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Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have three stories for you this week: the FAA missed the deadline for the BVLOS and PRM, Senator Rick Scott introduced the Drones for America Act to phase out Chinese drones, and a drone allegedly collided with a rescue helicopter in Texas. Let’s dive in. FAA Misses…
DJI Agriculture dropped a mysterious teaser today, promising a reveal on July 15, 2025, at 20:00 GMT+8 that could push agricultural drone capabilities further with the tagline “Get More Done.” The image, shared on the company’s official X account, showcases a silhouetted device suggesting upgrades in capacity and efficiency for precision farming tasks. Decoding the…
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth released a directive on July 10, 2025, that pushes the Pentagon to speed up drone production and deployment, labeling uncrewed systems as the biggest battlefield shift in decades. This move addresses gaps in U.S. military capabilities against rivals producing millions of low-cost drones annually, setting firm deadlines to equip…
Swiss company Wingtra introduced the WingtraRAY, as a vertical takeoff and landing drone tailored for survey professionals seeking rapid data collection and simplified regulatory approvals. The drone enables users to map 100 hectares (250 acres) in just 10 minutes, marking a 40% speed increase over the previous WingtraOne GEN II model. Key Performance Capabilities WingtraRAY…
Amazon Prime Day 2025, running July 8–11, brings steep discounts on DJI drones, stabilizers, and power stations, offering drone professionals and recreational pilots a prime opportunity to snag high-end gear at budget-friendly prices. Amazon’s official Prime Day page highlights DJI’s extensive lineup, with deals on compact drones and versatile accessories tailored for aerial photography and…
Dear Drone pilots: Kerr County, Texas, is dealing with enough chaos. Picture this: a rescue helicopter, buzzing through the sky like a caffeinated hummingbird
In Mesa, Arizona, 18-year-old Maxence Pastore is turning his passion for drones into a lifeline for pet owners, using advanced thermal imaging to locate lost animals. Operating under his FAA Part 107 commercial drone license, Pastore’s business, TRACC Pet Recovery, has already reunited several families with their furry companions, showcasing how drone technology is revolutionizing…
For those who were waiting on the DJI Osmo 360 and DJI Mic 3. You’ll be satisfied to hear webshops are setting up to sell at the end of this month. Today I stumbled upon the complete webshop description and pictures of both products already online (Source known by DroneXL). So let’s first dive in…
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