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Blue sUAS
Blue sUAS Drones: Explore the U.S. government’s Blue sUAS program. Get the latest news on drones approved for government and defense use.
Blue sUAS or US-made drones don’t cut it for Ukraine
The Blue sUAS, or drones produced in the U.S., fail to meet Ukraine’s needs due to their high deployment costs. This is in contrast to Chinese-made drones, which are more affordable, easier to operate, and more capable. This sentiment is…
Skydio’s Ascend 2023: A Pioneering Leap in Drone Tech
A revolutionary drone event is taking to the skies on September 20, 2023, at 10 am PST. Dubbed “Ascend 2023,” this virtual affair from Skydio promises to be more than a standard technology conference. Here’s why every drone enthusiast should…
Chinese DJI Drones in Spotlight Amid Maryland’s Enforcement
In an interesting twist, Maryland law enforcement uses drones produced by Chinese drone maker DJI, which is not just on a U.S. investment blacklist but has also been barred in four states. As frequent readers of DroneXL will undoubtedly know,…
High-Tech Policing: SAPD’s Drone as First Responder Program
San Antonio Police Department is nurturing a burgeoning drone policing program, aiming to establish it as an official unit eventually. The program leverages automated drones as first responders, a futuristic vision conceptualized by the police chief. Let’s dive into this…
The REAL Reason They Want to Ban DJI!
Well, they are trying to ban your DJI drones again, and this time it’s a little more concerning. They claim it’s in the name of National Security, but I think I have actually figured out why they are pushing even…
Unmanned Heroes: Drones Transform Wildfire Battles
As darkness enveloped the landscape, Dusty Kavitz was closely watching a fire without flames. Based out of Buffalo, Kavitz serves the U.S. Forest Service and has played an integral part in the battle against the notorious Dixie fire, one of…
Long Beach to Fly High with $15,000 Skydio X2 Thermal Drone
Eyeing an upgrade to their search and rescue operations, the City of Long Beach, New Jersey, has applied for a grant to secure an unmanned aircraft system, specifically a $15,000 Skydio X2 Thermal drone. Triggered by the community’s concerns over…
Senators Ignite Crackdown on Chinese Drone Use by FAA
In an attempt to strengthen national security, two US senators, Marsha Blackburn (Republican) and Mark Warner (Democrat), have introduced a new proposal to prevent the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) from purchasing or utilizing drones made in China. This bipartisan proposition…
Skydio Soars with Groundbreaking BVLOS Approval in Japan
Skydio, the leading American drone manufacturer, has been given an unprecedented green light from the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) to conduct drone operations remotely and beyond the operator’s line of sight (BVLOS) across the nation. This approval signifies one…
Response to Proposed DJI Ban, House Bill 2864, and the Countering CCP Drones Act
You may already be aware of the ongoing attempts to restrict the use of DJI drones in the United States. Last year, we faced House Bill H6572, which has re-emerged this year as House Bill H2864. This legislation, proposed under…
Chinese-made Drones: High Performance, Higher Concerns
U.S. Authorities are deploying Chinese-Made drones in vast numbers, igniting Senator Marco Rubio’s ire. According to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) documentation, state governments and local police departments across the east coast of the U.S. are acquiring and operating…
Lynchburg Police Secures Federal Funding for Drone Program
The Lynchburg Police Department (LPD) in Virginia is set to receive a significant technology upgrade, thanks to federal funding. Last week, the Lynchburg City Council voted unanimously to allocate $362,047 in federal funds to the LPD for purchasing cutting-edge equipment,…