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NTT’s Lightning-Triggering Drone Survives Strike, Aims to Protect Infrastructure
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NTT’s Lightning-Triggering Drone Survives Strike, Aims to Protect Infrastructure

In a groundbreaking advancement, Japanese tech giant NTT has developed a drone capable of triggering and surviving lightning strikes, a feat demonstrated during tests in December 2024 and January 2025. NTT’s announcement details the drone’s ability to induce lightning at 300 meters (984 feet), offering a novel approach to mitigating the estimated ¥100 billion to…

Major Shakeup in Blue sUAS List: Eight Vendors Removed, Three New Added
Parrot

Major Shakeup in Blue sUAS List: Eight Vendors Removed, Three New Added

As of March 6, 2025, the Blue sUAS Cleared List—a roster of U.S. government-approved drones—has undergone a dramatic update, shrinking from 15 vendors to 10 in just a week. According to a comparison of the list between February 28 and March 6, 2025, eight vendors have been dropped, while three new ones have joined the…

Drone Flying Over People Just Got Easier
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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…

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