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Welcome to your Weekly UAS News Update! We have four stories for you this week: DJI launches a new Dock 3 and a new drone, Connecticut’s emergency bill banning Chinese drones, your last chance to submit comments to the Department of Commerce ANPRM, and LEDA calls out AUVSI. Let’s get to it. DJI Launches Dock…
On a chilly morning in Canada, AVSS – Aerial Vehicle Safety Solutions Inc. dropped news of their latest innovation: the PRS-M4DT, a parachute recovery system tailored for the DJI Dock 3. Announced via their official channels, this system—along with its PRS-M4DTEX and FTS-M4DTEX variants—aims to tackle the growing demand for safer drone operations, especially over…
DJI has found a winning formula as the DJI Dock 3 builds upon what they’ve learned with the Dock 2, making it a more robust system that can operate
DJI shows its latest enterprise offering, the DJI Dock 3, marking the company’s first foray into a “Drone in a Box” system that can be vehicle mounted
An European retailer has leaked the DJI Dock 3 hours before its set to launch. Giving insight into its features and the DJI Matrice 4D and 4TD.
A breathtaking sight unfolded last Friday in Monterey Bay, California, when a whale-watching team stumbled upon a rare superpod of over 2,000 dolphins, an event partially documented using drone technology. Evan Brodsky, a boat captain and videographer with Monterey Bay Whale Watch, described the water as “boiling” with northern right whale dolphins and Pacific white-sided…
Unusual Machines has landed a contract with Red Cat Holdings to supply motors for their drones, marking its debut partnership with a U.S. drone manufacturer. This development, detailed in the original press release, arrives as the U.S. government ramps up restrictions on Chinese drone technology, signaling a shift towards domestic alternatives in a rapidly evolving…
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Mexico’s top general has acknowledged that U.S. drone surveillance flights over Mexico have resulted in the arrests of at least two cartel leaders, underscoring a strengthening partnership between the two nations in combating organized crime. According to a report by Border Report, these flights, authorized by the Mexican government, have proven vital in collecting intelligence…
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is paving the way for a revolution in public safety drone operations, with a landmark waiver granted to the Fort Wayne Police Department at the end of 2024. This first-of-its-kind approval, detailed in a Government Technology report, allows the Indiana agency to deploy drones as part of its Drone as…
On February 11, 2025, a DJI Air 3 police drone operated by the Oscoda Township Police Department was allegedly shot down by a civilian during a tense standoff in Tawas Township, Michigan. The suspect, 21-year-old Alexander J. Bessey, now faces multiple felony charges, including assault with a dangerous weapon and malicious destruction of police property,…
Skydio, America’s leading drone manufacturer, released an essential software update for its X10 drone series to address a rare power-related issue
The other day, I received a really interesting question about whether something like the Hover X1 Pro or Pro Max could replace a Skydio drone.
Although it fits within the general realm of action cameras, and I use the DJI Pocket 3 quite a bit in all sorts of filming projects—both action and
Recent findings by drone industry insider Igor Bogdanov have sparked excitement in the drone community, suggesting that DJI may be on the verge of releasing a new drone, the M4TD, alongside an updated docking system, the Dock 3. These clues, discovered in what appears to be a DJI software interface or code listing, point to…
On March 2, SUNY Polytechnic Institute in Marcy, NY, transforms its Wildcat Field House into an arena for the 2025 U.S. Drone Soccer District II Championship.
On February 24, 2025, Ukraine showcased an impressive lineup of domestically produced unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and First Person View (FPV) drones at the Support Ukraine Summit in Kyiv, a gathering marking three years since Russia’s full-scale invasion. As reported by Ukrinform, President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized these technologies as vital to Ukraine’s battlefield efforts and…
In a striking revelation from Danish television network TV 2, at least 71 municipalities across Denmark are operating a fleet of 223 drones manufactured by Chinese firm Da Jiang Innovations (DJI), a company blacklisted by U.S. authorities over national security concerns. While drones have become indispensable tools for tasks ranging from environmental monitoring to infrastructure…
Spain’s Armed Forces are set to enhance their military capabilities with a fleet of Skydio X10D drones, acquired through an €18 million (approximately $18.7 million USD) contract with U.S.-based Skydio, a leader in autonomous drone technology. As reported in Skydio’s official announcement and corroborated by recent industry updates, this deal marks a pivotal investment in…
DJI Enterprise, a leader in professional drone solutions, has sparked widespread speculation in the drone industry with its recent teaser announcement on X. The post, featuring the tagline “Rise to Any Challenge” and scheduled for February 27, 2025, at 8 AM (EST), hints at a significant new enterprise product launch. Industry observers, including prominent voices…
I’ve been flying the DJI Air 3S for over a month now. I even bought one myself, but I’ve found a few issues that make me question if I made the right choice. Here’s my honest take on what’s good and bad about this drone. Let me start by saying I do like the Air…
On the eve of the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a significant Ukrainian drone attack struck the Ryazan oil refinery near Moscow
Boeing has put its Insitu drone subsidiary on the market, signaling a significant shift in its business strategy as the aerospace giant seeks to divest
On Sunday over two dozen demonstrators gathered at Rickenbacker International Airport to protest Anduril Industries’ planned drone factory in Central Ohio.
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