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Pilot Institute Calls for Delay in Drone Remote ID Enforcement
The drone industry is buzzing with discussions about the upcoming Remote ID deadline set for September 16. Many in the community feel there’s insufficient time for everyone to comply. Among these voices, the Pilot Institute, a significant player and neutral…
Which Remote ID Module is Right For You? — COMPLETE TEST
Alright, folks, Remote ID is here, and I know you have many questions. The first might be: What happens if you have an older drone? What if you build your own drone? When do you need a Remote ID module,…
Revolutionary C-Band Drone Flights: A Leap Forward for U.S. Drone Operations
In an unprecedented move, the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma (CNO) and their technology partner, uAvionix, have made history. They’ve completed America’s first drone flights that go beyond the visual line of sight (BVLOS) using aviation-protected C-Band radio. This marks a…
Clearing the Skies: FAA Sheds Light on Local Drone Regulation with Updated Fact Sheet
In a move that ends years of ambiguity, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has unveiled new guidelines on the regulation of drones at federal, state, and local levels. This recent development emerged almost a decade after the agency’s last significant…
Skydio Halts Consumer Drone Sales, Shifts Focus to Professionals
Four years after releasing the Skydio 2, a drone famed for its unique autonomous object tracking and advanced cinematic features like KeyFrame, Skydio has announced a halt in selling drones to consumers. Skydio’s CEO, Adam Bry, stated in a press…
Indonesia buys drones worth $300 mln from Turkish Aerospace
Indonesia has bought 12 new drones from Turkish Aerospace worth $300 million, its defense ministry said on Tuesday, the latest in a series of purchases aimed at modernizing the country’s aging military equipment. The deal comes after Indonesian President Joko…
New Bills Propel Drones in Wildfire Fights
In a bid to ramp up the battle against wildfires, drones are soaring onto the scene, thanks to federal lawmakers’ initiatives. Yet, the bureaucratic entanglements around regulations and procurement pose significant challenges, prompting Congress to bolster unmanned aircraft’s use for…
Mysterious DJI Delivery Drone – Is the Future Now?
DJI, a leading name in the drone industry, might be stepping up its game by hinting at a new creation – a DJI Delivery Drone specifically designed for the Chinese market. A mysterious teaser video discovered by Quadro_News shows a…
DSPA’s Vic Moss talks drones, legislation, and joining forces with Drone Advocacy Alliance
DroneXL spoke to Vic Moss from Moss Photography and the Drone Service Provider Alliance about the newly formed Drone Advocacy Alliance to protect the use and choice of drones in the United States. Here is the interview with Vic in…
Drone Advocacy Alliance: The New Force in Protecting Drone Use and Choice
Today in the United States, drone enthusiasts, industry stakeholders, and users alike have united to establish the Drone Advocacy Alliance. This newly formed coalition is on a mission to safeguard the rights of American drone users, ensuring they can freely…
Up in the Air: Schulman’s Influence on Drone Policy
In this brief interview, Ramón Roche from PX4 dives into the experiences of Brendan Schulman, a key figure in shaping U.S. drone policy. Schulman, currently serving as Vice President of Policy & Government Relations at Boston Dynamics, cut his teeth…
National Security Takes Flight in China’s Drone Laws
China has announced a series of regulations aimed at managing the growing number of drones in its skies. Drone owners in the country will have to register with the government beginning next year, according to the first-ever national laws on…