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FINALLY: DJI Goggles 3 Get O3 Air Unit Support!
This has been requested ever since these goggles came out. The DJI Goggles 3 can finally be used together with the O3 Air Unit on our FPV quads.
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Man Arrested for Flying Over SpaceX, 2 New Drone Rumors, & Drone Spying at the Olympics
Welcome to your weekly UAS News update. You may notice Greg is absent. I’m Ben. I usually edit these news updates for you every Friday, but today I’m filling in as most of the team is in Oshkosh. We have three stories for you this week: A man was arrested for flying a drone over…
ACSL
ACSL Unveils NDAA-Compliant Smart Controller and Upgrades for SOTEN Drone
ACSL, Inc. has announced significant developments in their drone technology lineup, including a new smart controller and improvements to their flagship SOTEN drone. According to a press release from the company, these advancements aim to enhance efficiency and performance for drone operators in various fields. TENSO: A New Smart Controller for SOTEN The newly introduced…
DJI
FAA Approves First Category 2 Drone for Flight Over People
AVSS announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved the first Category 2 drone for operations over people. This landmark decision allows commercial operators of the DJI Dock 2 equipped with the AVSS drone parachute to fly over people without submitting an FAA 107.39 flight over people waiver. Breaking New Ground in Drone Operations…
DJI
DJI Neo: New Compact Drone Revealed in FCC Filings
According to recent FCC filings, DJI is developing a new drone called the DJI Neo. This compact unmanned aircraft could potentially revolutionize
Countering CCP Drones Act
Senate Amendment Proposes Inclusion of Countering CCP Drones Act in NDAA
The ongoing debate surrounding Chinese-made drones in the U.S. has taken a new turn. According to a tweet by Scott Shtofman, a bipartisan amendment has been submitted to include the Countering CCP Drones Act in the Senate’s version of the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The Amendment’s Significance While the House version…
Police
Canada’s Olympic Soccer Scandal Unveils Years of Drone Spying
Canada’s 2-1 victory over New Zealand in their Olympic soccer opener has been overshadowed by a drone spying scandal that goes far beyond a single incident. The scandal erupted when New Zealand lodged a formal complaint to the IOC, alleging that Team Canada had used drone surveillance to spy on their training session in Saint-Étienne.…
DJI
DJI Testers Try Out New Drone Models: DJI Air 3S and More
DJI Testers in Action: New Drone Models Spotted OsitaLV, a once prominent DJI insider who has recently lost the top spot as DJI leaker to Igor Bogdanov, shared a video clip on Twitter featuring DJI testers working with at least two different drone models. One of these drones is very likely to be the yet-to-be-released…
Russia
Russian Drones Breach Romanian Airspace During Attack on Ukraine
In a significant escalation of tensions, Romania has confirmed that Russian drones entered its airspace during a recent attack on Ukraine, according to Politico. This incident marks a concerning development as it involves Russian military equipment penetrating NATO airspace. Overnight Drone Assault Russia launched a barrage of 38 Shahed kamikaze drones at Ukraine overnight. The…
United States
Secret Service Rejected Local Drone Support Before Trump Rally Attack
Whistleblower reveals missed opportunity for enhanced security According to a report from Fox News, the U.S. Secret Service (USSS) turned down multiple offers from local law enforcement to provide drone coverage for former President Trump’s July 13 campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. This revelation comes from a whistleblower who spoke to Senator Josh Hawley, raising…
Weaponized drones
FBI Reveals Drone’s Role in Attempted Assassination of Former President Trump
FBI Director Wray disclosed information about the role of a small DJI drone in the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
DJI
DJI Air 3S Flying Outside DJI Headquarters Shown In Leaked Video
We see the DJI Air 3S drone flying outside DJI's head offices in Shenzhen, China. This video hints at the imminent release of the drone...
DJI
DJI Air 3S Leak Reveals Potential Game-Changing Features
A leaked image shared by Igor Bogdanov, known as Quadro_News on Twitter, showcases what appears to be the new DJI Air 3S drone alongside
DJI
Wheat Ridge Police Department Takes to the Skies with Drone Technology
The Wheat Ridge Police Department in Colorado has recently joined the growing ranks of law enforcement agencies embracing drone technology. According to a report from the JeffCo Transcript, the department acquired three drones in December and began implementing their drone program in earnest this spring. Expanding Capabilities and Coverage Commander Lucas Hunt, who oversees the…
Police
Drone Drama at Olympics: Canada Accused of Spying on New Zealand Soccer Team
New Zealand has filed a formal complaint with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) after a Canadian soccer team staff member allegedly used a drone to record their training session in Saint-Étienne. The incident, reported by ESPN, has sparked controversy just days before the two teams are set to face off in the women’s Olympic soccer…
Legal
Man Arrested for Flying Drone Over SpaceX Facility in Texas
A 32-year-old man was recently arrested for operating a drone over SpaceX’s launch facility in Cameron County, Texas. The drone incident, reported by Valley Central, highlights the legal implications of flying unmanned aircraft near critical infrastructure. Unauthorized Flight Over Restricted Airspace On July 20, Cameron County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call about an unauthorized…
Drone Incidents
Drone Survey Reveals Crucial Blind Spot in Trump Rally Security
In a startling revelation reported by The New York Times, a would-be assassin at Donald J. Trump’s campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, 2024, exploited a critical security weakness that was potentially identified using drone technology. Gunman’s Tactical Advantage Thomas Matthew Crooks, the 20-year-old assailant, appears to have used a drone to survey…
Technology
Drone Captures Breathtaking Footage of Romania’s Transfăgărășan Road
Drone enthusiasts and car lovers are in for a treat as Drone Supremacy released stunning aerial footage of the Transfăgărășan road in Romania
DJI
DJI Releases New Firmware for Zenmuse H30 Series, Enhancing Night Vision and Performance
Drone manufacturer DJI announced a new firmware update for its Zenmuse H30 Series payloads, bringing significant improvements to night vision
Police
Underwater Drone Locates Drowned Kayaker in Michigan Lake
A tragic kayaking incident in Ionia County, Michigan, has concluded with the discovery of a missing man’s body, thanks to the use of advanced underwater drone technology. According to WZZM13, search crews successfully located the remains of 32-year-old Mauro Escobar-Loarca from Grand Rapids, who had been missing for over a week. The Incident and Search…
United States
Journalism Students Take to the Skies in New Drone Filming Course
The Reynolds School of Journalism at the University of Nevada, Reno has introduced a new course that’s taking journalism to new heights – literally. The “Introduction to Drone Filming” class is giving students hands-on experience with unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), preparing them for a future where drones play an increasingly important role in storytelling, according…
DJI
DJI Mini 3 Pro Receives New Firmware Update: What’s Changed?
DJI released a new firmware update for its popular Mini 3 Pro drone, as announced on the official DJI forum. The update, released on July 23, 2024
FPV
FPV Drone Captures Vegas Nightlife in Stunning One-Take Video
Las Vegas' vibrant nightlife scene captured in a breathtaking single-take drone video by Jay Christensen of Jay Byrd Films. The two-minute and 40-s
DJI
Leaked DJI Drone Images Hint at Possible Mavic 4 Prototype
Initially thought to be an older drone, closer examination reveals this could be our first glimpse at the highly anticipated DJI Mavic 4.
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