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Weekly UAS News Update
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have three stories for you this week: a swimmer rescued by a fisherman and his drone, Kyle Nordfors receiving a prestigious award, and Pierce Aerospace partnering with MITRE for Remote ID research.…
My Drone’s Opinion on My Photography Skills: Needs Improvement
Hello pilots of love, pilots of life. I am Rafa and in today’s flight, I’m going to be your pilot. Your DJI Drone won’t compose in your behalf Has it ever happened to you that when you fly your drone…
Greece Bolsters Wildfire Defense with Doubled Drone Fleet in 2025
Greece is intensifying its wildfire response by nearly doubling its drone fleet and deploying a record 18,000 firefighters this summer, as reported by The Independent. With climate change driving more frequent and severe wildfires, the country is leveraging advanced drone…
Aurora Approves Drone Defense Pact Near Buckley Space Force Base
On May 22, 2025, the Aurora City Council greenlighted a resolution to collaborate with federal authorities in tackling drone threats near Buckley Space Force Base, a critical hub for national defense operations. This agreement, detailed in a report by The…
Birmingham Invests $1.5 Million in Drones to Boost Public Safety and Fight Crime
The Birmingham City Council approved a $1.5 million investment in advanced drone technology for the Birmingham Police Department. This initiative aims to enhance public safety and reduce crime by positioning Birmingham among the leading cities adopting unmanned aerial systems (UAS)…
DJI Mavic 4 Pro: Unavailable to Drone Pilots in the US
The DJI Mavic 4 Pro is here. It’s sleek, it’s powerful, and it’s arguably the most advanced consumer drone DJI has ever released. But if you’re in the United States, you’ve probably already realized something: you can’t buy it. After…
Fisherman’s Drone Rescue: Girl Seconds from Drowning Saved
A shark fisherman uses a drone to save a girl from drowning in Pensacola beach, by flying a flotation device out to her, reports The Guardian. On May 15, Florida man Andrew Smith made the last minute decision to try…
Morocco’s DGSN Showcases Advanced Drone Technology at Open Days Event
At the 6th edition of its Open Days event in Rabat, Morocco’s General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) unveiled a cutting-edge drone pavilion, highlighting the transformative role of unmanned aerial systems in modern security operations. According to Morocco World News,…
Captain Kyle Nordfors and Dr. Robert Koester Honored at Global Search & Rescue Excellence Awards
On May 16, 2025, two Americans were celebrated at the Global Search & Rescue Excellence Awards in London for their transformative contributions to search and rescue (SAR). Captain Kyle Nordfors of the Weber County Sheriff’s Office won the Unsung Hero…
DJI Mavic 4 Pro Released, AVSS Matrice 4 Parachute, LEDA Utah, New Mexico Drones for Good
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have four stories this week. First, the long-awaited DJI Mavic 4 Pro has finally been released. Next, AVSS has completed ASTM compliance for their parachute system. We also cover a drone training…
The Wisdom of Knowing When Not to Fly your Drone: Sometimes the Best Shot Is No Shot at All
Hello fellow pilots! Hope you are more than okay. May you find good winds and better landscapes to soar and admire all that beauty from a bird’s view. Drone Sense? Today I wanted to talk about a very important spider-sense…
The Zen of Drone Flying: Learning Patience Through Technology
Hello fellow pilots! How are you today? How was your morning routine? The coffee, the sending the kids to school, the morning fly? My path to Drone-Zen-Nirvana For me, I try to follow the same path I started years ago:…