Drone policy, incidents, and industry news across the United States — from statehouses to the national airspace.
According to a recent report by The Washington Post, the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party is raising alarms about China’s growing dominance in the drone industry. The committee’s findings reveal a startling statistic: Chinese companies produce 90% of commercial drones used in the United States and 77% of those flown by hobbyists.…
AGFunderNews reports that a North Carolina farmer is speaking out against proposed legislation targeting Chinese-made agricultural spray drones, highlighting the potential impact on U.S. farming practices. Farmer’s Perspective on DJI Drones Russell Hedrick, a first-generation farmer from Hickory, North Carolina, has been using DJI ag spray drones for four years. He argues that the proposed…
Unless any major developments occur, this will be my last video about the potential ban of DJI drones in the United States for a while. Although it’s an important issue, it’s also kind of tiring to keep hearing about it, talking about it, and reading about it. It’s exhausting. I think we just need to…
A confrontation in Minneapolis, Kansas led to a man being shot multiple times by law enforcement after he allegedly fired at officers and a police drone, reports The Wichita Eagle. The incident, which occurred on Saturday, highlights the increasingly complex interactions between civilians and police surveillance technology, as well as the serious legal consequences of…
An unauthorized drone flight has forced the suspension of aerial firefighting efforts against the Upper Applegate Fire in Jackson County, Oregon, report KTVZ. The incident highlights the growing challenge of drone interference in wildfire suppression operations and recalls the region’s history of significant wildfire events. Drone Sighting Halts Aerial Operations On Friday evening, fire personnel…
Drone industry experts Vic Moss and Greg Reverdiau shed light on the ongoing debate surrounding DJI drone bans in the United States.
Welcome to the Weekly UAS News Update. We have five stories for you. First off, an update on the DJI Ban. Secondly, a creepy drone stalker
Complaint Alleges Illegal Drone Flight During ALCS Game 4 A Texas man, Jason Carvell Banner, has been charged for flying an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) in restricted airspace surrounding Globe Life Field in Arlington on October 19, 2023. The incident occurred during Game 4 of the American League Championship Series (ALCS) between the Texas Rangers…
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