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We’ve tracked counter-drone legislation for years, but the FY 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) changes everything for every drone pilot in America. The bill passed the House 312-112 on December 10 and awaits final Senate action this week before President Trump’s expected signature. For the first time, it creates a federal framework allowing certain…
Floods do not arrive politely. They do not knock, wait, or ask if you are ready. One minute a river looks high but manageable. The next minute it has decided it wants the road, the trees, and your car too. That reality played out this week in Washington state, where a powerful atmospheric river dumped…
We’re living in a strange paradox: the U.S. is willing to sell China the “brains” that power advanced AI systems (because it pays), while blocking Chinese-made “eyes” like DJI camera drones under the banner of security and human rights. Different agencies, different laws – sure. But if the standard is credible, evidenced risk, it should…
We’ve been tracking DJI’s fight for a fair security review since Congress passed Section 1709 of the 2025 NDAA last December. Today, with just 13 days remaining until the December 23 deadline, DJI shared with DroneXL what may be its final appeal: two letters sent December 1 to top federal officials, urging them to actually…
Pilot Institute launches survey on how U.S. drone regulations and DJI ban affect operators. Share your feedback before the December 23 DJI deadline.
Okay, these drone ships aren’t a “hybrid” like a Toyota Prius, but The Royal Navy just put a number on its next big jump into a semi-autonomous fleet: twenty Unmanned Surface Vessels, or USVs, under a program called Project Beehive. These vessels won’t replace manned vessels like frigates or destroyers. Instead, they will act as…
I’ve been flying the DJI Mini 5 Pro since a couple of weeks before its official announcement. After months of daily use, I wanted to share my honest, long-term impressions and answer the question every content creator is asking: does this drone actually live up to the hype? Short answer: yes, but with one major…
Drone warfare has changed the pace of modern conflict, and Thales is pushing hard to keep live training from falling behind. The company, already a global leader in collaborative training systems used at flagship centers like CENZUB in France and GAZ in Switzerland, introduced a new drone focused capability that drops directly into existing live…
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