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RAF Stealth Fighter’s Near Miss with Illegally Flown Drone
An RAF F-35 Lightning stealth fighter jet narrowly avoided a collision with a drone flying at an illegal altitude over Norfolk, according to an official report from the UK Airprox Board (UKAB). The incident, which reportedly occurred on February 14,…
Russian Soldier Uses Potatoes to Take Down Ukrainian Drone
Quick-Thinking Mercenary Avoids Deadly Drone Attack In a stunning display of quick thinking and resourcefulness, a Russian mercenary identified as Private Khamatov saved his life by hurling a sack of potatoes at an attacking Ukrainian drone. The astonishing footage captures…
Drone Helps Reunite Hiker with Lost Dog in Catskill Mountains
In a heartwarming tale of determination and community support, a hiker named Zach Barriga was reunited with his lost dog, Annie, thanks to the help of a state-of-the-art drone and its operator, Justin Vickers, reports News 10. A Harrowing Ordeal…
Grounded: The Debate Over Banning DJI Drones in the U.S.
U.S. Lawmakers Consider Banning DJI Drones Amid National Security Concerns In a move that could ground the fleet of DJI drones across the country, U.S. lawmakers are weighing an FCC ban on the China-based drone manufacturer. This potential ban comes…
DJI Mini 4K: Ideal Beginner Drone at $348
Affordable Aerial Photography for Beginners The DJI Mini 4K, set to launch on April 29, 2024, is making headlines not just for its advanced features but for its surprisingly affordable price tag of around $348 USD. Rumored by drone enthusiast…
Drone Advisory Council Proposes Modernizing Airspace Restrictions at Sporting Events
Council Recommends Creating Drone-Specific NOTAM to Limit Restricted Area The Drone Advisory Council (DAC), a key player in the integration and regulation of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) within the national airspace system (NAS), has released a report recommending significant changes…
New Congress Drone Act, Aloft Adds SGI, DAC on Stadium TFRs, & New DJI Agras
Welcome to the Weekly UAS News Update. We have four stories for you this week: a new drone act in Congress (yes, yet another one), AirMap adding SGI support, the DAC recommends a change in stadium TFRs, and lastly, a…
US Imposes New Sanctions on Iran, Targeting Drones and Commodity Shipments
The United States, in coordination with the United Kingdom and Canada, has issued new sanctions on Iran, targeting Iranian drones, their use by Russia in the war in Ukraine, and the shipment of Iranian commodities. The U.S. Treasury Department accused…
DJI Mini 4K Perfect Entry-Level Drone Set to Launch on April 29
As DJI, the world’s leading drone manufacturer, is gearing up to release its latest consumer drone, the DJI Mini 4K, on April 29, 2024, at 13:00 UTC, Igor Bogdanov from Quadro_News releases a trove of images and information. This affordable…
DJI Launches New Agras T50 and T25 Drones for Precision Agriculture
DJI, the global leader in civilian drones and creative camera technology, has announced the international launch of their latest agricultural drones, the DJI Agras T50 and Agras T25. These new drones are designed to enhance aerial crop protection capabilities and…
DJI Unveils Mini 4K Drone as Affordable Alternative to Mini 4 Pro
DJI, the leading drone manufacturer, has confirmed the launch of its latest consumer drone, the DJI Mini 4K. Set to be released on April 29, 2024, at 13:00 UTC, the Mini 4K is expected to be a more affordable alternative…
AVSS CEO Discusses Drone Parachutes and Regulatory Compliance
Parachutes for Operations Over People — Josh Ogden, AVSS In today’s episode of the Pixel Drone Show, hosts Greg Reverdiau and Haye Kesteloo interviewed Josh Ogden, CEO of AVSS, a Canadian company that specializes in manufacturing regulatory compliant parachute recovery…
DJI Avata 2 vs O3 Cinewhoop: PROS AND CONS!
What’s up guys? Today we’ll be talking about the brand new DJI Avata 2 versus a more traditional O3 Cinewhoop FPV drone. I’ll try to help you decide which one is the better fit for you. Let’s get started! As…
Robinson Helicopter Acquires Drone Maker Ascent AeroSystems
In a bid to expand its offerings and tap into the growing demand for unmanned aerial vehicles, Robinson Helicopter, America’s largest non-military helicopter manufacturer, has acquired Ascent AeroSystems, a small drone maker based in Wilmington, Massachusetts. The acquisition, for an…
Tampa General Hospital Launches First-in-the-Nation Drone Program for Emergency Response
Innovative Partnership Aims to Save Lives in Manatee County In a groundbreaking initiative, Tampa General Hospital (TGH) has partnered with Manatee County and Archer First Response Systems (ArcherFRS) to launch a first-of-its-kind drone program that delivers life-saving emergency equipment to…
DJI Avata 2 – BEST Settings For Cinematic Drone Footage
What is up, guys? Welcome back to another video! Today I have a quick one for you and I want to talk about the best cinematic settings that you can use if you want to extract the most out of…
DJI Avata 2 Fly App – A No Frills Walkthrough for Beginners
Hi everyone, Russ here from 51 Drones and today I’m going to do a no-frills walkthrough of the DJI Fly app for the brand new DJI Avata 2. Right off the bat, I want to show you that I’m using…
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