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Drone News: Amazon Manager Fired, World’s Fastest Drone, Stranded Boater Saved!
This week in Drone News, we have three stories for you. The first one is a question of whether Amazon fired someone for voicing safety concerns about the drone program, a new world record for the fastest drone, and yes,…
Fortem Technologies Opens Washington D.C. Metro Area Office and Expands Executive Team
Today, Fortem Technologies, Inc., a pioneer in the detection and destruction of harmful drones in airspace, announced the opening of a new office in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan region. The new office will be situated in Chantilly, Virginia’s expanding…
DJI Mavic 3 is a true symbol of modern warfare says retired Russian general
In a book on cutting-edge military tactics released this year, retired general Yuri Baluyevsky, who oversaw Russia’s armed forces, dubbed the DJI Mavic 3 “a real icon of contemporary warfare.” The Russian and Ukrainian military use the DJI Mavic 3…
FAA’s LAANC compliance rate is only 20 to 30 percent, according to Aloft study
Only 20% to 30% of drone flights in controlled airspace have LAANC authorization, according to new research from drone service provider Aloft. This number is likely so low because DJI, the largest drone maker in the world, quit the FAA…
DroneUp invest $27.2M to create 655 new jobs in Virginia
On Wednesday, Governor Glenn Youngkin announced that DroneUp, LLC, a drone services provider, will invest a total of $27.2 million in expanding its headquarters in the City of Virginia Beach and establishing a testing, training, and research and development center…
Drone tracking tech to be tested at LAX airport after near-misses
The Transportation Security Administration will test new drone tracking technology to spot, track, and identify drones in restricted airspace after dozens of drone sightings and a few reports of a “guy in a jetpack”, near Los Angeles International Airport. According…
Biden taps Denver Airport CEO Phil Washington as new FAA Administrator
According to a report in the Seattle Times, the White House intends to put forth Phil Washington, the CEO of Denver International Airport, as their candidate for the position of the Federal Aviation Administration or FAA Administrator. The news outlet…
6 blue sUAS manufacturers push American Security Drone Act in letter to Senate Committees
In a letter, dated June 22nd, 2022, to the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, and the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Reform, the Blue sUAS manufacturers urge lawmakers to “include the American Security Drone Act…
Drone Act of 2022 criminalizes dangerous use of drones
The Drone Act of 2022, a bipartisan bill pushed by four representatives, aims to criminalize the dangerous use of drones. Activities that are already illegal under current laws and regulations. Under the provisions of the Drone Act of 2022, people…
DJI helps the Russians in their attacks Ukraine Government says
According to a report from the State Service of Special Communications and Information Protection of Ukraine, the world’s largest drone maker, DJI helps the Russians in their attacks. The WSJ had a very interesting article about how the Ukraine government…
DJI responds to allegations of drone maker’s role in Ukraine-Russia war
With a press statement, DJI responds to the allegations of its role in the Ukraine-Russia war after MediaMarkt decided to ban the sales of all DJI products last weekend. DJI has released a statement to clarify that its retail partner…
DJI maintains close ties to Chinese government new documents show
The Washington Post just reported that Chinese drone maker DJI maintains close ties to the Chinese government and received state funding, despite repeated claims to the contrary. DJI, the world’s largest drone manufacturer has always denied that it had received…