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This is great news for European DJI Mavic 3 and Mavic 3 Cine owners. After upgrading the camera drone with a newly published firmware update, users can obtain a C1 label as of Friday, December 9. The DJI camera drone may then be used in Open subcategory A1. This implies that it can be flown close to humans, even in densely populated regions.

DJI

DJI begins issuing C1 labels for the DJI Mavic 3 and Cine

Great news for European DJI Mavic 3 and Mavic 3 Cine owners. After upgrading the camera drone with new firmware, users can obtain a C1 label

Haye KestelooDec 14

Switzerland

European drone regulations adopted by Switzerland

Joint committee of the bilateral agreement between Switzerland and the European Union on air transport decided that European drone regulations

Haye KestelooDec 5

The European Commission issued its Drone Strategy 2.0 on November 29 to establish the groundwork for how unmanned aircraft would be employed in commercial and regulatory sectors.

United States

Drone Strategy 2.0 for a Smart and Sustainable Unmanned Aircraft Eco-System in Europe

The European Commission issued its Drone Strategy 2.0 on November 29 to establish the groundwork for how unmanned aircraft would be...

Haye KestelooDec 1

DJI Mavic 2 Gets a Smart Update: Embracing Remote ID - Reversal of Texas Drone Law Decision Raises Concerns for Journalists Drones' Impact on Grazing Horses Studied by Researchers - Updated European drone regulations to combat unlawful usage - New Jersey town aims to regulate airspace and restrict drones - DJI Mavic 2 firmware update increases range to 6 miles for both Pro and Zoom models

Ukraine

Updated European drone regulations to combat unlawful usage

The European Commission has updated drone regulations and is planning steps to combat unlawful usage. On Tuesday, the commission amended

Haye KestelooNov 29

DJI

DJI Mavic 3 Classic shows up at Best Buy ahead of launch!

You have to give it to them. Best Buy did it again. The DJI Mavic 3 Classic shows up at the retail store ahead of the expected launch. Over the last couple of years, we have seen numerous DJI products show up at the national retail chain ahead of their launch. At times, unsuspecting Best…

Haye KestelooNov 1

EASA

EASA introduces measurement method for drone noise levels

The European aviation safety organization, EASA has introduced a method for measuring drone noise levels of unmanned aircraft below 600 kg

Wiebe de JagerOct 14

Ukraine

Ukraine crowdfunds $10M in 24 hours to buy kamikaze drones

Ukraine's crowdfunding campaign raised $10 million in 24 hours to buy kamikaze drones for the Ukrainian military and fight back against Russia.

Haye KestelooOct 13

Germany

Longest drone flight in Europe started in the Netherlands

A drone took off in the Frisian Oranjewoud in the Netherlands on Wednesday that aims to make the longest civilian drone flight so far in Europe. The goal is for the drone to fly to Copenhagen within four days. The drone traverses the airspace of three different countries. With the drone flight, Antea Group wants…

Wiebe de JagerOct 5

Europe

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