Drones
Drones (UAS/UAV): Latest on unmanned aerial tech, regulations, applications, and industry trends. From consumer to commercial and military drones.
Watch the DJI Avata Drone Glide Through the Porsche Museum
Take a look at this captivating video on DJI’s official YouTube channel, showcasing the DJI Avata drone effortlessly navigating through the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen, Germany. The DJI Avata, a cinewhoop-style drone, is ideally designed for indoor flights and maneuvering…
Portland Police Launch $80K Drone Program Amid Civil Rights Concerns
The Portland Police Bureau (PPB) has received the green light to launch an $80,000 drone program to enhance surveillance capabilities in various situations. However, critics fear potential civil rights violations due to the program. The Portland City Council has approved…
Drone Operators Cautioned: Steer Clear of Wildlife Harassment
State wildlife authorities have warned drone operators in Nebraska, reminding them that using drones to harass, disturb, or closely observe wildlife is strictly prohibited by law. The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission has highlighted that both state and federal laws…
DeSantis, we’re mad as hell, and we’re not going to take this anymore!
With apologies to Howard Beale, “We’re mad as hell, and we’re not going to take this anymore.” On April 5th, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis approved a change in Florida Statute 934.50, simultaneously flushing over $200 Million in state-purchased drones down…
NEW DJI Mavic 3 Pro Leaks – Coming Soon?
Good day, folks! Shawn here from Air Photography. So here we go again – as you can see, we’ve got new leaks of a potential upcoming product from DJI, the DJI Mavic 3 Pro. These were leaked overnight from the…
DJI Inspire 3 Drone arrives on April 13th, right before NAB 2023
DJI, the leading drone manufacturer, plans to release the DJI Inspire 3 on Thursday. April 13th at 9am EDT. This news comes after the company shared a teaser image on social media. Over the past few days and weeks, leaked…
DJI Avata Goggles & Controller, Autel Evo Support, NY Drone Corridor
Welcome to your Weekly UAS News Update, live from Sun and Fun! We are in Lakeland, Florida, this week, showcasing Pilot Institute at our booth. We had a great day yesterday, and we’re going to have a great day today.…
Blue sUAS Problems and Florida DMS Secretary Accused of Pimping for Skydio
During a Senate Committee meeting in March, several first responders explained the problems with Blue sUAS, and Florida DMS Secretary Pedro Allende was accused of pimping for US-based dronemaker Skydio by Senator Jason Pizzo (D-FL). The Florida Senate Committee meeting…
France Accelerates Development of Small Suicide Drones After Witnessing Ukraine Conflict
The French military has fast-tracked its pursuit of small suicide drones in response to their effective use in the Ukraine conflict. The French Ministry of the Armed Forces recently narrowed down its Colibri (Hummingbird) project, which began in May, to…
Remote ID – Is Your Drone Remote ID Compliant?
A Remote ID is required to be active on your drone by September 16, 2023. My guess is that you’re probably not ready. Finding out if your drone is compliant and broadcasting is not as easy as we wish. We…
The Perfect Drone? My List Of Must-Have Features!
Today’s video will not have an epic intro or fancy B-roll throughout because I am doing a different type of video today. It is a sit-down-and-talk type of video where I discuss a topic that is interesting to me, and…
FPV Coalition Advocating for Recreational Drone Max Weight Increase from 250g to 1kg
The FPV Coalition seeks help from its members and the entire drone community to help advocate for increasing the weight restriction for recreational drone use from 250g to 1kg. Such a change would allow recreational users to fly larger and…
