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Zipline Showcases Innovative Drone Traffic Management System
Zipline, a leading drone delivery company, has unveiled its approach to managing autonomous drone traffic in crowded airspace. In a recent video shared on X (formerly Twitter), the company demonstrates how it utilizes Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic Management (UTM) to…
Drone Industry Expert John McBride Talks About The DJI Ban
Hi everyone, John McBride here. I wanted to come in and give my thoughts on this whole “DJI ban is coming” and provide a perspective as a guy who has watched this industry for a very long time. I want…
DJI M30T: Hands On Search And Rescue With Drone
Did you know that drones are actually used in search and rescue situations? Well today we have an expert, Kyle Nordfors from Weber County Search and Rescue in Utah, to talk about this. I’m going to show you some real…
Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Keep Drones Out of Terrorist Hands
Rosen and Romney Aim to Prevent Drone Attacks on U.S. Troops Sens. Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) and Mitt Romney (R-Utah) introduced the Combating Foreign Terrorist Drones Act this week to the Senate. The bill seeks to disrupt the sale of unmanned…
Drone News: Senate Drone Ban, Commercial UAV, WingtraCloud, and Two New Pilot Institute Courses!
Weekly UAS News Update Welcome to the Weekly UAS News Update. We have four drone news stories for you this week: Let’s get to it. Proposed Bill Attacking the Drone Industry It is time again to make your voices heard,…
NASA’s Groundbreaking Drone Project Set to Revolutionize Wildfire Fighting
In a significant development, researchers at NASA Ames Research Center are harnessing cutting-edge aviation technology to bolster the safety of Bay Area communities threatened by devastating wildfires. As the region braces for a potentially active wildfire season amid rising temperatures…
AI-Driven Drones: The Future of Search and Rescue?
Using drones for search and rescue in the rugged Scottish Highlands is becoming more efficient thanks to AI. A team from the University of Glasgow, led by Jan-Hendrik Ewers, is exploring how machine learning can enhance search strategies, reports MIT…
My Concerns About the DJI Ban in the United States
Although I’m less concerned than I used to be about an all-out ban on DJI happening in the United States, I do want to share some information that should remove any doubts you have about the actual reason it continues…
Prescription Delivery by Drone: Coming Soon to More Cities
Drone Partnerships to Expand Healthcare Access Prescription delivery via drone is set to expand significantly with new partnerships involving Mayo Clinic and Memorial Hermann Health Systems. Zipline’s autonomous delivery service will soon be available in Houston, Jacksonville, and Rochester, Minnesota.…
UDOT Tests Vertiports for Drone Delivery and Air Taxis in Utah
The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is leading the charge in drone delivery and air taxi innovation. With the help of Utah State University, UDOT has successfully launched the state’s first air taxi from a “vertiport.” What Is a Vertiport?…
Connecticut DJI Drone Ban, DFR, Supreme Court, Philly Drone Life
Welcome to this week’s UAS News Update. This week, we have four stories to discuss: Connecticut, the DFR (Drone for First Responders Act), a Michigan court case, and a follow-up on the Philly YouTuber. Let’s get to it. Connecticut Senate…
FAA Reauthorization, DJI Mini 4K, and Robinson Helicopters Purchased Ascent AeroSystems
Welcome to the Weekly UAS News Update! We have three stories for you this week: the FAA reauthorization is getting there, there’s a new DJI Mini 4K out of nowhere, and lastly, Robinson Helicopters is going to purchase Ascent Aero…