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Drones (UAS/UAV): Latest on unmanned aerial tech, regulations, applications, and industry trends. From consumer to commercial and military drones.
Why Has DJI Made So Many Mavic 3’s? – Should You Upgrade?
So, I made an error in my review video of the Mavic 3 Pro. Here, I said that there were seven different versions of the Mavic 3 available when there are actually eight different versions of this drone available to…
AAM Document from FAA, SCARY Iowa State Bill, Aloft Air Boss Function
Welcome to the weekly UAS News update. We have three stories for you. The first one is about Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), something is happening with the FAA, and we’ll talk about that. We also have a bill in Iowa…
DJI prohibited from exhibiting at AUVSI’s XPonential 2023
Chinese drone manufacturer DJI has been prohibited from exhibiting at XPonential 2023, one of the most significant trade shows in the drone industry, due to policies enacted by the event organizers, AUVSI. Updated at 9:18 pm with a response from…
BCSO Initiates Aerial Initiative to Bolster Investigative Capacities
The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is reportedly set to augment its investigatory capabilities by incorporating 30 cutting-edge police drones into its arsenal. The aerial devices are expected to expedite responses to precarious situations, furnishing law enforcement personnel with real-time…
Custom Prescription Lenses for DJI Goggles Integra – HonsVR Review
G’day, folks! Shawn here from Air Photography. In today’s video, we’re going to be taking a look at some prescription lenses for the DJI Goggles Integra. I did a video when the DJI Avata was first released about some prescription…
FAA Unveils Blueprint for Advanced Air Mobility Infrastructure
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has introduced an updated blueprint outlining airspace and procedural changes to accommodate the future of air taxis and other Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) operations. According to the blueprint, AAM operations will initially start at a…
H-E-B Elevates Sheriff’s Capabilities with DJI Drone Gift
Texas-based grocery store chain H-E-B announced on Wednesday that it will donate a $20,000 DJI drone to the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office for International Drone Day. Sheriff Adam King expressed gratitude for the contribution, saying, “This is a huge boost…
Drones Revolutionize Oyster Reef Surveying with Efficiency and Accuracy
In early 2021, a drone flew at about 100 feet over the Gulf waters at a speed of 13 mph while emitting 700,000 laser pulses per second as it surveyed an oyster reef off the Big Bend Coast of Western…
Arkansas Limits Foreign and DJI Drones for Law Enforcement
A new Arkansas law, Act 525 of 2023, prohibits law enforcement agencies from purchasing small drones from “covered foreign entities,” such as DJI drones, starting in 2027. According to Act 525 of 2023, a “covered foreign entity” is defined as…
DJI drones pose the national security threat of TikTok, but with wings
Here we go again… Fearmongering in an ill-advised effort to ban DJI drones in the US. This time it is Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY) and Congressman Mike Gallagher (R-WI) who are trying to add DJI to the Federal Communications Commission’s…
DJI Goggles & Motion Controller Support FINALLY Added For Mavic 3 & Mini 3 Pro!
What’s going on, guys? Billy here, and this is an exciting video to make because we finally have DJI Goggle support for DJI’s GPS line of drones, specifically speaking, their Mavic 3 line as well as the DJI Mini 3…
DJI Mini 3 Pro Beginners Guide | Getting Ready For First Flight
Good day, folks! Shawn here from Air Photography. This is my beginner’s guide for the DJI Mini 3 Pro. I’ve made beginner’s guides for all the Mini series, and now with the Mini 3 Pro, it’s drastically different, with quite…