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You Won’t Believe This State Drone Law That Just Passed!

I know legislators nationwide are busy with many bills, but Connecticut lawmakers passed one of the most ignorant drone laws and ban legislations

Russ 51 DronesMar 24

Police

Drone Pilot Uses Thermal Imaging to Locate Possible Human Remains in 5-Year Missing Person Case

A New Hampshire drone operator has played a crucial role in a potential breakthrough of a long-standing missing person case by providing authorities with precise aerial thermal imagery that led to the discovery of human remains. The findings could finally bring closure in the five-year search for Amanda Grazewski, who disappeared from Derry in March…

Haye KestelooMar 24

Drone Delivery

Could Drones Deliver Your Prescription? MassDOT’s Tests Suggest It’s Possible

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is exploring a future where drones could deliver prescriptions directly to your door. This week, the department announced a series of successful test flights conducted in October 2024, delivering small packages in Lynn and Swampscott. Denise Garcia, acting director of MassDOT’s aeronautics division, told WBUR that the flights aimed…

Haye KestelooMar 24

United States

The Villages Issues Cease and Desist to Drone Pilots: Complex Legal Battle Takes Flight

A major retirement community in Florida has ordered drone pilots to stop filming construction sites, igniting a complex legal battle over airspace

Haye KestelooMar 23

DJI Mavic 4 Date & Pricing, Battery For Extreme Cold, Missing Person Found, & FAA Nominee

DJI

DJI Mavic 4 Release Date & Pricing, Battery For Extreme Cold, Missing Person Found, & FAA Nominee

Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have four stories for you this week. First, the DJI Mavic 4 Pro launch date, specs, and pricing have been leaked. Second, a research team developed a battery that lets drones fly in extreme temperatures—and when we say extreme, we mean extreme. Third, a missing woman in…

Greg ReverdiauMar 21

DJI

Iowa Senate Advances Bill to Expand Drone Restrictions Over Farmland

On March 17, 2025, the Iowa Senate passed Senate File 491 with a 46-3 vote, advancing legislation that strengthens drone regulations over agricultural land. As reported by the Iowa Capital Dispatch, this bill builds on a 2024 law, extending protections against unauthorized drone surveillance to farms of 40 acres or more, a move aimed at…

Haye KestelooMar 19

DJI

DJI Pocket 3 Firmware Update – HUGE New Features

DJI released new firmware for the DJI Pocket 3, adding some impressive capabilities. I’m eager to test it and demonstrate what this camera can do, as it’s become my absolute favorite for filming. Its ease of use and fun factor are unmatched. But first, let’s get to our destination. Delayed Video Plans and Key Features…

Jake SloanMar 18

Skydio

Drone Technology Proves Vital in Locating Missing Woman in Wisconsin Rapids

A drone’s aerial capabilities played a key role in finding a missing 59-year-old woman in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, on Friday night

Haye KestelooMar 17

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