FPV pilot dives Empire State Building in New York City
An FPV pilot dives the Empire State Building in New York City, creating a stunning video in the process. However, many pilots will question if this drone flight was at all legal…
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‘Mosquito drone’ acquired by the City of Brownsville, TX
A ‘mosquito drone’ has been acquired by the City of Brownsville in Texas that will enable the health department to spray for these pesky insects in areas of the town that the city’s fleet of trucks cannot reach.
Three colleges in Southern California have been selected for FAA drone initiative
In Southern California, three colleges have been selected by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to become part of the recently launched Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Collegiate Training Initiative.
Firefighters turn to drones to fight Woodward Fire in Marin County
Firefighters turn to drones to fight the Woodward Fire in Marin County, California. The fire has been raging for two weeks and currently, it is only 17 percent contained.
Mavic Air 2 teardown reveals DJI uses many parts made in the USA
A DJI Mavic Air 2 teardown reveals the secrets to the drone’s competitive price, and surprisingly its many parts that are made in the USA.
FAA approval for Amazon Prime Air drone delivery fleet
Finally, approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the Amazon Prime Air drone delivery fleet. The approval designates Amazon Prime Air as an ‘air carrier’ and provides the company with broad privileges to ‘safely and efficiently deliver packages to…
Trump ban on Chinese-made drone parts increases risk wildfires
According to an internal memo, the U.S. Department of the Interior’s decision not to buy more drones with Chinese parts has made it more difficult to fight wildfires. The memo exposes one consequence of the Trump administration’s crackdown on Chinese…
Help us get this Bielik drone from Poland back in the air! [video]
Help us get this Bielik drone from Poland back in the air! It’s missing a remote controller and battery. If you have any of these parts, or if you know somebody who does, please let us know. We want to…
Ronin-RS2 release date is September 9th, 2020 at 10:30 p.m. EDT says DJI
The DJI Ronin-RS2 release date is September 9th, 2020 at 10:30 p.m. EDT, as is confirmed in an email and tweet that came directly from the Chinese drone maker this morning.
Drone technology helps to investigate crash and crime scenes in Alabama
Drone technology helps members of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Highway Patrol Division and State Bureau of Investigation to investigate crash and crime scenes.
Drone demonstration for first responders and public safety officials
Last Friday, United Drone Technology from New Milford, Connecticut showed its line of drones that are ready for first responders and public safety officials in a drone demonstration in a local park.
Disposable ‘Coyote’ drones to study hurricanes such as Laura
Scientists in East Tennessee have developed disposable ‘Coyote’ drones to study hurricanes such asLaura. These unmanned aerial systems (UAS) can fly into the most dangerous part of the hurricane’s eye-wall.