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Remote ID – FAA & Pilot Institute Live Stream
00:00:00 – Kevin (FAA): Here we go. It’s 5 p. m. Eastern Time, 4 o’clock Central, and we have gathered some of the greatest minds here this evening to talk about Remote ID. I’m lucky enough to be joined by…
Drone pilot arrested after flying near Minnesota State Patrol helicopter over Minneapolis
A 31-year-old drone pilot from Minneapolis found himself in custody after he unlawfully operated a drone in close proximity to a State Patrol helicopter on Tuesday night. The event is now being closely scrutinized by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).…
Blue sUAS Problems and Florida DMS Secretary Accused of Pimping for Skydio
During a Senate Committee meeting in March, several first responders explained the problems with Blue sUAS, and Florida DMS Secretary Pedro Allende was accused of pimping for US-based dronemaker Skydio by Senator Jason Pizzo (D-FL). The Florida Senate Committee meeting…
This single-shot cinewhoop drone video is right up our alley!
In case you haven’t seen this video yet, be sure to check it out. This single-shot cinewhoop drone video is as the title indicates right up our alley. The video was shot inside the Bryant Lake Bowl and Theater in…
DJI M300 RTK as police drone for city of Woodbury, MN
In a few weeks’ time, the city of Woodbury, MN will be presenting its plans during a City Council meeting to purchase a DJI M300 RTK as a police drone.
Teen helps older drone pilot who fell down Mississippi River bluff
An older drone pilot who was looking for his unmanned aircraft somehow fell down a Mississippi River bluff in Minneapolis, MN. Luckily a teenager heard his shouts for help and came to the man’s rescue.
Drone rescued 60-year-old duck hunter who clung to boat for hours
A police drone rescued a 60-year-old duck hunter who had been stranded and clung to his boat for hours in a Minnesota lake last Saturday. According to the police, officials used a drone to find him in a lake roughly…
St. Cloud Police uses drone and K9 to locate a man suspected of stealing a van
The St. Cloud police used a drone and K9 to locate a man who is suspected of stealing a van. Waite Park officers learned of the stolen vehicle on August 3rd.
MLB game delayed because DJI Mavic Pro hovered over the field
On Tuesday, a Major League Baseball game between the Twins and Pirates in Minneapolis was delayed for nine minutes when a DJI Mavic Pro flew over the Target Field. Correction: a previous version of this article said Mavic 2. The…
Public invited to share thoughts on police drone use in Douglas County, MN
The public has been invited to share their thoughts on police drone use in Douglas County, Minnesota. The comment period is to take place on August 4th, during the County Board meeting.
Police drone looks for nude and topless sunbathers at Twin Cities beach
A police drone looks for nude and topless sunbathers at Twin Cities beach in Minnesota. The Golden Valley Police Department used a drone to catch beachgoers breaking the law.
Man hit with two felony charges after shooting down a drone in Minnesota
A man in Minnesota who shot down a drone is now hit with two felony charges. The drone pilot was flying his unmanned aircraft over a meat processing facility in the Southern Minnesota town of Butterfield when it was shot down.