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North Dakota’s Bold $300,000 Bet on AI Drones to Crush Invasive Weeds Before They Strike
Imagine drones as your farm’s secret weapon against weeds that spread like wildfire. That’s North Dakota’s exciting new reality, with a fresh $300,000 grant powering AI detection across key counties to protect vital crops from disaster. North Dakota has launched…
FAA Tests Drone Detection Tech in New Mexico to Enhance Airspace Safety
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is advancing drone integration by testing cutting-edge detection technologies near Santa Teresa, New Mexico, from June 16-27, 2025. This initiative, the third in a series of off-airport evaluations, aims to ensure these systems can identify…
Senate Bill S1249 – The Dumbest Federal Drone Legislation of All Time!
There has been an overwhelming number of drone-related legislative proposals, making it nearly impossible to keep track of them all. It’s like a game of whack-a-mole, where new bills keep popping up, and we must persistently oppose them. However, Senate…
You Won’t Believe This State Drone Law That Just Passed!
This video has two purposes. Firstly, I genuinely want to assist those of you responsible for drafting drone regulations in your state—any legislation related to drones. I aim to help educate you, whether you’re drafting bills or voting on them.…
North Dakota’s $11 Million Drone Integration Boost Signals Bright Future Amid Replacement Debate
North Dakota is poised to solidify its leadership in the drone industry with a newly approved $11 million appropriation aimed at integrating its Vantis unmanned aerial system (UAS) with the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Pathfinder radar program. This development, detailed…
Drone Crashes at Mine, GA Bill to Ban Drones, ND Rejects Drone Ban, & New DJI Products
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update! We have five stories for you this week: a drone crash into a uranium mine, a Georgia bill to ban Chinese drones, the North Dakota Senate rejecting a Chinese drone ban, the Sumas…
North Dakota Senate Rejects Chinese Drone Replacement While Advancing BVLOS Network
The North Dakota Senate has voted to remove a $15 million drone replacement program from House Bill 1038 while preserving $11 million for expanding the state’s beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone network, according to KFYR reports and legislative…
Drone Pilot Charged, Unusual Machines Aquires Aloft, PhillyDroneLife Update, More State Drone Bills
Welcome to your Weekly UAS News update. We have four stories for you this week: a drone operator charged for hitting the Super Scooper, Unusual Machine to acquire Aloft, a YouTuber’s plea deal, and numerous new drone bills in state…
DJI Drone Ban in North Dakota: What You Need to Know
Hi everyone, welcome back to the channel! If this is your first time here, my name is Russ and this is 51 Drones. Although the DJI ban at the federal level was temporarily delayed by not including the Countering CCP…
North Dakota Proposes $15M to Replace Chinese-Made Government Drones
North Dakota lawmakers are pushing forward with ambitious legislation to replace nearly 90% of state-owned drones manufactured in China, addressing mounting national security concerns about critical infrastructure surveillance. The proposed bill, introduced by Republican Representative Mike Nathe, would allocate $15…
FAA Accepts Vantis for Safety Mitigation for Recurring BVLOS Drone Operations
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has signed a Letter of Acceptance (LOA) for the use of Vantis as a safety mitigation for beyond-visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) drone operations. This move is set to accelerate the path to recurring BVLOS flights for…
Altru Health System Partners with iSight Drone Services for Medical Deliveries
Altru Health System and iSight Drone Services have signed a research agreement to explore the use of drones for medical deliveries between Altru’s facilities. The partnership, reportedly announced on April 8, aims to leverage drone technology for transporting medical equipment…