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Florida schools may soon get a new air force, as News 4 Jax reports. And no, it is not staffed by teachers with pilot licenses. A team of former Navy operators and top drone racers has built a drone system that can respond to an active shooter in about fifteen seconds. The company behind it,…
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have four stories for you this week. A bunch of senators are pushing back against a potential DJI ban. UAS Nexus creates a Blue UAS marketplace. We have Inspired Flight and Ascent Engineering expanding their partnership. And lastly, an M30 drone gets shot down in Ohio. Let’s…
A landmark study published in Science reveals agricultural drones are reshaping farming faster than almost any technology in history. The timing couldn’t be more ironic for American farmers facing a potential DJI ban in less than 30 days. Agricultural Drone Revolution Documented Michigan State University researchers found that millions of farmers worldwide have embraced drone…
Republican infighting over Chinese drone restrictions could determine whether DJI survives in the American market. A Capitol Hill push by GOP China hawks to impose new restrictions on DJI is facing unexpected resistance from Republican senators who warn the company’s drones have become critical tools for U.S. farming and energy firms, according to Politico. The…
As reported by the U.S. Department of War, Army aviation soldiers at Fort Rucker in Alabama have started training with the VXE30 Stalker uncrewed aircraft system. The training began on November 18 and comes ahead of full equipment fielding next month. The Stalker brings quieter operations, lower visual signature, vertical takeoff, and affordable munitions. These…
Amazon is under federal investigation for the second time in two months after one of its Prime Air delivery drones sheared an internet cable in Waco, Texas last week. The incident occurred just 13 days after Amazon launched drone delivery service in the central Texas city. What Happened in Waco Amazon’s MK30 drone had just…
Pyka has hit a key milestone in the development of its new heavy cargo drone. The California company released video showing its first DropShip airframe running its hybrid propulsion system for the first time. The test took place earlier this month and marked the moment the full power system came together on the aircraft. It…
The New York Marriott Marquis in Times Square has released a cinematic drone tour to celebrate its 40th anniversary. As Hotel Dive reports, The hotel wanted to create something fresh for guests and a wider audience. The result is a fast, smooth drone journey that flies through the lobby, the restaurants, the meeting rooms and…
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