A pioneering drone delivery project in northern Michigan has landed its second significant state funding infusion, cementing the Grand Traverse area’s status as a premier testbed for cutting-edge aerial mobility technology. The effort, led by Traverse Connect and Munson Healthcare,…
In a groundbreaking move for local logistics, DoorDash and Wing have introduced drone delivery in Charlotte, North Carolina, marking the city’s first foray into aerial food transport. Starting today, customers near The Arboretum Shopping Center can order from local favorites…
The Pentagon’s push for thousands of American-made drones to counter China‘s dominance has exposed a harsh truth: U.S. drone manufacturers are heavily reliant on Chinese components, creating a national security vulnerability (Note: not a Data Security issue…) that’s proving difficult…
NASA is stepping up drone safety by testing an advanced software designed to predict airborne hazards before they occur, potentially revolutionizing drone operations across industries. The In-Time Aviation Safety Management System (IASMS) aims to proactively monitor and mitigate risks, enhancing…
In a groundbreaking development for broadcast journalism, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted Sinclair, Inc. a blanket approval to operate unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), better known as drones, over people and vehicles without requiring per-use waivers. This landmark authorization…
On Sunday, March 2, 2025, SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) in Marcy, New York, will transform its Wildcat Field House into a high-flying arena for the 2025 U.S. Drone Soccer District II Championship. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 16…
Virginia-based Captured Media operator Justin Updyke reports that Thermal Drone technology is revolutionizing deer recovery and herd management, with data showing 70 percent of located deer are found alive during recovery operations, reports North American White Tail. The technology, implemented…
The Department of Commerce is asking drone pilots to educate them on drone operations. Who better to do this than you, the drone pilots? If some industry groups have their way, this could lead to restrictions on which drones you…
Welcome to your Weekly UAS News update. We have four stories for you this week: a drone operator charged for hitting the Super Scooper, Unusual Machine to acquire Aloft, a YouTuber’s plea deal, and numerous new drone bills in state…
Welcome to your Weekly UAS News Update! We have four stories for you this week: DJI Geofencing, DJI Flip vlog drone, a drone that hit an airplane, a New York man’s arrest (you’ll find out why), and lastly, a bill…
The Civil Air Patrol is set to perform a series of drone calibration flights in Washington D.C.’s highly restricted airspace, marking an unusual occurrence in one of the nation’s most tightly controlled aerial zones. The flights, scheduled from January 13…
President-elect Donald Trump has revealed an ongoing series of drone sightings over his Bedminster, New Jersey golf course, pledging to investigate and release findings about these mysterious incidents shortly after taking office. The revelations came during a Republican governors event…
