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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…
Drones Take Flight in Rural Alaska with Federal Funding Boost
Bethel Serves as Proving Ground for Drone Technology In a groundbreaking initiative, the Western Alaska hub community of Bethel is embracing drone technology to enhance public safety and disaster response across its vast regional travel network. With a mere 16…
NYPD Drones Assist in Post-Earthquake Inspection Efforts
In the aftermath of a 4.8 magnitude earthquake that shook New York City, the New York Police Department (NYPD) has deployed drones to aid in inspecting buildings and bridges for potential structural damage. The NYPD, in collaboration with the buildings…
Robot Coyote Deployed to Prevent Bird Strikes at Alaska Airport
In an effort to enhance safety and reduce the risk of bird strikes, the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities has introduced a new robot named Aurora to patrol the Fairbanks airport. The robot, roughly the size of a…
DoT’s to Audit FAA’s Efforts to Integrate BVLOS Drone Ops
The Dawn of a New Era in BVLOS Drone Operations Imagine a world where drones zip across the sky, inspecting bridges, delivering packages, and even aiding in emergency services—all without a human pilot in sight. Sounds like something out of…
DJI Data Breach, FAA Auth Extended, AirData Public Portal, Ohio DOT Drone Surveillance
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have four drone stories for you this week: a DJI data breach that actually turned out to be a scam, the FAA authorization is extended once more, AirData creates a public portal…
Ohio Embarks on Innovative Drone Traffic Surveillance Program
Innovative Skies: Ohio’s New Frontier in Traffic Management The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is setting a new precedent in traffic surveillance technology by deploying a large drone to monitor a bustling highway stretch outside Columbus. This pioneering initiative has…
Revolution in Avalanche Mitigation: Alaska’s Pioneering Drone Technology
In a groundbreaking development, Alaska has taken a significant leap forward in avalanche mitigation technology. This winter, the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) in collaboration with the Alaska Railroad Corporation (ARCC) and Drone Amplified, a trailblazer in…
Balancing the Skies: South Dakota’s New Drone Legislation
Safeguarding Privacy and Safety in the Air In the expansive skies above South Dakota, drones have become a familiar sight, buzzing with the potential for innovation and the shadow of misuse. Amidst this aerial evolution, Republican Senator David Johnson has…
Groundbreaking Drone Delivery of Medications in Virginia’s Eastern Shore
A Revolution in Healthcare Accessibility Virginia Beach witnesses a pioneering healthcare initiative, with the successful implementation of drone delivery for essential hypertension medications by the Riverside Health System on Virginia’s Eastern Shore. This innovative project, part of the Elevating Health…