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Drone Technology Takes Shark Observation to New Heights
In the era of skyrocketing drone usage, fresh insights into marine life, especially sharks, are surfacing. Joanna Steidle, a native of Southampton, New York, leverages drone technology to capture breathtaking footage of ocean dwellers, including sharks, humpbacks, and rays. Her…
Is the FAA Killing the Hobby? — Remote ID Myths
Public Service Announcement for everyone in the drone community: If you’re watching a video from someone who claims to have found a way to beat the system but isn’t a lawyer, guess what? They won’t be posting your bail, and…
DSPA’s Vic Moss talks drones, legislation, and joining forces with Drone Advocacy Alliance
DroneXL spoke to Vic Moss from Moss Photography and the Drone Service Provider Alliance about the newly formed Drone Advocacy Alliance to protect the use and choice of drones in the United States. Here is the interview with Vic in…
Autel Robotics Poised to Unveil Next-Gen Drones at Houston Summit
Autel Robotics, is set to reveal its latest innovations at the forthcoming 7th Annual Energy Drone & Robotics Summit, slated for June 12-14 in Houston, Texas. Occupying booth #413, the centerpiece of the event, the company will present new groundbreaking…
Senator Boozman Pushes for Drone-Assisted Bridge Inspections
US Senator John Boozman, a Republican, has teamed up with Democratic Senators Jacky Rosen and Richard Blumenthal to sponsor a bill to increase drone usage. The legislation, known as the Drone Infrastructure Inspection Grant Act, proposes the provision of $100…
House to Ban DJI, FAA’s Public Opinion Change, cUAS ARK, Monroe County WIN
Welcome to this week’s Unmanned Tactical Group and Pilot Institute’s Public Safety UAS News Update. On today’s agenda, we’re going to be talking about the Federal House of Representatives House Bill H-6572, which is a full ban on DJI across…
Whale Watchers Warned: Fly Drones Responsibly During Migration Season
As the annual spectacle of whale migration off the south coast of Western Australia unfolds between May and October, photography enthusiasts are eager to capture these majestic creatures. However, marine biologist Joshua Smith has reminded drone users to maintain a…
Brookfield High School Drone Team Flies High at National Competition
From the small town of Brookfield, Ohio, a team of high school seniors made a mark on the national stage. “It’s something far beyond what our school has done before,” stated proud drone team member Sam Plyler, “I was proud…
Pennsylvania Fire Department Joins Drone Emergency Response Team
Emergency responders in New Berlin, Pennsylvania have combined their resources to offer drone and unmanned services to other agencies when needed. The response team operates as if they were responding with a fire truck. Four emergency service providers from Northcentral…
FAA Drone Safety Day Set for April 29, 2023
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Drone Safety Day takes place on April 29th, 2023. Drones are rapidly becoming a dominant force in the aviation industry across the United States. As of January, the FAA has registered over 871,000 drones, with…
5 Habits of Professional Drone Pilots You Should Do!
Hi everyone! Today, I’d like to show you five habits that longtime professional drone pilots do that many beginners don’t. It is my hope that by sharing these things, you’re able to gain the knowledge to become a better drone…
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…