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Drone News: US Government Gone Wild
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. This is the “Government Gone Wild” edition. That’s right, we’ve got three more bills from Oklahoma, Missouri, and Utah, which actually has two bills, that would restrict drone operation. So we decided to…
Drone Hits a Robinson Helicopter, 2024 American Security Drone Act, and a Drone Rescue
Welcome to the Weekly UAS News Update. We have three stories for you this week: a drone hit a Robinson R44 helicopter – not good. The 2024 NDAA was signed with the American Security Drone Act, also not very good.…
U.S. Drone Manufacturers to Benefit from New Government Curbs on Foreign Drones
Federal Legislation Boosts Domestic Drone Industry The U.S. small drone manufacturing sector is gearing up for a significant sales increase following the passage of the annual defense policy bill last month. This legislation introduces restrictions on federal government purchases of…
DJI Drone Ban Signed into Law! Should Recreational Pilots be Worried?
With all the recent news about DJI drones being banned at the federal level in the United States, many people are wondering if these bans may extend to consumer drones like the DJI Mavic series or even the DJI Mini…
Rescue of Missing Exchange Student in Utah Highlights Efficacy of DJI Drone in Search Operations
Update: A Life Saved in the Mountains The recent disappearance of 17-year-old Kai Zhuang, a foreign exchange student in Utah, ended on a positive note as the Weber County Search and Rescue team successfully located him with the help of…
Red Cat Holdings Endorses the American Security Drone Act
Red Cat Holdings, Inc., a drone technology company based in San Juan, Puerto Rico, publicly endorsed the American Security Drone Act (ASDA), viewing it as a significant legislative advancement for the federal government, domestic drone businesses, and national security. The…
Zipline’s Historic BVLOS Drone Delivery Flight: A Leap Forward in U.S. Aviation
A Milestone in Drone Delivery Zipline, a leading name in drone delivery services, achieved a significant milestone in U.S. aviation history. On a crisp afternoon in Salt Lake City, Utah, on November 17, 2023, Zipline conducted its first Beyond Visual…
Drone News: Mini 4 Pro Release, Country of Origin Ban, Zipline BVLOS, and New PI Partnership!
Welcome to the Weekly UAS News Update. This week, we have four stories for you. First, DJI has released the Mini 4 Pro. We also discuss a potential “country of origin” ban for the DOT, Zipline receiving FAA approval for…
DJI Air 3 Intelligent Flight Modes Full Tutorial (FocusTrack, Waypoints, & Cruise Control)
What’s going on, guys? Billy here, and DJI has upgraded the DJI Air 3’s obstacle avoidance system with new camera hardware, giving it the ability to better avoid obstacles. This means that we now have higher-resolution cameras with a wider…
Is This The Perfect Drone? – DJI Air 3 Review
Before I dive into the DJI Air 3 Review, let’s see where it fits into the entire DJI Air drone line-up. So, in front of me is the entire Air family of drones. Over the years, there have been quite…
Chinese-made drone locates children and adults after kayaks overturn
A distressing event unfolded at the heart of South Salt Lake, Utah, as several children and adults capsized in the Jordan River during a canoeing trip. Among the victims were seven middle schoolers and two adults from the Tracy Aviary’s…
High-tech Drones Aid Firefighters, Pinpointing Hot Spots in Washington City Fire
In the nick of time for the fire season, local fire departments have welcomed a new ally to their ranks: high-tech drones. When a blaze devoured 40 acres of land by the Virgin River in Washington City, Utah on May…