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Game-Changer for Romanian Drones: Carfil SA Teams Up with Periscope Aviation

Ministry of Economy, Entrepreneurship, and Tourism, along with Carfil SA, signed an agreement with Periscope Aviation, a big name in drones.

Haye KestelooMay 24

DJI

House GOP Demands DOJ Probe into Chinese DJI Drone Lobbying Activities

Lawmakers Target DJI for Alleged Propaganda Campaign House Republicans Elise Stefanik (R., N.Y.) and John Moolenaar (R., Mich.) are pushing for a DOJ investigation into an advocacy group they claim is a front for DJI, a Chinese military-linked drone company. The lawmakers argue that the Drone Advocacy Alliance should be registered under the Foreign Agents…

Haye KestelooMay 23

Florida's Chinese Drone Ban Creates Challenges for Local Fire and Police Departments - New DJI Matrice 30 Thermal for Flushing Township Police Department - 7 DJI drones are approved for FAA's Remote ID for Drones - DJI launches the ultimate foldable DJI Enterprise drone, the DJI Matrice 30 or M30, and more...

DJI

DJI Defends Its Drones Amid Homeland Security Hearing

U.S. House Homeland Security held a hearing: “Unmanned Aerial Systems: An Examination of the Use of Drones in Emergency Response

Haye KestelooMay 22

Swoop Aero

Fly High: South Plains College’s Drone Certification Program

South Plains College Offers Cutting-Edge Drone Certification Classes Drones are everywhere, from recreational parks to professional job sites. If you’ve ever wanted to get in on the action and learn to fly these fascinating devices, South Plains College in Lubbock, Texas, has just the program for you. As part of their Industrial Manufacturing program, the…

Haye KestelooMay 16

FAA

AATI Claims Groundbreaking FAA Approval for Heavy-Duty Drone Operations

American Aerospace Technologies Inc. (AATI) has reportedly made history with a significant FAA approval. Their AiRanger drone, weighing over 55 pounds and flying above 400 feet, received the first-ever exemption for commercial beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations. A New Era for Heavy-Duty Drones AATI’s fixed-wing AiRanger drone has received a pioneering FAA exemption…

Haye KestelooMay 15

BVLOS

Echodyne EchoFlight Radar: Revolutionizing BVLOS Flight with AiRanger

Echodyne’s radar technology powers the first FAA-approved commercial BVLOS unmanned aircraft for critical infrastructure surveillance. Echodyne has announced that its EchoFlight radar is now integrated into American Aerospace Technologies, Inc.’s (AATI) AiRanger aircraft. This integration has helped AiRanger secure a groundbreaking waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for commerci

Haye KestelooMay 15

Aerovironment

US Marine Corps Unveils Rogue 1: A Game-Changing Exploding Drone

The U.S. Marine Corps has recently introduced its latest innovation in military technology: the Rogue 1 drone. This kamikaze drone, developed by Teledyne FLIR Defense, boasts a range of advanced features designed to enhance the effectiveness and flexibility of Marine fireteams. Reportedly priced at around $94,000 each, the Rogue 1 is expected to revolutionize the…

Haye KestelooMay 15

Complete List: DJI Drones with Remote ID Capability

United States

Gaylord High School’s New Drone Certification Program Takes Flight

Gaylord High School is now offering a drone certification program, providing students with a unique opportunity to gain pilot certification through the FAA Part 107 exam. A New Opportunity for Students Gaylord High School in Otsego County, Michigan, has reportedly launched a groundbreaking drone certification program. For the first time, students are learning to pilot…

Haye KestelooMay 14

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