Adam Baruth, a senior aerospace engineering student at the University of Kansas (KU), is making waves in the Drone Industry with his groundbreaking research for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). His work on Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) systems for…
Welcome to your Weekly UAS News Update! We’ve got five stories for you this week: Let’s get started! DJI Action 5 Released DJI has released the new Action 5. It comes with a 1 sensor, the same size as the…
A 10-year-old Louisiana girl is now home safe after an Arkansas company used a DJI drone to help locate her. The Webster Parish Sheriff’s Office reported that the girl was found around 11 p.m. on Sunday, thanks to the efforts…
Welcome to your Weekly UAS News update. We have four stories for you this week: Let’s dive into the details. DJI Neo Release First up this week, DJI finally released the Neo. We’ve covered many of the Neo leaks over…
A contentious Legal dispute has erupted in Arkansas, centering on the alleged unauthorized use of a drone for surveillance. According to the Arkansas Democrat Gazette, Clean Harbors, a hazardous waste disposal company, is facing serious consequences for a drone flight…
The University of Memphis has secured a substantial $30.38 million in funding from the U.S. Navy to develop a state-of-the-art facility for testing drones in adverse weather conditions. This project, announced by the university, aims to revolutionize drone capabilities in…
Essential Safety Protocols for Drone Pilots Drones have become increasingly prevalent in recent years, raising concerns about privacy and property rights. As these unmanned aerial vehicles soar through the skies, some individuals have taken matters into their own hands, attempting…
Zipline, a leading drone delivery company, has unveiled its approach to managing autonomous drone traffic in crowded airspace. In a recent video shared on X (formerly Twitter), the company demonstrates how it utilizes Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic Management (UTM) to…
A confrontation in Minneapolis, Kansas led to a man being shot multiple times by law enforcement after he allegedly fired at officers and a police drone, reports The Wichita Eagle. The incident, which occurred on Saturday, highlights the increasingly complex…
Complaint Alleges Illegal Drone Flight During ALCS Game 4 A Texas man, Jason Carvell Banner, has been charged for flying an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) in restricted airspace surrounding Globe Life Field in Arlington on October 19, 2023. The incident…
The Rising Dependence on DJI Drones Kentucky‘s Hardin County sheriffs’ first drone, a DJI Matrice 300, became a game-changer in 2021 when it swiftly identified teenagers vandalizing a large farm. This success led the department to build a fleet of…
Walmart is revolutionizing its delivery and shopping experience with new technology initiatives, including integrating drone delivery into its app and enhancing its AI capabilities. Let’s dive into the key updates Walmart is rolling out. App-Based Drone Delivery Orders Starting in…
Anzu Robotics: The American Facade Anzu Robotics, a U.S.-based startup, is making waves by selling drones equipped with technology from DJI, a Chinese firm. The New York Times reports that the company aims to appease U.S. concerns about Chinese-made drones,…
Weekly UAS News Update Welcome to the Weekly UAS News Update! We have three stories for you this week. Yet again, we’re going to discuss the Drone for First Responder Act because this is just a horrible idea. Second, we’re…
The DJI FlyCart 30 drone isn’t just another flying gadget—it’s a powerhouse built for heavy-duty tasks. Gene Nagata, aka Potato Jet, recently gave us a firsthand look at what this massive drone can do, exploring its potential applications beyond the…
Walmart‘s drone delivery service is expanding in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, aiming to make drone-based delivery a norm for thousands of households. By partnering with Wing and Zipline, the retail giant is setting the stage for a new era of…
Delivery Drones Set to Revolutionize Urban Logistics In a recent interview with IEEE Spectrum’s Stephen Cass, Zipline co-founder and CTO Keenan Wyrobek shared exciting updates on the company’s expanding drone delivery operations. Zipline, known for its successful medical supply deliveries…
The Kansas House of Representatives has taken steps to address potential national security threats from Countries deemed “of concern,” including China, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, and Venezuela. Three bills were given initial approval, targeting foreign-made drones, investments, and property…
The DJI Drone Ban Controversy at Hand In the realm of drone advocacy and legislation, the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) stands as a towering influence, guiding the trajectory of drone policy in the United States. However, recent…
A High-Flying Hassle In a Drone Incident that briefly halted the AFC championship game, a Pennsylvania man’s drone flight over M&T Bank Stadium has culminated in a probation sentence and a fine. Matthew Hebert, the drone operator, found himself in…
A Push for Security or a Financial Burden? Kansas Debates Banning Foreign Drones In a move that’s stirring both support and concern among Kansas lawmakers and law enforcement agencies, Republicans in the Kansas legislature are spearheading a bill aimed at…
Drone Developer Swarm Aero Finds New Home in Arkansas Swarm Aero, a leading developer of large uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) swarms, has selected Northwest Arkansas as the site for its advanced, high-volume manufacturing of drones. The company’s decision comes after…
Welcome to your Weekly UAS News Update, the New Year’s Edition. Let’s take a look at everything that happened this year, including drones for good, the “Don’t Be That Guy” compilation, drone regulation, Pilot Institute updates, and new drones. New…
A Milestone in Drone Delivery Zipline, a leading name in drone delivery services, achieved a significant milestone in U.S. aviation history. On a crisp afternoon in Salt Lake City, Utah, on November 17, 2023, Zipline conducted its first Beyond Visual…
Welcome to the Weekly UAS News Update. This week, we have four stories for you. First, DJI has released the Mini 4 Pro. We also discuss a potential “country of origin” ban for the DOT, Zipline receiving FAA approval for…
Have you ever imagined a world where drones seamlessly soar above, delivering essential items right to your doorstep? With the FAA’s recent nod to Zipline International, Inc., this is closer than you think! Taking to the Skies Beyond Sight In…
In an interesting twist, Maryland law enforcement uses drones produced by Chinese drone maker DJI, which is not just on a U.S. investment blacklist but has also been barred in four states. As frequent readers of DroneXL will undoubtedly know,…
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…
Zipline, an ambitious drone delivery enterprise, has earned the 25th spot on CNBC’s prestigious Disruptor 50 list this year. With operations spanning seven Countries — Rwanda, Ghana, the US, Nigeria, Japan, Kenya, and Côte D’Ivoire — the firm has made…
Welcome to the Weekly UAS News Update. We have four stories for you this week: DJI loses $279 million in a lawsuit, Autel Robotics is potentially releasing a new drone called the Autel Alpha, an Arkansas country of origin ban…
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