In a revealing investigation that pulls back the curtain on Police technology funding, TechCrunch exposed how venture capitalist Ben Horowitz orchestrated a major drone deployment for the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) through unconventional channels. The Backroom Deal It…
The Drone Industry is buzzing with anticipation as DJI prepares to launch its Air 3S model, potentially challenging Skydio‘s dominance in autonomous flight. Recent leaks suggest that the Air 3S could be a game-changer, especially for First Responders seeking a…
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…
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…
The Crisis Unfolds In an unprecedented move, the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), usually low-profile in its operations, has embarked on an urgent mission dubbed Project Condor to tackle a severe erosion problem in Ecuador, triggered by the destruction of the…
Welcome to your Weekly UAS News Update, the New Year’s Edition. Let’s take a look at everything that happened this year, including Drones for Good, the “Don’t Be That Guy” compilation, drone regulation, Pilot Institute updates, and new drones. New…
American lawmakers are once again attempting to ban DJI drones, and this time they may actually succeed. They claim, as they usually do, that it’s in the interest of national security for the United States. But is that the actual…
Skydio introduces the X10 drone. Supposedly a game-changer for first responders, infrastructure operators, and the military
Стремясь усовершенствовать свои поисково-спасательные операции, администрация города Лонг-Бич, штат Нью-Джерси, подала заявку на получение гранта для приобретения беспилотной авиационной системы, а именно беспилотника Skydio X2 Thermal стоимостью $15 000. Поводом для этого послужила обеспокоенность жителей города по поводу...
This week in drone news, we have four stories for you. The price for the DJI Mavic 3 Pro was leaked; another bill threatens to prevent First Responders from doing their job, this time in California; an organized drone crime…
So, the title of this video, “Florida is Banning DJI Drones,” is partially true. Essentially, they are banning the use of DJI and Autel Robotics drones, along with any Chinese-related drones, for law enforcement and any state agency. Now, why…
Принося извинения Говарду Билу, "Мы злы как черти, и мы больше не собираемся это терпеть". 5 апреля губернатор Флориды Рон ДеСантис одобрил изменение в Статут Флориды 934.50, одновременно спустив на воду более $200 миллионов, приобретенных государством беспилотников...
A Remote ID is required to be active on your drone by September 16, 2023. My guess is that you’re probably not ready. Finding out if your drone is compliant and broadcasting is not as easy as we wish. We…
Skydio just released the Skydio Dock and Dock Lite at a special event in San Francisco. I had the chance to talk to Skydio‘s CEO and co-founder, Adam Bry, about both new products. Check out the entire interview in the…
What’s going on, guys? Billy here. Yesterday, Skydio finally released its Skydio Dock for truly remote drone operations. If you remember, Skydio initially unveiled their dock about two and a half years ago, and that initial prototype was a tiny…
Today, Skydio launched its new Skydio Dock, specifically for remote drone operations. The California-based drone manufacturer says that the Skydio Dock lives on-site so that you don’t have to! The Skydio Dock comes in two versions, the 72-pound Skydio Dock…
The FreeFly Systems’ Alta X drone is now the second drone, after the senseFly eBee TAC, to be approved and added to the Blue sUAS 2.0 program. When the Blue sUAS program was originally announced in August 2020, it was…
The Skydio X2D drone from Blue sUAS manufacturer Skydio was one of six SRR prototypes the military evaluated against its requirements. The US Army selected two systems to undergo a limited user test at the Army Test and Evaluation Command,…
US rail company BNSF Railway has received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to conduct drone inspections out of the pilot’s line of sight (BVLOS). The exemption is partly based on the advanced obstacle detection and a high degree…
The Skydio 2 price shot up a substantial 35%, from $999 to $1,349 to reflect the increased costs of the components that go into the drone, said a company official.
Collecting source data for a digital 3D model of a situation or building by means of drones can be a time-consuming process. Depending on the size and complexity of the scene, multiple complex flight trajectories may sometimes need to be…
Blue sUAS drone maker Skydio has been chosen by the US Army to continue in a final prototyping phase of its Skydio X2D drone. This should result in Skydio delivering the first batch of short-range reconnaissance drones to the US…
Skydio receives the CES 2021 Best of Innovation Award for Drones and Unmanned Systems for its Skydio X2 commercial drone.
In an email to drone operators and other interested parties, Skydio announced today the soon-to-arrive software add-on, Enterprise app, and training programs, as the Blue sUAS manufacturer seemingly pivots to the commercial drone market.
Today an article in the Wall Street Journal informs us that five drone makers have been approved by the Pentagon for military sales. Among the approved companies are four U.S drone makers; Skydio Inc., Vantage Robotics, Altavian Inc., and Teal…
The tramway leading up to Koko Crater Summit in Hawaii will be closed off to the public this Tuesday morning as drone survey work is being performed.
Redwood-based, Skydio has some big news today. First, the US drone maker launches the Skydio X2 commercial drone, which comes in two versions the Skydio X2D and X2E. Second, the company announces new software solutions. And, lastly, the US drone…
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