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Senior Army Leader Skeptical of Lawmakers’ Drone Corps Proposal
House Armed Services Committee members push for the Army to establish a dedicated Drone Corps to manage unmanned aerial systems (UAS)
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Drone Flying Over People Just Got Easier
Flying drones over people has been a headache for many drone pilots due to strict FAA drone regulations. But, there’s some good news. The FAA is making it a bit easier to get approval for such operations, as Greg Reverdiau explained in his weekly UAS News Update. This shift could mean more flexibility for drone…
DJI
OOP MADE EASY! Anti-China Bill, FAA Reauthorization, Philly YouTuber, DJI H30
Welcome to Weekly UAS News Update! We have six stories for you this week. We have the FAA Reauthorization Act, flying over people just got a lot easier (this is a cool one), Philly YouTuber’s troubles don’t end, a new payload from DJI, and lastly, Axon to acquire DeDrone. Let’s get to it. Yes, I…
Ukraine
Ukraine’s Largest Drone Attack: A Night of Explosions in Russian Ports
Ukraine’s Largest Drone Attack Ever? Ukraine may have pulled off its biggest drone attack yet. On Thursday night, Russia reported shooting down 102 aerial and six naval drones. Major ports Sevastopol and Novorossiysk were hit, causing widespread damage and power outages, reports Business Insider. The Night of the Attack According to Russia’s Defense Ministry, 51…
Ukraine
Big Wave of Ukrainian Drones Kills Two in Russia, Causes Refinery Fire
Ukraine launched a significant drone attack on Russia, resulting in two deaths and a refinery fire, according to Reuters. The attack underscores the escalating conflict between the two nations. Two Dead in Belgorod In Belgorod, a mother and her four-year-old son were killed while driving. Belgorod regional governor Vyacheslav Gladkov confirmed their deaths. The attack…
Police
Congressional Leaders Question NYPD’s Use of Chinese-Made Drones
Congress is concerned about the New York Police Department’s (NYPD) plan to use Chinese-made drones to assist in responding to gunfire in high-crime areas.
Police
Louisville Police’s New Drone Initiative: A Game-Changer for Public Safety
Louisville Police Department (LMPD) has launched a new initiative to incorporate drone technology into their policing efforts. Announced by LMPD Chief Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel, this pilot program aims to enhance public safety by addressing issues such as missing persons, street racing, and water rescues. The program’s budget is reportedly approximately $100,000, with funds coming from both…
Police
FBI Raid Shocks Lincoln Square Neighborhood with Drones and Explosives
Drones and Explosives Used in Early Morning FBI Raid Lincoln Square residents were jolted awake early Thursday morning to an unexpected and dramatic FBI raid on a home in the 2200 block of West Farragut Avenue. The raid, reportedly involving flash-bang explosives and drones, caught the quiet, family-friendly neighborhood off guard. The Raid Unfolds At…
Vermont
Vermont Team Heads to National Aerial Drone Championships
Drones are buzzing around a Vermont high school as students prepare to compete in the National Aerial Drone Championships in West Virginia. The River Valley Tech Club, which hosted Vermont’s first aerial drone tournament in January, will reportedly represent the state as the sole team from Vermont at this prestigious event. Rising Stars of the…
Search & Rescue
DES Drone Team: Central Texas’s New Heroes
The Directorate of Emergency Services (DES) drone team at Fort Cavazos has emerged as modern-day heroes, rescuing soldiers trapped by floods during recent severe weather in Central Texas. Led by James Wallace, Battalion 1 Chief of the Fort Cavazos Fire Department, this reportedly team demonstrated the life-saving potential of drone technology in emergency situations. The…
United States
High-Flying Drug Smuggling: Drones at the Border
Drone Smuggling Operation Exposed Two men, from California and New York City, have been accused of using drones to transport narcotics from Canada into the United States. Yong Chen and an unnamed accomplice were reportedly charged following a criminal complaint unsealed in federal court. The charges include conspiracy to import a controlled substance, importation of…
Counter-Drone
Lawmakers Push DOD to Fast-Track AI Counter-Drone Tech
