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Department of Homeland Security

New bill to accelerate Unmanned Aircraft Systems development and deployment introduced

Ranking Member Frank Lucas (Republican, Oklahoma) presented legislation to increase civilian unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) research, development, and deployment, as well as speed up the deployment of the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) business. The National Drone and Advanced Air Mobility Initiative Act (R-CA) has been supported by Rep. Jake Ellzey (R-TX), Rep. Young Kim (R-TX),…

Haye KestelooDec 4

Department of Defense

Drone Czar needed to advance drone industry and keep public safe

The U.S. needs to either extend current authorities or work on legislative proposals quickly as time is running out. We also need a Drone Czar to...

Haye KestelooDec 4

DJI

Cañon City Police receives DJI Spark drone to start drone program

The Cañon City Police Department in Colorado has received its first DJI Spark drone to start its drone program thanks to a gift from unmanned

Haye KestelooDec 4

Drone Inspection

NYPA drone program enhanced with AI to process aerial photos more efficiently

The New York Power Authority (NYPA) is making headway by combining artificial intelligence (AI) with its in-house drone program for inspections.

Haye KestelooDec 4

DJI

DJI leaker says DJI Mini 3 release date December 9th

Long-time DJI leaker OsitaLV tweeted earlier today that the DJI Mini 3 release date might be as soon as December 9th. A DJI Rumor that seems...

Haye KestelooDec 4

DJI

DJI Mini 3 with DJI RC for sale for $859.99 at Best Buy

Surprise, surprise. The not-yet-released DJI Mini 3 with the DJI RC is for sale for $859.99 at Best Buy in New Jersey. It is almost ridiculous at this...

Haye KestelooDec 3

DJI

DJI Mini 3 shows up on website UK retailer for $1,000

The yet-to-be-released DJI Mini 3 drone is shown on the website of a UK retailer with a price tag of £827.97, which is a little over $1,000.

Haye KestelooDec 2

Video

How To Take Better Aerial Real Estate Videos – Complete Guide!

In this video, we’ll instead be looking at how to take better aerial real estate videos. With video becoming so popular and major social media...

Billy KyleDec 2

FPV

Rocket drone reaches a top speed of almost 200 mph in latest test flight

Check out Quadmovr’s newest video, in which he shows how his custom-built rocket drone almost achieves 200 mph during a test flight. His new SUB400speed quadcopter, which is better correctly characterized as a true rocket drone, spins its propellers at over 50,000 revolutions per minute, causing the propeller tips to approach supersonic speeds. According to…

Haye KestelooDec 2

The Durango Police Department only launched its drone program at the start of this year. This week it used its police drone with a thermal camera to locate a suspect in 2-3 minutes.

DJI

Durango police drone with thermal camera locates suspect in 2-3 minutes

The Durango Police Department only launched its drone program at the start of this year. This week it used its police drone with a thermal camera...

Haye KestelooDec 1

Police

Michigan state court rules out local drone ordinances in favor of federal and state legislation

The Court of Appeals for the State of Michigan has decided in support of the use of drones and rules out local drone ordinances...

Haye KestelooDec 1

The European Commission issued its Drone Strategy 2.0 on November 29 to establish the groundwork for how unmanned aircraft would be employed in commercial and regulatory sectors.

United States

Drone Strategy 2.0 for a Smart and Sustainable Unmanned Aircraft Eco-System in Europe

The European Commission issued its Drone Strategy 2.0 on November 29 to establish the groundwork for how unmanned aircraft would be...

Haye KestelooDec 1

DJI

New DJI Mini 3 photos leak and show details of new mini drone

Today, new DJI Mini 3 photos were leaked online that show us the new mini drone from all angles, revealing more details about this latest DJI drone.

Haye KestelooDec 1

DJI

The DJI Mini 3 Pro is all the drone you ever need, even for professional work!

Okay, so this is kind of like a quick and jumbled review of the Mini 3 Pro here, but it's also a rant that's fueled by two recent drone repairs that I...

Billy KyleDec 1

Ukraine

Drone school “Female Pilots of Ukraine” teaches women how to fly drones to help win war

The drone school "Female Pilots of Ukraine" teaches women how to fly drones to help win the war against the Russian aggressors.

Haye KestelooNov 30

Matternet

FAA Production Certificate for Matternet M2 drone delivery system

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a Production Certificate to Matternet for its Matternet M2 delivery drone.

Haye KestelooNov 30

DJI Mavic 2 Gets a Smart Update: Embracing Remote ID - Reversal of Texas Drone Law Decision Raises Concerns for Journalists Drones' Impact on Grazing Horses Studied by Researchers - Updated European drone regulations to combat unlawful usage - New Jersey town aims to regulate airspace and restrict drones - DJI Mavic 2 firmware update increases range to 6 miles for both Pro and Zoom models

Ukraine

Updated European drone regulations to combat unlawful usage

The European Commission has updated drone regulations and is planning steps to combat unlawful usage. On Tuesday, the commission amended

Haye KestelooNov 29

Enhancing Safety in Drone Operations Over People: Evidence-Based Guidelines for First Responders - DJI Core Crypto Engine secures data on DJI drones and is now recognized by Commerce Dept.

DJI

DJI Core Crypto Engine secures data on DJI drones and is now recognized by Commerce Dept.

DJI says that the validation of the DJI Core Crypto Engine shows DJI's "commitment to customer data and privacy."

Haye KestelooNov 29

DJI

Score a heavily-discounted DJI FPV Combo this Cyber Monday!

Score a DJI FPV Combo today for only $899, a discount of 31%, during the drone maker's Cyber Monday deals on the official DJI store or Amazon.

Haye KestelooNov 28

DJI

DJI Mini 2 Fly More Combo discounted to $509 on Cyber Monday

In search of DJI camera drone bargains for Cyber Monday 2022? The DJI Mini 2 Fly More Combo is now available for only $509 instead of $599.

Haye KestelooNov 28

Timelab Pro, a group of filmmakers, was one of the first to get their hands on the DJI Mavic 3 Cine when it was released last year, and they recorded and created a stunning, cinematic drone video.

DJI

DJI Mavic 3 Cine footage in stunning TimeLab Pro drone video

Timelab Pro was one of the first to get their hands on the DJI Mavic 3 Cine and they recorded and created a stunning, cinematic drone video.

Haye KestelooNov 28

Get your FAA drone license for less during this Black Friday sale!

FAA

Get your FAA drone license and invest in yourself with this Black Friday sale!

Get your FAA drone license or Part 107 certificate for less during the biggest Black Friday sale from the Pilot Institute, with discounts of up to 50%.

Haye KestelooNov 24

The DJI Mini 3 shows up in FCC filings. A clear indication that the world's largest camera drone maker is planning to release at least one more DJI drone this year.

DJI

DJI Mini 3 shows up in FCC filings. Will we see one more DJI drone this year?

The DJI Mini 3 shows up in FCC filings. An indication that the world's largest camera drone maker is releasing one more DJI drone this year!

Haye KestelooNov 22

DJI

New DJI O3 Air Unit is amazing, right? Yes, it is, but…

DJI has released the much-anticipated O3 Air Unit with somewhat mixed results. The new O3 Air comes with a 1/1.7″ CMOS sensor capable of 4K at 60 fps recording in camera and 1080p at 100 fps transmitted to the goggles with latency as low as 30 ms. Features of the DJI O3 Air Unit include…

Haye KestelooNov 22

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