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BRINC Launches Major Incentive Program for Public Safety Agencies Transitioning to US-Made Drones

BRINC has unveiled a significant new initiative aimed at helping public safety agencies transition from general-purpose drones to specialized, US-manufactured aircraft. The BRINC Beyond program, announced today, offers substantial credits of up to $15,000 per existing drone without requiring trade-ins, marking a strategic move in the evolving public safety drone sector. This development comes at…

Haye KestelooJan 23

United States

FAA Grants vHive Historic Multi-Drone Authorization for Autonomous Solar Farm Inspections

In a groundbreaking development for the commercial drone industry, vHive has secured an exclusive Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) waiver authorizing autonomous multi-drone operations for solar farm inspections across the United States. The authorization, announced on January 22, 2025, positions vHive as the first company permitted to deploy software-controlled drone swarms for utility-scale

Haye KestelooJan 23

Department of Homeland Security

DJI Drone Ban in North Dakota: What You Need to Know

The DJI ban at the federal level was delayed by not including the Countering CCP Drones Act in the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act...

Russ 51 DronesJan 21

Artificial Intelligence

Brain-Computer Interface Breakthrough: Paralyzed Man Pilots Virtual Drone Using Only Thoughts

In a groundbreaking advancement for both neural interface technology and drone control systems, researchers at the University of Michigan have demonstrated the first successful thought-controlled drone navigation through a complex obstacle course. The study, published in Nature Medicine, represents a significant leap forward in brain-computer interface (BCI) applications for unmanned aerial vehicl

Haye KestelooJan 20

Unlocking the Skies: NYC's Bold New Drone Rules - Lawsuit challenging NYC Drone Restrictions is allowed to proceed - Statue of Liberty New York City by Ralph

Legal

NYC Sanitation Department Plans Controversial Drone Program to Combat Illegal Dumping

New York City’s Department of Sanitation (DSNY) is exploring an innovative yet contentious drone enforcement program to address illegal dumping and enhance urban cleanliness monitoring. According to the Gothamist, the initiative would expand the city’s growing drone operations beyond current law enforcement applications into municipal services. Expanding Urban Drone Operations The proposed program

Haye KestelooJan 20

Doosan

South Korean Drone Exports Surge 260% as U.S. Restricts Chinese Manufacturers

South Korean drone manufacturers have achieved a remarkable milestone with exports reaching $27.54 million in 2023, marking a 260% increase from the previous year, reports Business Korea. This significant growth comes as U.S. restrictions on Chinese-made drones create new opportunities in the global market, particularly for South Korean small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups.…

Haye KestelooJan 20

Amazon

Amazon Suspends US Drone Deliveries After Multiple Crashes, Dealing Fresh Blow to Prime Air Program

Amazon has suspended its Prime Air drone delivery operations in the United States following multiple crashes at its testing facility, marking another significant setback for the e-commerce giant’s ambitious drone delivery program. The suspension affects commercial operations in Texas and Arizona while the company implements critical software updates across its drone fleet. According to Bloomberg,…

Haye KestelooJan 17

Drones descended from the sky during the Downtown Orlando drone show. (MosquitoCoFL Podcast)

United States

NTSB: Failed Data Transfer, Position Misalignment Led to Orlando Drone Show Accident

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its preliminary findings on the December 21, 2024, drone show accident at Lake Eola in Orlando, revealing that multiple technical failures and positioning errors contributed to the incident that injured a seven-year-old boy and led to nationwide drone show cancellations According to the NTSB report released on…

Haye KestelooJan 16

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