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Amazon Resumes Flights After Dual Crane Crashes, Flock Launches Private Security Drones, Phase One Unveils 247MP Camera
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have three stories for you this week that every drone pilot needs to know about. Amazon is resuming operations after two of their drones crashed into a crane, Flock Safety is launching…
Rail Union Demands FAA Ban Drones Over Train Yards, Citing Surveillance and Safety Concerns
A major rail workers union has asked the Federal Aviation Administration to prohibit drone flights over rail yards and main lines, arguing that railroad management is increasingly using unmanned aircraft for employee surveillance in what the union calls one of…
Pilot Institute Challenges FAA’s Proposed BVLOS Rules, Warns of “Undue Burden” on Small Operators
Pilot Institute has submitted a comprehensive 28-page comment to the Federal Aviation Administration challenging key provisions of the proposed Part 108 regulations for beyond visual line of sight drone operations, warning that the rules could eliminate pathways for thousands of…
Business Aviation Group Pushes FAA for Universal Electronic Conspicuity in Drone Regulation Fight
The National Business Aviation Association has thrown its weight behind a safety-first approach to the FAA’s proposed drone regulations, urging regulators to require electronic conspicuity for all aircraft rather than creating complex new right-of-way rules that could fragment the national…
Get Paid to Fly Drones – Over 25 Jobs for Drone Pilots
So, you’ve got your Part 107 to fly drones commercially, and now you can get paid to fly your drone. Today, we’re diving into over 25 jobs that you can do to make money using your drone. Whether you’re looking…
The FAA Forgot About You in Part 108 — Speak Up by Oct 6!
So, you want to fly beyond visual line of sight, huh? Good timing. The FAA proposed new Part 108 rules in early August, and now they’re asking for comments. And yes, the proposal is about 650 pages long, and it’s…
Angel Aerial’s New Drone, Pilot Pleads Guilty, Drone Captures a Rescue, Amazon’s New SCL
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update! We have four big stories this week, and as you can tell, we’re live from Las Vegas on the drone floor. There are actually drones flying in the cage behind us right now.…
$12M for Inspired Flight, Anzu V3.8, ACSL’s Controller & Payload, Mini 5 Pro Price Leaks
Welcome to the weekly UAS news update. There are four stories this week: Inspired Flight has secured significant funding, Anzu Robotics released version 3.8, Japanese drone maker ACSL announced new gear, and there’s a pricing leak for the DJI Mini…
Drone News: SiFly’s World Record, New GS-ONE Controller, Freefly Fest 2025, Drug-Loaded Drone Arrest
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have four stories for you this week: Let’s get to it. SiFly Sets World Record for Endurance California-based drone manufacturer SiFly has officially set a new Guinness World Record for flight endurance…
Insta360 Antigravity A1, DJI Mini 5 Pro Leaks, AVSS Avalanche Control
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have three stories for you this week, and they’re all pretty happy. Look at that. First off, we have the Antigravity A1 from Insta360 that’s out. We have the DJI Mini 5…
Part 108 NPRM, Update on Drone Collision in TX, and Major Leaks on DJI Mini 5 Pro
Welcome to Your Weekly UAS News Update. We have three stories for you this week. The FAA has finally unveiled its proposed rule for beyond visual line of sight operations. Also, we have an update on a story about a…
Insta360’s New Drone, DJI Neo 2 Spotted in FCC Filings, CEO Pushes for Airspace Credentials
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have three stories for you this week. First, Insta360 is entering the drone market. Next, the DJI Neo 2 has appeared in FCC filings. Finally, DroneUp’s CEO is advocating for digital airspace…