Autel Robotics
Sheriff’s Drone Program Bolsters Safety with Cost-Effective Chinese-made UAVs
Since its launch, the drone program has leveraged affordable Chinese-made DJI and Autel Robotics drones to enhance law enforcement operations.
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DJI
DJI Mavic 4 Pro Released, AVSS Matrice 4 Parachute, LEDA Utah, New Mexico Drones for Good
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have four stories this week. First, the long-awaited DJI Mavic 4 Pro has finally been released. Next, AVSS has completed ASTM compliance for their parachute system. We also cover a drone training event hosted by LITA in Ogden, Utah. Finally, we explore a compelling “Drones for Good”…
Search & Rescue
National Drone Training Event in Ogden Advances Public Safety Tactics
In Ogden, Utah, over 260 public safety professionals from across the U.S. convened for a weeklong drone training event starting May 5, 2025, hosted by the Weber County Sheriff’s Office and the Law Enforcement Drone Association (LEDA), reports the Standard-Examiner. This initiative underscores the growing role of drones in enhancing search and rescue, disaster response,…
FAA
Senate Bill S1249 – The Dumbest Federal Drone Legislation of All Time!
There has been an overwhelming number of drone related legislative proposals, making it nearly impossible to keep track of them all. It's like a game
Amazon
Senate Bill 1249 Proposes Radical Shift in Drone Airspace Control, Raising Industry Concerns
A new U.S. Senate bill, S.1249, the Drone Integration and Zoning Act, introduced on April 2, 2025, by Senator Mike Lee of Utah, seeks to redefine low-altitude airspace management, potentially reshaping the drone industry. The legislation proposes granting states, local governments, and private property owners authority over airspace up to 200 feet above ground level…
DJI
Concerning Bill, AMA Club Altitude Increase, DJI Enterprise Payloads, ParaZero SafeAir M4
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update! This week, we cover a concerning bill in Congress affecting all UAS operators, AMA clubs gaining higher altitude authorization in Class G airspace, DJI launching new enterprise accessories, and Parzero releasing a new parachute system for the Matrice 4 series. Let’s dive in! Senate Bill 1249: Proposed Airspace…
Search & Rescue
Drones Help Find Lost Teen in -15°F Mountain Rescue Drama
In an intense overnight search and rescue on February 8th, teams deployed drones to locate a missing 14-year-old snowmobiler in Franklin Basin
DJI
Hanging World’s Largest Free-Hanging American Flag With DJI Flycart 30 Drone
I have an incredible story of patriotism to share that involved hanging the world's largest free-hanging flag with the help of a DJI Flycart 30 drone.
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