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‘High Payload, Low Cost’ Cargo Drone Completes Maiden Flight Test in China
China has successfully completed the maiden flight test of its homegrown commercial cargo drone, the HH-100, in the northwest part of the country. The HH-100, developed by the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), reportedly took off on June 12…
Starlink-Equipped Combat Robots Revolutionize Battlefield Operations
Milrem Robotics and AEC Skyline have taken a significant leap in military robotics by integrating Starlink satellite communications into the THeMIS Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV). Interesting Engineering explains that this advanced technology allows for the safe deployment of unmanned combat…
Skydio CEO Shares Update on Drones in Public Safety. It Raises Questions About Lobbying Efforts
In a recent video, Adam Bry, CEO and founder of Skydio, provided an update on the company’s progress and the growing impact of drones in public safety. While the update highlighted the potential benefits of Skydio’s drones, it also raised…
Grounding Our Heroes: Misguided Drone Legislation Hides the True Motive
As Capitol Hill debates H.R. 2864, the Countering CCP Drones Act, it’s clear to me that this misguided legislation threatens to ground our heroes and compromise public safety for political gain. Let me explain. As the CEO and Founder of…
Drones Save Lives in Search and Rescue Operations
The Emergency Call 911, what’s your emergency? Yeah, I’m hiking on this mountain. I think it’s Wasatch Mountain. It’s been a few hours now. I’m getting lightheaded. I really don’t think I can make it back down on my own.…
If Beginner Drone Pilots Did THIS, They’d Be 10x BETTER!
I often get asked by people, mostly on my Instagram, to critique their drone videos to give them quick pointers on things they can do to improve their videos and make them more interesting and appealing for their viewers. Instead…
Drone News: Public Safety Fights Drone Ban, DJI Ends Sync, Mavic 3 Parachute, Remote ID, & DJI Air 4
DJI Ends Sync Flight Data Function in the US Welcome to Weekly UAS News Update. We have six stories for you this week. I know that’s going to be a long one. DJI end sync, that’s a big one. AVSS…
Huge Savings in DJI Mid-Year Sale 2024: Air 3, Mini 3, Osmo Mobile on Deep Discount
The DJI Mid-Year Sale 2024 is here, and it’s packed with steep discounts on some of the company’s most popular drones and gimbals. With savings of up to 20% off, free gifts, and extra promo codes, now is a great…
U.S. Police Favor DJI Drones Despite Washington’s Crackdown
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…
Drone Camera Crews Win Union Coverage in Film and TV Industry
Major Studios Agree to Union Terms In a significant development for drone camera crews, major film and television studios have agreed to cover these workers under the IATSE union agreement. This change follows a recent arbitration victory by the International…
Drones Are Saving Lives in Australia’s Battle Against Shark Attacks
A New Era in Shark Surveillance As shark attacks rise in Australia, drones are proving to be a game-changer in keeping beachgoers safe. Nathaniel Woodcock, a 21-year-old drone pilot, spotted a great white shark heading toward swimmers at a beach…
Ocean City Police’s New DJI Drone Unit: A Game Changer for Public Safety
DJI Drone Technology Enhances Safety at the Jersey Shore Ocean City, New Jersey, has introduced a new police DJI drone unit to boost public safety and operational efficiency. Led by Lt. Mark Pancoast, the unit comprises three drones and five…
Man Pleads No Contest to Filming Woman and Girl with Drone
Papillion Resident Faces Felony Charges for Unlawful Surveillance Jamal Gloe, a 27-year-old man from Papillion, Nebraska, entered a plea of “no contest” on Wednesday to four counts of intentionally filming a person without consent using a drone. Each count carries…
Drone Deliveries: UAVOS Demonstrates Medical Supply Transport
UAVOS Conducts Successful Medical Drone Delivery Demonstration UAVOS has successfully demonstrated the feasibility and impact of beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) medical drone deliveries using their UVH 170 unmanned helicopter. The demonstration showcased the helicopter’s ability to transport a…
Drone Stalker Arrested: Canonsburg Man Accused of Harassing Teenage Girls
A 44-year-old man from Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, has been arrested for allegedly using his drone to stalk and harass teenage girls in his neighborhood. Michael Francis Brackman faces multiple misdemeanor charges, including stalking, possession of an instrument of crime, harassment, and…
Shoot-and-Scoot: Wheeled Artillery Takes Center Stage at Eurosatory
The war in Ukraine has thrust long-range fires into the spotlight at the Eurosatory defense show in Paris, France. As drones and rapid counter-battery fire prioritize artillery mobility for survival, the truck-mounted Caesar howitzer by KNDS France is expected to…
ADOT Deploys Drone to Monitor Pump Stations Ahead of Arizona Monsoon
Drone Helps ADOT Prepare for Flash Flooding Threats The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) is using a drone to monitor pump stations that remove storm runoff from many sections of Valley freeways during the upcoming summer monsoon. The drone is…
Why the Countering CCP Drones Act Could Cripple the US Drone Industry
In a thought-provoking LinkedIn post, Chris Fink, Founder & CEO at Unmanned Vehicle Technologies (UVT), sheds light on the potential consequences of the Countering CCP Drones Act and the Drones for First Responders Act (DFR Act). As an industry insider,…
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