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Drones Prove Highly Effective at Deterring Grizzly Bears in Montana, Study Shows
Montana

Drones Prove Highly Effective at Deterring Grizzly Bears in Montana, Study Shows

Wildlife experts have found a surprising new use for drones – scaring away grizzly bears from human settlements and livestock. In Montana, research shows drones are outperforming traditional hazing methods, with a remarkable 91% success rate in keeping bears away from populated areas, according to research published by The Guardian. Game-Changing Results with Autel EVO…

Sacrificed Drone Saves Lives, Autel Evo Lite Enterprise, & Drones Inspect KLM
Autel EVO Lite

Sacrificed Drone Saves Lives, Autel Evo Lite Enterprise, & Drones Inspect KLM

Welcome to Weekly UAS News Update We have three stories for you this week: Let’s get to it! Man Sacrifices Drone to Save Lost People First up this week, seven people were rescued after their boat started sinking in a lake in Utah. The police were notified of the sinking boat but could not locate…

US Government Adds Autel Robotics to Commerce Department Blacklist
Autel Robotics

US Government Adds Autel Robotics to Commerce Department Blacklist

The US Department of Commerce has added drone manufacturer Autel Robotics to its “entity list,” effectively blacklisting the company, according to a statement from lawmakers. This move subjects Autel to export restrictions and specific licensing requirements for certain technologies and goods. Lawmakers’ Push for Scrutiny In November 2023, Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) of the House…

Drone Flying Over People Just Got Easier
FAA

Drone Flying Over People Just Got Easier

If you own one of these drones, with a little bit of work, you will soon be able to fly over people. Yes, it’s going to require some paperwork, but the FAA just made it a lot easier. I’ll explain in the video below. Waiver Submission Process First and foremost, you will need to submit…

Drone Flying Over People Just Got Easier
FAA

Drone Flying Over People Just Got Easier

Flying drones over people has been a headache for many drone pilots due to strict FAA drone regulations. But, there’s some good news. The FAA is making it a bit easier to get approval for such operations, as Greg Reverdiau explained in his weekly UAS News Update. This shift could mean more flexibility for drone…

Epic Games 'Hacker' Mogilevich Confesses to Scam Operation Involving Drone maker DJI Revolutionary DJI Mavic 3 Pro Drone: Triple-Camera Aerial Mastery Unleashed
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House Republicans Push for Higher Tariffs on Chinese-Made Drones

House Republicans introduced legislation to significantly increase tariffs on Chinese-made drones and ban imports of drones with critical Chinese components by 2030. The bill aims to enhance the competitiveness of U.S. drone manufacturers and includes a grant program to support domestic purchases, reports Reuters. Tariff Increases and Import Bans A new legislative proposal led by…

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