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FAA

DJI Data Breach, FAA Auth Extended, AirData Public Portal, Ohio DOT Drone Surveillance

We have four drone stories for you this week: a DJI data breach that actually turned out to be a scam, the FAA authorization is extended once more

Greg ReverdiauMar 8

Department of Transportation

Ohio Embarks on Innovative Drone Traffic Surveillance Program

Innovative Skies: Ohio’s New Frontier in Traffic Management The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is setting a new precedent in traffic surveillance technology by deploying a large drone to monitor a bustling highway stretch outside Columbus. This pioneering initiative has been green-lit thanks to special permission from federal aviation authorities, marking a significant leap forward…

Haye KestelooFeb 29

Mysterious lights along I-75 near Holly, MI are in fact Firefly drone show tests

Drone Light Show

Dayton Embraces Innovation with Drone Show for Independence Day Celebrations

A New Twist on Traditional Festivities The city of Dayton, Ohio, is taking a bold step forward in celebrating Independence Day by seeking to incorporate drone technology into its annual festivities. Despite the cancellation of the traditional Lights in Flight holiday festival for the second consecutive year due to staffing challenges and concerns, the city’s…

Haye KestelooFeb 20

United States

Ohio’s Drone Revolution: Educating Tomorrow’s ‘Dronepreneurs’

Ohio’s Rich Aviation Legacy Takes a New Flight In Ohio, a state celebrated for its aviation heritage from the Wright brothers to John Glenn, a new chapter in aerial innovation is unfolding through an exciting drone program in Trumbull County. This initiative, funded by a significant federal grant, is set to educate and inspire the…

Haye KestelooJan 16

Revolutionary DJI Mavic 3 Pro Drone: Triple-Camera Aerial Mastery Unleashed

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Considers Allowing Drones for Deer Tracking

Introduction to the Debate on Drone Use in Hunting Pennsylvania state officials are deliberating a significant change in hunting regulations: the legalization of drones for tracking wounded deer. This proposal, spurred by an incident involving drone use in Lancaster County, challenges existing laws designed to uphold fair hunting practices. The Case That Sparked the Debate…

Haye KestelooJan 10