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NJ Lawmaker Storms Out of ‘Amateur Hour’ FBI Drone Briefing
State Representative Brian Bergen, a former Apache helicopter pilot who helped establish the Army’s initial unmanned aircraft training battalion, walked out of Wednesday’s high-level security briefing at New Jersey State Police headquarters, calling it “amateur hour” and “worthless” in addressing…
Innovative Drone Program Set to Transform Healthcare Access for Isolated Chesapeake Bay Community
A game-changing drone delivery initiative is poised to revolutionize healthcare access for Smith Island’s isolated residents, backed by a $1.76 million U.S. Department of Transportation grant, according to the University of Maryland’s recent announcement. Remote Community Faces Critical Healthcare Challenges…
FAA’s BVLOS Drone Regulation Delay Sparks Industry-Wide Concerns
The Federal Aviation Administration has missed a critical deadline for publishing regulations on beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone operations, potentially stalling industry growth until January 2025, according to a recent announcement from Congressional leaders. The Missed Deadline Explained…
Michigan Invests $6 Million in Advanced Aerial Mobility Projects
Michigan is taking a significant step towards becoming a leader in drone and unpiloted aircraft technology. The state has announced a $6 million investment in four projects aimed at scaling up infrastructure for advanced aerial mobility. Funding the Future of…
Michigan Invests Millions in Drone Infrastructure to Lead Air Mobility Revolution
Michigan is taking bold steps to position itself at the forefront of the drone industry, as reported by Axios Detroit. The state’s Democratic leadership has allocated $7.5 million in the state budget to continue developing drone infrastructure, aiming to unlock…
Texas Man Charged for Flying Drone Near Rangers Playoff Game
Complaint Alleges Illegal Drone Flight During ALCS Game 4 A Texas man, Jason Carvell Banner, has been charged for flying an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) in restricted airspace surrounding Globe Life Field in Arlington on October 19, 2023. The incident…
ADOT Deploys Drone to Monitor Pump Stations Ahead of Arizona Monsoon
Drone Helps ADOT Prepare for Flash Flooding Threats The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) is using a drone to monitor pump stations that remove storm runoff from many sections of Valley freeways during the upcoming summer monsoon. The drone is…
Why the Countering CCP Drones Act Could Cripple the US Drone Industry
In a thought-provoking LinkedIn post, Chris Fink, Founder & CEO at Unmanned Vehicle Technologies (UVT), sheds light on the potential consequences of the Countering CCP Drones Act and the Drones for First Responders Act (DFR Act). As an industry insider,…
Bipartisan Bill Aims to Extend Federal Counter-Drone Powers
Lawmakers Seek to Balance Security and Civil Liberties A bipartisan group of House lawmakers introduced a bill on Tuesday that would extend the federal government’s authority to counter threats posed by drones while also safeguarding the rights of responsible drone…
UDOT Tests Vertiports for Drone Delivery and Air Taxis in Utah
The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is leading the charge in drone delivery and air taxi innovation. With the help of Utah State University, UDOT has successfully launched the state’s first air taxi from a “vertiport.” What Is a Vertiport?…
Graffiti Wars: Washington Unleashes a High-Tech Drone to Clean Up
Battling Tags from the Sky: A New Drone Enters the Fight In a groundbreaking move to combat graffiti, Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has introduced a pioneering solution—a high-tech drone specifically designed to tackle graffiti. This drone, a significant…
FAA Reauthorization, DJI Mini 4K, and Robinson Helicopters Purchased Ascent AeroSystems
Welcome to the Weekly UAS News Update! We have three stories for you this week: the FAA reauthorization is getting there, there’s a new DJI Mini 4K out of nowhere, and lastly, Robinson Helicopters is going to purchase Ascent Aero…
