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New Helius Drone, Blue UAS Changes, Skydio Sends Tracker to Police, & SkyeBrowse Update
Welcome to your weekly UAS News update! We have four stories for you this week: a new drone release from Ascent AeroSystems, significant changes to the Blue UAS framework, a major SkyBrowse update, and lastly, Skydio sending tracking mailers to…
How Drones UNLOCK Amazing New City Perspectives From Above
Using your drone and your feet to rediscover your city. I am a walker. I absolutely, definitively prefer exploring on foot rather than by car or public transport. But in recent years, I’ve discovered that combining walking with drone photography…
Ascent Helius: The next big thing in small UAVs?
The Helius Nano Drone: Big Capabilities in a Pocket-Sized Package The newly unveiled Helius drone has caught our attention, and from what we can see in the released footage and specifications, it appears to be a game-changer in the nano…
Tennessee Congressman’s Defense Against Drones Act Aims to Empower Property Owners
On March 6, 2025, Tennessee Congressman Tim Burchett introduced the Defense Against Drones Act (DADA), or HR1907, a federal bill designed to give property owners the right to shoot down drones flying at or below 200 feet over their land…
Skydio’s “Don’t F*ck with Skydio” Socks: A Defiant Message with a China Connection
At Skydio’s recent Elevate FY26 employee conference in New York, the U.S.-based drone startup handed out an unusual piece of company swag: Nike-branded socks emblazoned with the phrase “DON’T F*CK WITH SKYDIO” in bold, blue capital letters. Far from the…
Skydio’s Tracking Mailers to Police Spark Privacy and Security Concerns
Skydio, a prominent U.S. drone manufacturer known for its advocacy against Chinese-made drones due to alleged data security risks, is now under scrutiny for a marketing campaign targeting law enforcement agencies. According to allegations from sources, including a Police sergeant…
SFPD Drone Shot at in Outer Sunset: A Test for Police UAS Technology
On March 8, 2025, a tense standoff in San Francisco’s Outer Sunset neighborhood put the SFPD’s drone program under scrutiny. A suspect allegedly fired at a police drone—marking a potential first since the department began using unmanned aerial systems (UAS)…
HoverAir X1 Pro vs The Gauntlet!! (Autonomous Tracking Test)
This is the HoverAir X1 Pro, and this is the gauntlet. The very first stage of this test is the tree tunnel here. It’s the one that kills the most drones, but it’s not the most dangerous stage of the…
Drone Industry Loses a Major Player, Bill Would Allow Shooting Drones, DJI Mavic 4 Leaks
We have three stories for you this week: the drone industry loses a major player, a Texas bill that would allow drones to be shut down, and lastly, the DJi Mavic 4 leaks. Industry Pioneer and Public Safety Visionary Passes…
DJI Fly App Update 1.16.4: Enhanced Home Point Control Boosts Flight Safety
The latest update to the DJI Fly app, version 1.16.4, rolled out on March 6, 2025, introduces a significant new feature that enhances flight safety and flexibility for drone pilots. According to details from the official DJI download center, this…
DJI Matrice 400A hits the FCC database
DJI’s upcoming Matrice 400A enterprise drone has hit the FCC, suggesting a release is coming sooner than first expected. This news comes hours after we reported on the Matrice 400 RC’s sub2G SDR module appeared on the database. Around a…
UK Secures $40M Deal to Supply Advanced Drones to Ukraine
The UK has partnered with US-based company Anduril to supply advanced attack drones to Ukraine, bolstering its defense capabilities against Russian aggression in the Black Sea. This $40M (£30M) agreement, announced by the UK Ministry of Defence via a post…