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Insta360’s New Drone, DJI Neo 2 Spotted in FCC Filings, CEO Pushes for Airspace Credentials
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have three stories for you this week. First, Insta360 is entering the drone market. Next, the DJI Neo 2 has appeared in FCC filings. Finally, DroneUp’s CEO is advocating for digital airspace…
New Congress Drone Act, Aloft Adds SGI, DAC on Stadium TFRs, & New DJI Agras
Welcome to the Weekly UAS News Update. We have four stories for you this week: a new drone act in Congress (yes, yet another one), AirMap adding SGI support, the DAC recommends a change in stadium TFRs, and lastly, a…
That’s Not True! — Surprising Drone Myths Debunked!
For every drone myth that exists, there’s a fact, a truth, a mixed-up reality. But, can you tell facts from fiction? Let’s find out. Remember the moment when a drone hit a U.S. Army helicopter? A midair collision with a…
What are the rules to fly your drone in 2024?
Do you know the 10 simple rules for flying your drone for fun? Let’s take a look. 1. Flying your drone for fun Rule number one: You must fly your drone strictly for recreational purposes. This might sound obvious, but…
Drone News: 2023 Year in Review, New Drones, Drones for Good, Don’t Be That Guy, and Regulations
Welcome to your Weekly UAS News Update, the New Year’s Edition. Let’s take a look at everything that happened this year, including drones for good, the “Don’t Be That Guy” compilation, drone regulation, Pilot Institute updates, and new drones. New…
House to Ban All DJI, AirMap Shutting Down Their LAANC, Lawsuit Over Drone Photos
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. This week, we have three stories for you. The first one is a concerning one: the House Bill that threatens a complete DJI ban everywhere in the country. We also have AirMap shutting…
Nothing endures change: Airmap is dead!
LAANC provider, Airmap is dead! The drone service (!) provider recently folded. Airmap is dead! In a message shared with the drone community the company said: AirMap has evolved many times over its storied history, from an app to create…
Airmap no longer on FAA Approved LAANC UAS Service Suppliers list
To our surprise, we were informed today that Airmap is no longer on the FAA Approved LAANC UAS Service Suppliers list. Updated with a statement from the FAA and Airmap on 9 Airmap no longer on FAA Approved LAANC UAS…
How to submit day and night LAANC requests for drone flights in Aloft
In this video, Greg Reverdiau from the Pilot Institute shows you how to How to submit day and night Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability requests or LAANC requests for drone flights in Aloft (formerly known as Kittyhawk.
Stop the Drone Federalism Act and Sen. Lee in his effort to revive it!
Act today to stop the revival of Senator Lee’s (R-Utah) Drone Federalism Act, which would allow states and local governments to control the airspace under 200 feet and would require a drone operator to “secure permission from the owner before…
AirMap suggests to tax drone flights and apply take-off and landing fees
AirMap found itself in hot water on Friday afternoon after the company suggested in a series of tweets that governments could create new revenue streams through taxation, take-off, and landing fees for drone flights to support UTM service, such as…
US drone companies receive millions in recovery funds from Department of Defense
US drone companies receive millions in recovery funds from the Department of Defense. On Friday, the department announced that it will issue US$84.4 million in funding through the Defense Production Act to small drone makers, shipbuilders, and a space company.…