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US Blacklists 15 Chinese Companies Over Drone Parts for Hamas and Houthis
The US Commerce Department added 15 Chinese companies to its restricted Entity List on Wednesday for facilitating the purchase of American electronic components found in weaponized drones operated by Hamas and Houthi militants, according to a final rule published in…
Olympic Drone Scandal: Canadian Soccer Coach Reveals Death Threats, Suicidal Thoughts After Career-Ending Flight
More than a year after a drone flight over a soccer practice ended her career, Jasmine Mander is finally telling her side of the drone scandal. The former Canadian Olympic assistant coach has published a detailed first-person account revealing the…
Ohio Launches Nation’s First Statewide Drone First Responder Program
Ohio has become the first state in the nation to deploy a statewide Drone First Responder program, with SkyfireAI selected to manage the groundbreaking initiative. Created under Ohio House Bill 96, the two-year pilot program aims to give law enforcement,…
Journalism Group Slams ‘Largest Drone Ban Ever’ as Attack on Press Freedom
The National Press Photographers Association has condemned the largest drone flight restriction ever imposed in the United States as an unconstitutional attack on aerial journalism, demanding the FAA and DHS explain why press freedom is being sacrificed in the name…
FBI Partners With Michigan On Drone Enforcement Near Detroit Airport
The FBI is collaborating with Michigan state agencies on drone enforcement near Detroit Metropolitan Airport, according to discussions at a Michigan Capitol Commission meeting held October 6, 2025. The partnership could establish a model for federal-state drone enforcement as authorities…
Georgia Tech Becomes First University in Georgia to Deploy Drone First Responders with 90-Second Response Time
Georgia Tech has launched a groundbreaking drone first responder program that can reach any 911 call location on campus in 90 seconds or less. The program, officially launched Monday, makes Georgia Tech the first university in the state to deploy…
Toyota Explores Drone Integration for Off-Road Vehicles as Automotive Industry Eyes Aerial Technology
Toyota Motor has filed with the Federal Aviation Administration to explore developing a small drone system for off-road vehicles, marking the latest signal that the automotive industry sees drones as more than just delivery tools—they could become essential co-pilots for…
Tijuana Police Deploy 14-Drone Squadron to Combat Cartels in Under 2 Minutes
Police in Tijuana, Mexico, have deployed a specialized drone unit equipped with artificial intelligence and thermal imaging to combat drug cartels battling for control of smuggling routes along the U.S.-Mexico border. The unit operates 14 high-tech drones that can reach…
The DJI Mini 5 Pro’s Battery is an Absolute Game-Changer
Hello again, my dear pilots! I hope that by now you already have your hands on a beautiful new DJI Mini 5 Pro and are enjoying the pleasure of flying for 52 minutes on a single battery (unless you live…
DJI Mini 4K Drone Drops to $239 in Limited-Time Amazon Prime Deal
Amazon Prime members can snag the DJI Mini 4K drone with RC-N1 controller for just $239, down from $299. The deal, marked as “ending fast” on Amazon’s site, offers three bundle options with increasing battery counts and bigger discounts. The…
DJI Air 3S vs Mini 5 Pro: Real-World Comparison on an Alaskan Glacier
This is the DJI Air 3S and this is the DJI Mini 5 Pro. I took both drones up an Alaskan glacier to test and compare them so you can decide which drone might be the right one for you.…
Pilot Institute Challenges FAA’s Proposed BVLOS Rules, Warns of “Undue Burden” on Small Operators
Pilot Institute has submitted a comprehensive 28-page comment to the Federal Aviation Administration challenging key provisions of the proposed Part 108 regulations for beyond visual line of sight drone operations, warning that the rules could eliminate pathways for thousands of…