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Gentle Sticks! Russian Manual Links Drone Flight To Sex
A recently surfaced Russian military drone piloting manual, shared by Samuel Bendett from the Center for Naval Analyses on LinkedIn, offers a unique perspective on learning to fly drones with a blend of technical guidance and humorous analogies. The comic-style…
SUNY Poly to Host 2025 U.S. Drone Soccer District II Championship in Marcy
On Sunday, March 2, 2025, SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) in Marcy, New York, will transform its Wildcat Field House into a high-flying arena for the 2025 U.S. Drone Soccer District II Championship. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 16…
Sixth Annual Micro Drone Race Takes Flight at National Museum of U.S. Air Force
In a thrilling fusion of cutting-edge technology and aviation heritage, the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force in Dayton, Ohio, is gearing up to host its Sixth Annual Micro Drone Race from February 28 to March 2, 2025. Located…
The Invisible No-Fly Zone You Need to Know About
Did you know there is an invisible no-fly zone that could cost you your drone and your pilot license? On top of that, it can move at any time. Now, if you fly your drone anywhere near the coast, you…
National Park Drone Violations Expected to Surge Following Major Staff Cuts
The U.S. National Park Service is terminating approximately 1,000 workers while the U.S. Forest Service is firing about 3,400 recent hires, according to Reuters. These cuts, targeting employees in their probationary period, represent about 5% of the National Park Service…
Flock Safety Taps Drone Expert McBride to Lead DFR Innovation
Flock Safety has reinforced its public safety drone initiative by bringing aboard Jon McBride, former co-founder of commercial drone company RMUS and a notable figure in drone technology development. The announcement, shared by Brett Kanda on February 7, 2025, comes…
Philadelphia Drone Pilot Faces Historic FAA Enforcement
In a significant enforcement action, a Philadelphia drone operator has been permanently banned from flying drones in the United States following alleged violations of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations. The case, United States of America v. Michael DiCiurcio (Case No.…
Drone Pilot Loses Everything After Ignoring FAA – Philly Drone Life
Okay, so most of the time when you do something stupid, you learn from it and then move forward being wiser and less prone to repeat that stupidity, right? And then there are some people (Philly Drone Life) who may…
ASTM Leaders Detail How Drone Standards Are Shaping Aviation’s Future
In a revealing episode of ASTM International’s “Taking to the Skies: Drone Standards” podcast recorded in January 2025, industry veterans Phil Kenul and Mark Blanks provided an extensive look at how drone standards are revolutionizing aviation and shaping future developments.…
Understanding DJI Geo Zones and Drone Flight Restrictions
Geofencing is a three-dimensional area that can restrict a drone from operating in or out of certain areas. DJI implements these as “Geo zones” – built into all their drones. While they can be tricky to navigate, Geo zones serve…
How to Make Money with Your Drone – 5 Jobs to Learn NOW!
Building a Successful Drone Service Business: A Comprehensive Guide Let me start by saying that I absolutely hate videos and paid courses about business that promise big returns as long as you purchase what they’re selling or watch the entire…
FBI Intensifies Investigation of Drone Collision with Firefighting Aircraft as Palisades Fire Claims Celebrity Homes
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has escalated its investigation into a serious drone incident that occurred during firefighting operations at the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles County, with agents now canvassing high-profile neighborhoods for evidence. The collision between an unauthorized…