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iFlight Nazgul Evoke 7 First Flight: The Nazgul 5's Bigger Brother Handles Brutal Wind
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iFlight Nazgul Evoke 7 First Flight: The Nazgul 5’s Bigger Brother Handles Brutal Wind

The iFlight Nazgul 5 has been one of the most successful ready-to-fly FPV drones ever released, so when word spread that a bigger version was coming, my curiosity was immediately piqued. After spending time with the Nazgul Evoke 7 in some challenging conditions, including wind that had me questioning my life choices, the verdict is…

Amazon's Drones Now Have a 'Plan B' for Safe Landings
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Why Amazon’s Darlington Drone Flights Are a Calculation, Not Just a Test

Walking through the logistics of Amazon’s latest UK announcement, it’s clear that the selection of Darlington isn’t just about finding a convenient warehouse—it’s about finding the perfect regulatory battleground. While the broader media is buzzing about “packages from the sky,” the real story for those of us in the industry is how Amazon is using…

amazon drone uav delivery fly work uas Amazon Prime Air Drone Delivery Nears Reality in Italy with ENAC Partnership
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Amazon’s Drone Delivery Paradox: Green Light in UK, Red Flag in Italy

I spent the last few days parsing two very different Amazon announcements, and the contrast tells you everything about why drone delivery remains such a regulatory minefield. Within days of each other, Amazon received approval to launch Britain’s first commercial drone delivery service while simultaneously pulling the plug on its Italian operations entirely. The company’s…

DJI Neo 2 Winter Flying Tips: How to Fly Safely in Snow and Cold
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DJI Neo 2 Winter Flying Tips: How to Fly Safely in Snow and Cold

The DJI Neo 2 launched in late fall, and for many people, winter has already arrived. I think this is going to be a very popular drone this holiday season. You might be picking one up for yourself or giving one as a gift, and you might be wondering whether you can fly it in…

Amazon Prime Air Delivery Drone MK30 in Oregon
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Amazon Prime Air Drone Delivery Operations Slashed in Italy – What Now?

Amazon has halted its plans to run its commercial Prime Air drone delivery operations in Italy, effectively shelving the project after what sounded, on paper, like a very promising start. According to an article from Reuters, Amazon made the layoff call after a “strategic review,” saying the broader business and regulatory environment in Italy does…

FCC Bans All Foreign Drones: Here's What They Aren't Telling You
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FCC Bans All Foreign Drones: Here’s What They Aren’t Telling You

The day we’ve all been dreading is finally here, but it came with a pretty big unexpected surprise that I don’t think anybody was expecting. Brendan Carr, chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, recently announced that the FCC has added foreign-produced drones and drone components to the covered entity list. We all knew it was…

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