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Drones (UAS/UAV): Latest on unmanned aerial tech, regulations, applications, and industry trends. From consumer to commercial and military drones.
4 Tips Every DJI Drone Owner Should Know!
Hi everyone! In this video, I’m going to share four tips about your DJI drone that you may not have considered. I guarantee you didn’t know at least one of these, so let’s dive right in without wasting any time!…
Russian Hunting Drones Target Civilians in Kherson, Driving Life Underground
A recent report from The Independent reveals a disturbing evolution in Russia’s assault on Kherson: drone pilots deliberately targeting civilians in what local officials describe as “training exercises” for operators headed to the eastern front. In liberated but still-besieged Kherson,…
Could Drones Deliver Your Prescription? MassDOT’s Tests Suggest It’s Possible
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is exploring a future where drones could deliver prescriptions directly to your door. This week, the department announced a series of successful test flights conducted in October 2024, delivering small packages in Lynn and…
Best Vlogging Camera – DJI Action 5 Pro or DJI Pocket 3
Good day, folks! Shawn here from Air Photography. Spring has arrived in Ontario, and I’m out for a walk. I thought I’d take this opportunity to answer a few questions I’ve been asked about vlogging with DJI equipment. Over the…
The Villages Issues Cease and Desist to Drone Pilots: Complex Legal Battle Takes Flight
A major retirement community in Florida has ordered drone pilots to stop filming construction sites, igniting a complex legal battle over airspace rights, property laws, and information control. Several drone operators received cease and desist letters threatening potential legal action,…
Amazon’s UK Drone Delivery Plans Face Regulatory Hurdles with Pilot Requirement
Amazon’s ambitious plan to launch its Prime Air drone delivery service in the UK has encountered a significant regulatory challenge, requiring the tech giant to assign a remote pilot to monitor each self-flying drone. According to documents from the UK’s…
FBI Targets Chinese National in $15M Drone Smuggling Case Tied to Iran’s IRGC
On March 19, 2025, the FBI unveiled a wanted poster for Baoxia “Emily” Liu, a Chinese national accused of orchestrating a decades-long conspiracy to smuggle U.S.-origin drone components to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The U.S. State Department has…
DJI Mavic 4 Release Date & Pricing, Battery For Extreme Cold, Missing Person Found, & FAA Nominee
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have four stories for you this week. First, the DJI Mavic 4 Pro launch date, specs, and pricing have been leaked. Second, a research team developed a battery that lets drones fly…
DJI’s Rise: Frank Wang’s Dream to Drone Empire
What began as a Chinese boy’s dream to simplify flying helicopters in the 1990s spiraled into DJI, a global drone empire that reshaped aerial photography, surveillance, and modern warfare. From a forgotten 2005 customs bust in Japan to the battlefields…
Ukrainian Long-Range Drone Completes 1,864-Mile Test, Signals Escalation in Aerial Capabilities
On March 17, 2025, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that a new long-range drone successfully completed a 3,000-kilometer (1,864-mile) test flight, marking a significant advancement in Ukraine’s unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) capabilities. Reported by the Kyiv Independent, this milestone underscores…
Iowa Senate Advances Bill to Expand Drone Restrictions Over Farmland
On March 17, 2025, the Iowa Senate passed Senate File 491 with a 46-3 vote, advancing legislation that strengthens drone regulations over agricultural land. As reported by the Iowa Capital Dispatch, this bill builds on a 2024 law, extending protections…
Drones After Dark: A Raw Conversation with Kyle Nordfors
Buckle up for a no-holds-barred dive into the wild world of drones with hosts Bobby Ouyang (SkyeBrowse) and Luis Figueiredo, joined by search-and-rescue ace Kyle Nordfors (Weber County SAR), in the latest episode of their fifth season. This trio doesn’t…