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Drones Prove Deer Hunt Was Needed at Quabbin Park
When Massachusetts officials told residents a deer hunt was necessary at Quabbin Park, some locals were not convinced, as reported by the Boston Herald. They questioned the headcount, the math, and possibly the eyesight of whoever was doing the counting.…
New C-UAS Authority, SkyeBrowse Update, Drone Delivers Life Jacket, Pilot Pleads Guilty
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. I have four stories for you this week that every pilot needs to know about. Police just got new counter-drone authority with a bill that President Trump signed into law yesterday. SkyeBrowse released…
Man Guilty After Flying Drone Over MLB All Star Game
Mitchell Parsons Hughes, a 47 year old from Decatur, decided that the 2025 MLB All Star Game at Truist Park needed one more airborne participant, and instead of a fastball or a pop fly, he sent a wayward drone sailing…
NASA and Department of War Advance BVLOS Cargo Drone Operations in North Dakota
NASA and the Department of Defence War recently conducted a successful live flight demonstration in North Dakota, showcasing beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) cargo drone operations as part of ongoing efforts to advance long-distance unmanned aerial logistics. According to…
Mini 5 Pro leaks, DOC Drone Regulations on Trade and Importation, 30-mile Drone Delivery
Welcome to the weekly UAS news update. There are three stories this week: more DJI Mini 5 Pro leaks with a possible release date, a forthcoming Department of Commerce regulation on drone trade and importation, and a 30-mile medical drone…
Alaska DOT’s Skydio X10 Drone Livestreams Record-Breaking Flood
When a record-breaking glacial flood threatened Juneau, Alaska, the Department of Transportation (DOT) deployed a powerful new tool to keep the city safe: a team of drone pilots. By providing a 24/7, real-time video feed of the rising waters, they…
Kansas Just Made History With a 30-Mile Medical Drone Delivery
In the vast, open spaces of rural America, the distance between hospitals can be a matter of life and death. Getting a critical medical supply from one town to another often means a long, slow drive. But in Kansas, a…
Electra’s EL9 Redefines Air Travel with Ultra-Short Flights
Hello, drone lovers! Get ready to have your props spun by a game-changer in aviation. Electra.aero, partnering with Surf Air Mobility and Virginia Tech, just dropped a bombshell with public demos of their EL2 Ultra Short tech demonstrator on August…
UDOT’s Drone-Powered Mission to Save Utah’s Red Canyon Arches
Picture this: two century-old arches, carved from southern Utah’s red rock, standing proud over State Route 12. These are the Red Canyon Arches, iconic gateways to what’s now Bryce Canyon National Park. Built in 1925, they’ve welcomed travelers for generations.…
NV5 Secures $10M Drone Mapping Contract to Boost North Carolina Infrastructure
NV5, a leader in tech-enabled engineering solutions, has landed a two-year, $10 million contract with the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) to deliver advanced drone-based geospatial services, enhancing infrastructure planning statewide. This deal leverages unmanned aerial systems (UAS) to…
Michigan Drone Delivery Project Lands Second State Grant of $950,000
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,…
Blueflite’s Drone Logistics Expansion in Lafayette, LA, Set to Transform Emergency Healthcare
In a groundbreaking move for medical logistics, Blueflite, a trailblazer in drone technology, has chosen Lafayette, Louisiana, as its new expansion hub, backed by a $250,000 investment from the Ochsner Louisiana Innovation Fund (OLIF). This strategic relocation positions Lafayette as…