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DJI Air 3, RC-N2, and RC 2 show up in FCC Filings. Release date should be soon!
The exciting news about the upcoming DJI Air 3 drone, along with the RC-N2 and RC 2 remote controllers, has officially hit the FCC filings database. This is a firm indicator that the much-anticipated drone is soon to hit the…
How Firefighting Drones Might Outsmart Wildfires in Portugal
In an effort to combat the increasing threat of wildfires, Portugal has brought to the fore an innovative approach – a firefighting drone capable of dousing flames from above. The pioneering technology was put through a trial run in May,…
New Drone Innovations, Update to Part 137, and DJI Air 3 Leaks
Welcome to the Weekly UAS News Update. We have three stories for you this week. The first one is two new cool drone techs that we found, an update on the agricultural spraying approval – that’s part 137 if you’re…
Dufour’s Aero 2 Breaks Barriers in Drone Technology
Dufour Aerospace, the Swiss-based eVTOL aircraft developer, has revealed the final design for its Aero 2 cargo drone. This unveiling came after the successful maiden flight of its third prototype, dubbed the X2.2, at the Dübendorf airfield near Zurich in…
Youthful Rebellion Against DJI’s Drone Dilemma
In the dead of night last Sunday, the socialist youth group ROOD Rotterdam (Red Rotterdam) staged a protest outside the office of DJI Europe BV in Barendrecht, The Netherlands. Their mission? To denounce the drone deliveries from DJI to Russia,…
Naval Group Charts Path for Armed Underwater Drones
In a progressive move towards achieving maritime mastery, France’s military has entrusted Naval Group with the task of conducting a study on the design of an armed unmanned underwater drone. The contract, bestowed on May 4 by the Armed Forces…
Chinese-made Drones: High Performance, Higher Concerns
U.S. Authorities are deploying Chinese-Made drones in vast numbers, igniting Senator Marco Rubio’s ire. According to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) documentation, state governments and local police departments across the east coast of the U.S. are acquiring and operating…
Wingcopter, the German Drone Startup, Secures €40 Million from EU Investment Bank
In a world defined by rapid technological advancements, Wingcopter is spearheading the drone delivery revolution. The German startup, which specializes in drone delivery, recently secured a hefty €40 million (around $44 million) investment from the European Investment Bank (EIB). This…
DJI Mavic 3 vs Mavic 3 Pro – WORTH UPGRADING?
Now that the DJI Mavic 3 Pro has been officially announced, I’m sure there will be a ton of questions about whether it’s worth upgrading to a Mavic 3 Pro if you’re coming from the Mavic 3. To be honest,…
Cargo Drones Soar to $41.3B by 2033: Sub-15km Range Dominates Market
The global cargo drone market is predicted to grow from its 2023 valuation of $10.58 billion to an impressive $41.3 billion by 2033, according to recent estimates. With an expected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.6% between 2023 and…
Wingtra Soars to New Heights with $22M Funding Boost for Commercial Drone Expansion
Wingtra, the world’s largest commercial vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drone producer, has secured $22 million in a series B funding round, setting the stage for accelerated growth and product innovation. The funding round included DiamondStream Partners, EquityPitcher Ventures, Verve…
US Drone Collision with Russian Jet Ignites Diplomatic Turmoil
Tensions between the US and Russia escalated on Tuesday after a Russian fighter jet harassed and subsequently collided with a US surveillance drone over the Black Sea, causing the uncrewed aircraft to crash in the water. The drone collision has…