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DJI Air 3 — The Best Features — FLIGHT AND CRASH!
Thanks for tuning in! Today, we’re diving into the cool features of the DJI Air 3. So, are we testing or playing? Regardless, it’s bound to be a blast. I’ll be handling the drone, while my son Quentin takes charge…
Will Remote ID Get Postponed? The ball is in FAA’s court
Dear FAA, In the last few months, we have been hearing a lot of chatter: “Is my drone going to be compliant?” “DJI said they won’t update my drone.” “My module is backordered and it won’t be here in time.”…
Pilot Institute Calls for Delay in Drone Remote ID Enforcement
The drone industry is buzzing with discussions about the upcoming Remote ID deadline set for September 16. Many in the community feel there’s insufficient time for everyone to comply. Among these voices, the Pilot Institute, a significant player and neutral…
DJI Delivery Drone, Warning For Fake Apps, FAA Registration Change, Upcoming Events
Welcome to the Weekly UAS News Update. We have four intriguing stories for you this week. DJI Delivery Drone Firstly, DJI has released a delivery drone. Surprisingly, this development wasn’t in the rumor mill. The drone, named the FlightCart 30,…
Public Safety Drone News: LEDA Conference, Autel Drop System, Hardin County Sheriff Highlight
Welcome to this week’s Unmanned Tactical Group and Pilot Institute’s Public Safety UAS News Update. This week, we’re going to talk about the Law Enforcement Drone Association’s training conference, which just wrapped up in Nashville. We’re also going to discuss…
Drone Advocacy Alliance: The New Force in Protecting Drone Use and Choice
Today in the United States, drone enthusiasts, industry stakeholders, and users alike have united to establish the Drone Advocacy Alliance. This newly formed coalition is on a mission to safeguard the rights of American drone users, ensuring they can freely…
Kent Fire Rescues Hiker, DroneResponders Award, and DJI M350 Release
Welcome to this week’s webcast from the Unmanned Tactical Group and Pilot Institute’s Public Safety News Update. In this webcast, we’re going to discuss how Kent Fire was able to find a missing woman who had been lost for eight…
House to Ban DJI, FAA’s Public Opinion Change, cUAS ARK, Monroe County WIN
Welcome to this week’s Unmanned Tactical Group and Pilot Institute’s Public Safety UAS News Update. On today’s agenda, we’re going to be talking about the Federal House of Representatives House Bill H-6572, which is a full ban on DJI across…
FAA Requests Comments for BVLOS, Leaked DJI Air 3, Korean Air Drones for Good, PI BVLOS!
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have three stories for you this week. FAA The first story is that the FAA is seeking public comments on four BVLOS flights below 400 feet for the purpose of data collection.…
DJI M350 Enterprise, Guardian Aviation FAA Approval, HUGE! Pilot Institute Update
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have three stories for you this week. A new DJI Enterprise drone has been released, Guardian Agriculture gets SC1 approval – that’s a very large drone – and lastly, we have a…
Public Safety Drone News: CA & TX Bills, DJI Fined $279 Million, Training and Conference Overview
How’s it going, everybody? Welcome to our very first webcast with the Pilot Institute, an Unmanned Tactical Group partnership. We aim to provide you with up-to-date news specifically related to public safety. We plan to host these webcasts every other…
Elevate Your Drone Game: XPonential 2023 Now Open
The Association for Uncrewed Vehicles International (AUVSI) is hosting its annual XPonential conference, which has become one of the world’s top drone conferences. The event started on May 8th and will run until May 11th at the Colorado Convention Center…