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Welcome to the weekly UAS news update. There are three stories this week: more DJI Mini 5 Pro leaks with a possible release date, a forthcoming Department of Commerce regulation on drone trade and importation, and a 30-mile medical drone delivery in Kansas. Let’s get to it. DJI Mini 5 Pro leaks Trustworthy sources and…
A new facility in Australia's remote Northern Territory is designed to do just that. It’s a massive, 10,000-hectare playground for drone engineers to test
The Hollywood Fire Rescue & Beach Safety department has officially launched a new drone program designed to drop life-saving flotation devices
n Kansas, a new "tube system in the sky" just proved there's a much faster way. In a landmark test flight, the Community HealthCare System
Researchers at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University have uncovered patterns in drone operations that challenge safety norms, with many small uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) flying above the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) established 400-foot ceiling. This nationwide analysis highlights growing drone usage and identifies “hot spots” where encounters with manned aircraft could escalate. The
Kansas City is on the verge of a logistics revolution as Amazon eyes the metro for its Prime Air drone delivery service, according to an exclusive report by The Kansas City Star. The retail giant, founded by Jeff Bezos, has secured permitting approval from the City Plan Commission and the Board of Zoning Adjustment to…
A drone equipped with a thermal camera has been used in a police takedown of an alleged burglar in Lawrence, Kansas.
The Baltimore Ravens’ playoff victory against the Pittsburgh Steelers was briefly interrupted by unauthorized drone activity, marking the third such incident at M&T Bank Stadium in two years, reports The Baltimore Banner. This latest incursion highlights the growing challenges sports venues face in securing their airspace against unmanned aerial systems. Incident Details and Response Maryland…
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