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Welcome to Weekly UAS News Update. We have six stories for you this week. I know that's going to be a long one. DJI end sync, that's a big one.
The war in Ukraine has thrust long-range fires into the spotlight at the Eurosatory defense show in Paris, France. As drones and rapid counter-battery fire prioritize artillery mobility for survival, the truck-mounted Caesar howitzer by KNDS France is expected to be a star attraction, according to Defense News. The Audacity of Wheeled Cannons Retired French…
DJI Facing Potential Ban in the United States DJI is on the verge of being banned here in the United States based on false claims and it affects everyone that uses their drones. It doesn’t matter if you fly recreationally just for fun, if you’re in the commercial space using your drone for profit for…
Welcome to the Weekly UAS News Update. We have four drone news stories for you this week: Another proposed bill that would attack the industry
The PIXL Drone Show Talks with Vic Moss In today’s episode of the Pixel Drone Show, hosts Greg from Pilot Institute and Haye from DroneXL welcomed Vic Moss, president of the Drone Service Provider Alliance (DSPA) and director of the Drone Advocacy Alliance (DAA), to discuss Congresswoman Elise Stefanik’s proposed bill targeting DJI and other…
In a unique twist, Soo Pass Ranch in Detroit Lakes, known for hosting the massive country music festival WE Fest, became the site of an extensive drone training event for area first responders on Wednesday, June 5. According to InForum, more than a dozen agencies from across northwest Minnesota gathered to practice their drone skills…
In a groundbreaking test flight, the DJI Avata 2 has pushed the boundaries of what’s possible with a consumer drone, flying an astonishing 22,000 feet (4.2 miles) before running out of battery. This incredible feat was achieved legally, thanks to a BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) waiver obtained by the Pilot Institute testing team.…
You don't need to spend big bucks to create maps using drones. In this video, mapping expert Jared from Pilot Institute shows how you can make
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