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Legislation proposed to restrict drone purchases from countries classified as national security threats
Senators Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Rick Scott (R-FL) introduced the American Security Drone Act of 2023, legislation aimed at prohibiting the purchase of drones from countries considered national security threats, especially China. Specifically, The American Security Drone Act: Senator…
Special FAA waiver for UAF drone research program
The University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) drone research program achieved a significant milestone as it gained approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to oversee unmanned aircraft flights for other organizations. Under the special waiver granted, the Alaska Center for…
DJI Matrice 30T – The Perfect Search and Rescue Drone
So I want to start this video off with a story that I think is going to help everyone watching understand why a drone like DJI’s Matrice 30T or M30T is such an important and valuable tool when it comes…
Nebraska State Patrol uses drone technology to speed up the investigation of cases
The Nebraska State Patrol is using drone technology to speed up the investigation of cases. According to NSP spokesman Cody Thomas, the drone program is approximately two years old. The NSP is using Autel Robotics’ small unmanned aircraft systems (drones)…
DJI Mini 3 Pro and a Part 107 certificate can be a powerful combination
A DJI Mini 3 Pro and a Part 107 certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) can be a powerful combination and could kickstart your professional drone pilot career. DJI Mini 3 Pro for commercial work In recent years drones,…
Drone racing Champion lands work for Justin Bieber and Will Smith
As a drone racing champion, Alex Vanover revealed that winning the 2019 Drone Racing League World Championship provided him with significant opportunities. Victory in the championship enabled him to receive sponsorship deals, attend premieres, dine at the best restaurants, and…
Drone flights over Giga Berlin banned by Tesla
Tesla has banned drones from flying over its Giga Berlin factory in Germany, leaving drone pilots disappointed, according to a recent report. Previously, drone pilots have used the unmanned aerial vehicles to record and monitor the progress of construction work…
Skydio joins UAS4STEM to empower youth drone pilots
Skydio, a leading US drone and software manufacturer, has joined the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) education program, UAS4STEM, to help empower young drone pilots and promote the use of drones in STEM education. The UAS4STEM program is a national…
Chinese Drones Continue to Support Russia’s War in Ukraine Despite Sanctions
Customs data, Western officials, and security analysts suggest that despite the sanctions imposed by Western authorities over a year ago to shut down the pipeline supplying Russia’s war in Ukraine, small Chinese drones, such as the DJI Mavic 3, are…
Spright receives first-of-its-kind FAA BVLOS Waiver for drone operations
Spright, a turnkey drone solutions provider, has earned a nationwide, non-geo-specific Certificate of Waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations, allowing its drones to travel up to four nautical miles for…
New York Power Authority Receives FAA Waiver for Automated Skydio Drone Operations
The New York Power Authority (NYPA announced that it received its first federal approval to conduct unmanned aircraft system (UAS) or Skydio drone operations beyond the visual line of sight (BVLOS) of the pilot in command. This Federal Aviation Administration…
Freefly urges Astro drone operators to keep their aircraft grounded
Drone manufacturer Freefly has urged all operators of the Astro drone system to ground their aircraft after a recent crash of an Astro drone caused by an in-flight software failure. Freefly, which introduced the Astro in 2020 as an addition…
DJI SDK Release? Super Bowl Drone Incursions, Texas Drone Workshop, Kuddos!
This week, we have four stories for you: the DJI SDK, a new DJI Mini 2 SE, the Super Bowl drone incursions, which were down this year, and the upcoming Texas Drone Workshop, which is right around the corner. And…
DJI celebrates 16th anniversary with a drone show
DJI, the world’s leading drone maker, recently celebrated its 16th birthday with a spectacular drone show over its new headquarters in Shenzhen, China. The event was a testament to the company’s impressive growth since its inception in 2006. Founded by…
Researchers use dead birds to make spy drones to monitor wildlife
In a study that was presented at the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics SciTech 2023 Forum in January, a group of researchers disclosed how they successfully developed spy drones from the bodies of stuffed dead birds. Spy drones made…
xDynamics Evolve 2 Cinema Drone – Is it worth $3,699?
To be fair, this is a video that I wasn’t really sure I was going to make on my channel because I’ve been flying the xDynamics Evolve 2 cinema drone since March last year. I’ve been experimenting with it, trying…
NEW BRINC drone, TN Law Bans Non-NDAA, NEW FAA CBO, NEW DJI!
This week, we have four stories for you with a lot of new stuff. We have a new drone announcement from BRINC. We have a Tennessee lot that could ban Non-NDA drones from government use. Furthermore, we have a new…
Texas Drone Workshop Comes to Houston on February 18-19
The aviation industry is taking flight in a whole new direction. So, come to the Texas Drone Workshop in Houston, for any aspiring drone pilot to become part of the action and learn from the best! Designed for individuals with…
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