Kansas
KU Student’s Drone Research Shapes Federal Aviation Policy
Adam Baruth, a senior aerospace engineering student at the University of Kansas (KU), is making waves in the drone industry with his groundbreaking research for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). His work on Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) systems for…
DJI Action 5 Pro, DJI Air 3S FCC, Drone Finds Missing Girl, Drone Incursions In Wildfire Ops
Welcome to your Weekly UAS News Update! We’ve got five stories for you this week: Let’s get started! DJI Action 5 Released DJI has released the new Action 5. It comes with a 1 sensor, the same size as the…
DJI Drone Saves the Day: Finds Missing Louisiana Girl
A 10-year-old Louisiana girl is now home safe after an Arkansas company used a DJI drone to help locate her. The Webster Parish Sheriff’s Office reported that the girl was found around 11 p.m. on Sunday, thanks to the efforts…
DJI Neo, FCC Updates Freqs., Legal Battle in AR, DJI ME Gets 4G
Welcome to your Weekly UAS News update. We have four stories for you this week: Let’s dive into the details. DJI Neo Release First up this week, DJI finally released the Neo. We’ve covered many of the Neo leaks over…
Unauthorized Drone Surveillance Leads to Legal Battle in Arkansas
A contentious legal dispute has erupted in Arkansas, centering on the alleged unauthorized use of a drone for surveillance. According to the Arkansas Democrat Gazette, Clean Harbors, a hazardous waste disposal company, is facing serious consequences for a drone flight…
Navy Invests $30M in University of Memphis for Advanced Drone Testing Facility
The University of Memphis has secured a substantial $30.38 million in funding from the U.S. Navy to develop a state-of-the-art facility for testing drones in adverse weather conditions. This project, announced by the university, aims to revolutionize drone capabilities in…
Someone Shoots Down Your Drone, What Do You Do?
Essential Safety Protocols for Drone Pilots Drones have become increasingly prevalent in recent years, raising concerns about privacy and property rights. As these unmanned aerial vehicles soar through the skies, some individuals have taken matters into their own hands, attempting…
Zipline Showcases Innovative Drone Traffic Management System
Zipline, a leading drone delivery company, has unveiled its approach to managing autonomous drone traffic in crowded airspace. In a recent video shared on X (formerly Twitter), the company demonstrates how it utilizes Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic Management (UTM) to…
Kansas Man Shot After Firing at Officers and Police Drone
A confrontation in Minneapolis, Kansas led to a man being shot multiple times by law enforcement after he allegedly fired at officers and a police drone, reports The Wichita Eagle. The incident, which occurred on Saturday, highlights the increasingly complex…
Texas Man Charged for Flying Drone Near Rangers Playoff Game
Complaint Alleges Illegal Drone Flight During ALCS Game 4 A Texas man, Jason Carvell Banner, has been charged for flying an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) in restricted airspace surrounding Globe Life Field in Arlington on October 19, 2023. The incident…
U.S. Police Favor DJI Drones Despite Washington’s Crackdown
The Rising Dependence on DJI Drones Kentucky’s Hardin County sheriffs’ first drone, a DJI Matrice 300, became a game-changer in 2021 when it swiftly identified teenagers vandalizing a large farm. This success led the department to build a fleet of…
Walmart Integrates Drone Delivery and Expands AI Features
Walmart is revolutionizing its delivery and shopping experience with new technology initiatives, including integrating drone delivery into its app and enhancing its AI capabilities. Let’s dive into the key updates Walmart is rolling out. App-Based Drone Delivery Orders Starting in…