Lawmakers are urging the Department of Defense (DOD) to speed up the deployment of AI-driven counter-drone technologies. A new provision in the fiscal 2025 defense policy bill requires department leaders to outline their plans for advancing these capabilities, reports Defense Scoop. The move comes as drone attacks become increasingly prevalent in global conflicts, from the…
Connecticut
Connecticut Undergrads Use Drones and GoPros to Study Shrinking Coast and Oyster Habitats
Two Connecticut college students have reportedly been awarded $5,000 each to research aquaculture and shifting shorelines this summer. The funding, part of the Connecticut Sea Grant Undergraduate Summer Research Fellowship, will enable them to explore the state’s coastal and marine environments using drones and GoPro cameras. Research on Oyster Cages in Eelgrass Meadows Kelly Jiang,…
Technology
New Neural Tech Could Power Insect-Sized Intelligent Flying Robots
Researchers at Delft University of Technology have developed a groundbreaking neuromorphic vision-to-control system that enables autonomous drone flights. This new technology, which mimics the brain’s biological processing, could pave the way for creating intelligent flying robots as small as insects. The Breakthrough: Neuromorphic Vision-to-Control Mechanism The innovative neuromorphic system dev
DJI
DJI Goggles 3 Overview – The Era Of The Ecosystem
These are the DJI Goggles 3, and despite looking very similar to previous offerings from DJI, they improve functionality and fit in many ways.
Technology
Agrobee Aircraft Unveils Revolutionary Agricultural Drone with Unmatched Flight Autonomy and Payload Capacity
Agrobee Aircraft has introduced a new agricultural drone that boasts unparalleled flight autonomy and payload volume compared to its competitors.
FAA
FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024: Key Changes for Drones and Advanced Air Mobility
FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 brings updates to regulations affecting Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), Drones and Advanced Air Mobility.
United Kingdom
Drone Pilot Jailed After Near-Miss with Aircraft at Aberdeen Airport
Drone pilot jailed for endangering aircraft by flying his drone dangerously close to planes and helicopters near Aberdeen International Airport.
Department of Defense
Pentagon’s Costly Headache: Cheap Drones
The Pentagon is grappling with a critical issue in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden: intercepting low-cost, yet lethal drones. The challenge lies in
DJI
DJI Unveils Zenmuse H30 Series: A Game-Changer for Aerial Visuals
DJI has just launched the Zenmuse H30 Series, a cutting-edge aerial payload designed to deliver exceptional visual capabilities both day and night.
United Kingdom
UK Develops Radio Wave Weapon to Blast Drones Out of the Sky
Cutting-Edge Radio Wave Technology Targets Drones The UK is developing an innovative weapon that uses radio waves to disable drones and other electronic vehicles. This new technology, known as the Radio Frequency Directed Energy Weapon (RFDEW), promises to enhance the country’s defense capabilities on land, air, and sea. How RFDEW Works The RFDEW works by…
Swoop Aero
Fly High: South Plains College’s Drone Certification Program
South Plains College Offers Cutting-Edge Drone Certification Classes Drones are everywhere, from recreational parks to professional job sites. If you’ve ever wanted to get in on the action and learn to fly these fascinating devices, South Plains College in Lubbock, Texas, has just the program for you. As part of their Industrial Manufacturing program, the…
FlytBase
FlytBase Launches Flinks for Seamless Integration in Enterprise Drone Operations
FlytBase, a leading enterprise drone autonomy platform based in San Jose, California, has announced the launch of Flinks (short for FlytBase Links) to enable users to connect the FlytBase platform with various third-party applications and devices. Flinks serves as a unifying layer, allowing organizations to create end-to-end automated workflows and conduct fully autonomous, safe, and…
FAA
AATI Claims Groundbreaking FAA Approval for Heavy-Duty Drone Operations
American Aerospace Technologies Inc. (AATI) has reportedly made history with a significant FAA approval. Their AiRanger drone, weighing over 55 pounds and flying above 400 feet, received the first-ever exemption for commercial beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations. A New Era for Heavy-Duty Drones AATI’s fixed-wing AiRanger drone has received a pioneering FAA exemption…
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