok in which an alligator grabs a DJI Spark drone mid-air. The reptile attempts to eat the unmanned aircraft, and as it chomps down on the drone, the lipo battery catches…
Drones flew night and day to survey Surfside condo collapse
After the 12-story Champlain Towers South condominium in Surfside, Florida collapsed on June 24, 2021, at 1:25 am, drones were flown night and day to survey the Surfside condo collapse and look for survivors. In total, more than 300 drone…
Port St. Lucie Police receive two DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise Advanced drones
The police in Port St. Lucie have received two new DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise Advanced drones that are equipped with thermal cameras and that can be quickly deployed in any situation to provide situational awareness.