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UK Government Injects More Than $26 Million to Accelerate Drone and Air Taxi Development
The UK Government has announced new funding exceeding $26 million aimed at transforming the commercial drone landscape and potentially enabling flying taxi services, according to a recent government announcement. This investment will target both technological innovation and regulatory streamlining to…
Amazon Resumes Drone Deliveries After Two-Month Pause Due to Sensor Concerns
DJI Flip vs The Gauntlet (Autonomous Tracking Test)
Oh nay, that’s going to be a tricky one to get out of. So, this is the DJI Flip, and that is the Gauntlet—or at least the start of it. The Gauntlet has four core sections. First up is this…
Chinese National Faces Sentencing After Hacking Drone to Photograph Vandenberg Space Force Base
A 39-year-old Chinese national who illegally flew a drone over Vandenberg Space Force Base faces sentencing today in Los Angeles federal court after pleading guilty to violating national defense airspace. This case follows a drone incident we previously reported when…
DJI Mavic 4 Pro – Official box image leaked and April launch postponed?
Quick update today: Another high quality picture of the DJI Mavic 4 showed itself this morning. It appears to be the official picture that will be used for the box of the DJI Mavic 4 Pro. It is the first…
DJI Flip Receives Minor Firmware Update: A Look at This Unique Sub-250g Protected Drone
DJI has released a new firmware update for its innovative DJI Flip drone, according to a recent announcement on the official DJI forum. While the March 27th, 2025 update primarily addresses “some known issues,” it provides an opportunity to examine…
AVSS Completes ASTM F3322-24a Testing for DJI M30 Series, Enabling Legal Flight Over People
Canadian aerospace company AVSS (Aerial Vehicle Safety Solutions) has successfully completed third-party testing requirements for its PRS-M30 parachute recovery system under the newly updated ASTM F3322-24a standard. This certification represents a significant development for DJI M30 Series operators seeking to…
Mastering Drone Control: What a $25 Mini Drone Taught Me About Real Piloting Skills
Think You’re a Great Pilot? Try Maintaining Control of a $25 Drone Hello fellow pilots! Here we are again in another lecture about how we will soar higher than we ever expected. As I have told you many times, my…
Drone Spying in Olympics: Soccer Coach Gets Admonished
Former Canada soccer coach John Herdman has received a written admonishment following a disciplinary committee hearing related to a drone-spying scandal at the Paris Olympics, according to ESPN. This case highlights the growing intersection between drone technology and professional sports,…
Manna Drone Delivery Claims Profitability Edge Over Industry Giants with Innovative Design and Operations
Dublin-based drone delivery startup Manna has announced a fresh $30 million funding round, valuing the company at over $150 million, while making the bold claim that it’s the only drone delivery service currently turning a profit on each delivery. The…
Delaware Sets New Rules For Insurance Companies Using Drone Imagery
Delaware’s Department of Insurance has issued new regulatory guidance governing how insurance companies can use drone-captured aerial imagery in property assessments, establishing stronger consumer protections for homeowners across the state. The regulations, outlined in Bulletin No. 150 released by Insurance…
How I Broke into Car Commercial Videography
Have you ever dreamed of shooting car commercials? Well, I have great news for you: I’ll explain to you how I entered into the car videographic world. How Everything Started Everything started a long time ago, when I grabbed my…
Texas Drone Ban: HB41 Threatens Public Safety
Get ready for a powerful wake-up call against the Texas Drone Ban straight from the heart of Central Texas! In the video and transcript below, Rob Robertson delivers an urgent and compelling message that every law enforcement officer, concerned citizen,…
Dublin Police Launch Autonomous Drone First Responder Program with 90-Second Emergency Response Times
The city of Dublin, Ohio is setting a new benchmark for emergency response with the deployment of four autonomous drones capable of reaching incidents within 90 seconds. According to The Columbus Dispatch, the Drone First Responders program will be the…
Secret Service and Navy Counter-Drone Tests Trigger False Collision Warnings at Reagan National Airport
Improper counter-drone testing conducted by the Secret Service and US Navy created false collision warnings for commercial aircraft approaching Washington, DC’s Ronald Reagan National Airport on March 1, according to congressional testimony revealed on March 27. The incident raises serious…
Thermal Drones Revolutionize Wildlife Management in Alaska’s Bear Country
Researchers tracking Sitka black-tailed deer in Alaska’s Kodiak Archipelago have discovered that thermal drones dramatically improve wildlife capture operations while enhancing safety in bear-dense environments, according to findings published in the Wildlife Society Bulletin. Game-Changing Technology in Challenging Terrain The…
Transport Canada Announces Major Updates to Drone Regulations, Including BVLOS and 150kg Drones
Transport Canada has unveiled significant updates to Canadian drone regulations that will change the landscape for drone operators across the country, according to AVSS Co-Founder and CEO, Josh Ogden, who shared details in a recent LinkedIn article. The new rules,…
DJI Takes DoD to Court, DJI Mini 4 Pro Gets SDK, and Two Teens Saved by a Drone
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update! We have three stories for you this week. First, DJI takes the Department of Defense to court over its Chinese military company label. Second, the popular DJI Mini 4 Pro gets a huge…
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