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Germany

Drone flights over Giga Berlin banned by Tesla

Tesla has banned drones from flying over its Giga Berlin factory in Germany, leaving drone pilots disappointed, according to a recent report.

Haye KestelooFeb 19

DJI

DJI SDK Release? Super Bowl Drone Incursions, Texas Drone Workshop, Kuddos!

This week, we have four stories for you: the DJI SDK, a new DJI Mini 2 SE, the Super Bowl drone incursions, which were down this year, and the upcoming Texas Drone Workshop, which is right around the corner. And then, finally, we have kudos for some industry folks. So let’s get to it. DJI…

Haye KestelooFeb 17

Texas

Texas Drone Workshop Comes to Houston on February 18-19

The aviation industry is taking flight in a whole new direction. So, come to the Texas Drone Workshop in Houston, for any aspiring drone pilot to become part of the action and learn from the best! Designed for individuals with an interest in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), the workshop will introduce attendees to the various…

Haye KestelooFeb 9

Amazon

Flytrex Partner Causey Aviation Unmanned Awarded FAA Part 135 for Drone Deliveries

Flytrex announced that its longtime partner Causey Aviation Unmanned (CAU) received Standard Part 135 Air Carrier Certification from the FAA.

Haye KestelooFeb 3

United States

Thermal drone footage shows stream of migrants crossing border

Thermal drone footage shows a stream of migrants illegally crossing the U.S.-Mexico border into Eagle Pass, Texas, with little or no resistance.

Haye KestelooNov 7

Texas

Texas man tried to fly contraband into prison using heavy-duty drone

Prosecutors say a Texas man attempted to use a heavy-duty drone to bring contraband to prisoners, including wire cutters and other equipment.

Haye KestelooJul 19

Police

First responders use a drone to quickly locate drowning couple in Texas

During flooding and a tornado warning that affected much of North Texas, five people were saved early yesterday morning by first responders and a drone unit from the Garland and Mesquite police and fire departments. According to a social media post, Mesquite police received a phone call from a couple who said they were drowning…

Haye KestelooApr 6

FAA

FAA investigates illegal drone flight at Bengals Playoff game

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed that it is investigating the illegal drone flight during the Cincinnati Bengals playoff game.

Haye KestelooJan 19

Texas

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