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Firefighting Drone Startup Seneca Secures Record $60M to Deploy Autonomous Suppression System
California-based startup Seneca has emerged from stealth mode with $60 million in funding to deploy AI-powered autonomous firefighting drones capable of suppressing wildfires within minutes of detection. The round, believed to be the largest early-stage investment in wildfire defense technology,…
The FAA Forgot About You in Part 108 — Speak Up by Oct 6!
So, you want to fly beyond visual line of sight, huh? Good timing. The FAA proposed new Part 108 rules in early August, and now they’re asking for comments. And yes, the proposal is about 650 pages long, and it’s…
New FAA Drone Rules – BVLOS and Part 108 Explained
The proposal to fly a drone beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) is out, and it’s 650 pages long, complex, and written by a government agency. So, we went through all the head-banging, the hair-pulling, the highs, and the lows…
DJI Dock 3: Unlocking Compliance for Seamless Drone Operations
Recently, DJI Enterprise launched the DJI Dock 3, a revolutionary automated drone system that simplifies compliance with European regulations, enabling enterprises and government agencies to achieve operational success in Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) missions. With its EU C6…
Weekly UAS News Update: DJI Sues DoD, CNN, Brinc Guardian drone
We have three stories for you this week: DJI sues the Department of Defense, a CNN drone that injures three people, and BRINC drones releases the Guardian. Let’s get to it! DJI Sues Department of Defense First up, DJI is…
BRINC’s Guardian Drone Unveiled at IACP Boston, Promising Advanced Features for First Responders
BRINC Drones showcased their highly anticipated Guardian drone at the IACP Boston 2024 conference, marking a significant expansion of their specialized first responder drone fleet. The preview came alongside demonstrations of their comprehensive product line, including the BRINC Ball and…
Skydio X10 Drone Gets Major Upgrades: Enhanced Sensors, Safety Features, and Connectivity
Skydio has rolled out a comprehensive update to its X10 drone system, significantly boosting its capabilities for industrial and public safety applications. These new features, detailed in a release notes video and on the company’s website, represent a major leap…
Reckless Drone Pilot Arrested for Endangering Passenger Plane in China
In late April 2024, a young man from Zhongshan, Guangdong Province, China, was reportedly arrested for illegally flying a modified DJI drone dangerously close to a passenger plane. The incident occurred above the G94 highway, where the drone pilot brazenly…
FAA Authorization Extended, DJI FlyCart FCC Approval, Matrice 3D, and Events!
Welcome to the Weekly UAS News Update. This week, we bring you four notable stories. FAA Authorization Extended First on our list: the FAA Authorization Act has seen an extension until December 31st, 2023. For those unfamiliar, the FAA Reauthorization…
New Drone Advocacy Alliance, NEW FAA Admin Nominee, NEW PHAK, FAA Mess Up, DJI Update!
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have five stories for you this week, and this is going to be a long one, so make sure that you’re nice and comfortable and that you have your favorite drink. The…
FAA’s LAANC compliance rate is only 20 to 30 percent, according to Aloft study
Only 20% to 30% of drone flights in controlled airspace have LAANC authorization, according to new research from drone service provider Aloft. This number is likely so low because DJI, the largest drone maker in the world, quit the FAA…
EASA reports significant decrease in (near) drone collisions
The European aviation authority, EASA, recently published the annual Safety Review. In that report, all incidents and incidents related to aviation in Europe are listed. The report shows that the number of (near) drone collisions has fallen sharply since 2018.…
