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Pilot Institute Launches Premium Drone Community

I'm proud to announce the launch of the Premium Drone Community. Pilot Institute offers many great courses: Part 107, photography, videography

Greg ReverdiauSep 16

Search & Rescue

DJI Drones Favored by Utah Search and Rescue Crews: Enhancing Efficiency in Wilderness Operations

DJI Drones have revolutionized search and rescue operations in Utah's challenging terrain. These unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have become...

Haye KestelooAug 9

DJI

Drone Ban CCP Update, 1st Cat 2 Drone, New DJI Model, & FAA Authorizes Commercial BVLOS

Welcome to Weekly UAS News Update. We have four stories for you this week: Let’s get to it! Canning CCP Drone Act Update Not so good news: A new Senate Amendment to the 2025 NDAA hopes to add the Canning CCP Drones Act. If enacted, the Canning CCP language would revoke all FCC approval for…

Haye KestelooAug 2

DJI

Drones Save Lives in Search and Rescue Operations

Every single year, thousands of lives are saved in search and rescue. The inclusion of drones technology has reduced that search time in half.

Greg ReverdiauJun 14

Wingtra

Drone News: Senate Drone Ban, Commercial UAV, WingtraCloud, and Two New Pilot Institute Courses!

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

Greg ReverdiauJun 7

Countering CCP Drones Act

Stefanik’s Anti-China and Anti-DJI Drone Bill Sparks Controversy

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…

Haye KestelooJun 6

DJI

DJI Avata 2 Shatters Range Expectations in Stunning BVLOS Test Flight

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.…

Haye KestelooJun 5

DJI

Mapping Made Easy: Create Stunning Maps with Entry-Level Drones

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

Haye KestelooJun 4

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