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FCC Exempts Blue UAS Drones From Foreign Ban, But the Clock Is Already Ticking - Parrot Anafi Thermal SE outdoor tactical drone 3.jpg
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FCC Exempts Blue UAS Drones From Foreign Ban, But the Clock Is Already Ticking

I predicted the FCC would need to walk back parts of its sweeping foreign drone ban. Sixteen days after adding all foreign-made drones to the Covered List, the Pentagon has carved out exemptions for Blue UAS platforms and domestically assembled drones. But here’s what the headlines aren’t telling you: these exemptions expire on January 1,…

Haye KestelooJan 8
Meet the UAVs Used at the US Department of War’s “Drone School”
DJI

Meet the UAVs Used at the US Department of War’s “Drone School”

When people hear “drone school,” they often imagine a room full of soldiers flying quadcopters into walls like it’s their first time with a PlayStation controller. The reality is far more serious, far more technical, and considerably more expensive. The US Department of War runs the Joint Counter Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems University at Fort…

Rafael SuárezJan 4
Wingtra Launches WingtraRAY Drone for Faster Surveying and Urban Flight Compliance
Wingtra

Wingtra Launches WingtraRAY Drone for Faster Surveying and Urban Flight Compliance

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…

Haye KestelooJul 11
DJI FlyCart 100, Wingtra Teases New Drone, and Man Rescued From Flood by Drone
DJI

DJI FlyCart 100, Wingtra Teases New Drone, and Man Rescued From Flood by Drone

Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have three stories for you this week: DJI is releasing the FlyCart 100, an impressive drone; Wingtra is teasing a new drone; and a “Drones for Good” story. Let’s dive in. DJI FlyCart 100 Release DJI has launched the FlyCart 100, a robust drone capable of carrying…

Haye KestelooJul 4
Wingtra Teases Groundbreaking Fixed-Wing Drone Launch Set for July 10, 2025
Wingtra

Wingtra Teases Groundbreaking Fixed-Wing Drone Launch Set for July 10, 2025

Wingtra, a Swiss-based innovator in the drone industry, has ignited excitement among drone professionals and recreational pilots with a cryptic X post hinting at a transformative product reveal on July 10, 2025. The teaser, shared by the company’s official account @Wingtra, declares: “What we’re about to share with you isn’t just another product launch. It’s…

Haye KestelooJul 1
Swiss Drone Startup Wingtra Secures €23 Million in Series B1 Funding
Wingtra

Swiss Drone Startup Wingtra Secures €23 Million in Series B1 Funding

Wingtra AG, a Swiss drone manufacturer specializing in vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) solutions, has raised €23 million in a Series B1 funding round. The investment was led by RKKVC, a Polish-rooted family office, with participation from several other investors including SymbiaVC and Spectrum Moonshot Fund. Wingtra’s VTOL Drone Technology Wingtra, founded in 2016 as…

Haye KestelooAug 19
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