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NYC Drone Approval? Aloft Air Control API, Mysterious Drone Leaks
Welcome to the weekly UAS news update. We have three exciting stories for you this week. The first one is that New York City is proposing to approve drones to fly in the city. However, let’s not get too excited…
Long Beach to Fly High with $15,000 Skydio X2 Thermal Drone
Eyeing an upgrade to their search and rescue operations, the City of Long Beach, New Jersey, has applied for a grant to secure an unmanned aircraft system, specifically a $15,000 Skydio X2 Thermal drone. Triggered by the community’s concerns over…
Senators Ignite Crackdown on Chinese Drone Use by FAA
In an attempt to strengthen national security, two US senators, Marsha Blackburn (Republican) and Mark Warner (Democrat), have introduced a new proposal to prevent the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) from purchasing or utilizing drones made in China. This bipartisan proposition…
Chinese-made Drones: High Performance, Higher Concerns
U.S. Authorities are deploying Chinese-Made drones in vast numbers, igniting Senator Marco Rubio’s ire. According to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) documentation, state governments and local police departments across the east coast of the U.S. are acquiring and operating…
DJI $279M Lawsuit, Autel Alpha Leak, Country of Origin Ban, NPRM for …
Welcome to the Weekly UAS News Update. We have four stories for you this week: DJI loses $279 million in a lawsuit, Autel Robotics is potentially releasing a new drone called the Autel Alpha, an Arkansas country of origin ban…
Arkansas Limits Foreign and DJI Drones for Law Enforcement
A new Arkansas law, Act 525 of 2023, prohibits law enforcement agencies from purchasing small drones from “covered foreign entities,” such as DJI drones, starting in 2027. According to Act 525 of 2023, a “covered foreign entity” is defined as…
Autel Robotics Unveils EVO Max Series and Innovative Air-Ground Solutions
On April 26th, Autel Robotics introduced their latest EVO Max series and groundbreaking air-ground integrated solutions at the Global Partner Summit and Air-Ground Integrated Solution Conference in Huizhou, China. READ: AUTEL ALPHA DRONE COMING SOON TO COMPETE WITH DJI MATRICE…
Autel Alpha Drone coming soon to compete with DJI Matrice 30 Thermal
These photos and specs were shared on social media, showing a yet-to-be-released Autel Alpha drone which would offer direct competition to the DJI Matrice 30 Thermal. The photos were reportedly taking during the Autel Robotics Global Partner Summit in in…
Florida just banned Autel & DJI with the Blue sUAS List
So, the title of this video, “Florida is Banning DJI Drones,” is partially true. Essentially, they are banning the use of DJI and Autel Robotics drones, along with any Chinese-related drones, for law enforcement and any state agency. Now, why…
DJI Avata Goggles & Controller, Autel Evo Support, NY Drone Corridor
Welcome to your Weekly UAS News Update, live from Sun and Fun! We are in Lakeland, Florida, this week, showcasing Pilot Institute at our booth. We had a great day yesterday, and we’re going to have a great day today.…
Remote ID – Is Your Drone Remote ID Compliant?
A Remote ID is required to be active on your drone by September 16, 2023. My guess is that you’re probably not ready. Finding out if your drone is compliant and broadcasting is not as easy as we wish. We…
China keeps supplying Autel and DJI drones to Russia, NYT writes.
China has supplied over $12 million worth of Autel and DJI drones to Russia since its invasion of Ukraine, highlighting the quiet collaboration between the two nations, the NY Times writes. Despite efforts from the U.S. government to limit critical…