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DJI Calls for Evidence-Based Review as NDAA Deadline Threatens US Drone Access
Congress passed the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 last December, setting a December 23, 2025, deadline for a national security agency to assess risks posed by Chinese-manufactured drones. With less than six months remaining, DJI has intensified…
FAA BVLOS NPRM Missed, Drone Ban Proposal, and Drone Hits Helicopter in TX
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have three stories for you this week: the FAA missed the deadline for the BVLOS and PRM, Senator Rick Scott introduced the Drones for America Act to phase out Chinese drones, and…
Drone Fiasco in Kerr County: When Hobbyists Ground Heroes
Dear Drone pilots: Kerr County, Texas, is dealing with enough chaos. Picture this: a rescue helicopter, buzzing through the sky like a caffeinated hummingbird, is out there saving lives after catastrophic flooding turned the Guadalupe River into a raging beast.…
Sky Elements Aims for World Records with Massive 4th of July Drone Shows Across U.S.
On July 4, 2025, Sky Elements Drone Shows will illuminate the skies with 525 drones in Irving, Texas, attempting to create the largest aerial image of a cowboy hat, kicking off a bold Independence Day spectacle. The North Texas-based company,…
Drone Traffic Control: The FAA’s Attempt to Stop Sky Chaos Before It’s a Drone-apocalypse
Picture this: the skies are buzzing with drones delivering your pizza, your Amazon packages, and probably your neighbor’s shady “herbal supplements.” It’s like a futuristic ant colony up there, but without the chill vibes. Enter the FAA, swooping in like…
U.S. Humanoid Robot Industry Must Learn from Drone Market’s Chinese Dominance
The U.S. humanoid robot sector, poised for growth, risks repeating the drone industry’s missteps, where Chinese manufacturers like DJI captured the market with low-cost, user-friendly products. As companies like Agility Robotics and Apptronik advance their robots for factory and warehouse…
DJI Drone Delays: Customs Holds Frustrate U.S. Pilots
A U.S. drone enthusiast’s struggle with a DJI Mavic 4 Pro replacement has exposed mounting customs challenges for DJI products entering the country, raising concerns for recreational pilots and professionals. In a recent YouTube video, Eric Thurber detailed how his…
Chinese Signal Jammers Smuggled into U.S. Threaten Police and First Responder Drones
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a stark warning about a surge in Chinese-made signal jammers being smuggled into the United States, raising concerns for drone operators, particularly law enforcement and first responders, reports The Washington Times. According…
Drone Pilot Interferes With Helicopter, NASA ASRS Reports, & Legislation Restricting Drones
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have three stories for you this week: charges against a drone pilot for allegedly interfering with a medical helicopter, potential cuts to the NASA ASRS report, and New York legislation restricting drone…
Walmart Expands Drone Delivery to Five U.S. Cities, Redefining Retail Speed
On June 5, 2025, Walmart announced the expansion of its drone delivery service to Atlanta, Charlotte, Houston, Orlando, and Tampa, becoming the first retailer to scale drone delivery across five states: Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and Texas. With over…
Walmart Expands Drone Delivery to Three More States in 2025
Walmart is scaling up its drone delivery operations, announcing plans to extend the service to 100 stores across Atlanta, Charlotte, Houston, Orlando, and Tampa within the next year. This expansion, reported by CNBC, will bring drone deliveries to a total…
FAA Admits Uncertainty on Drone Numbers in U.S. Airspace, Raising Safety Concerns
Acting FAA Administrator Chris Rocheleau revealed during a House Appropriations subcommittee hearing that the agency lacks precise data on the number of drones operating in U.S. airspace at any given time, sparking concerns among drone professionals and recreational pilots. This…