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Autel Added to CMC List, NEW Matrice 4, DroneUp Contract Ended, DOD Expands LAANC
We have four stories for you this week: Autel and others added to the DoD CMC list, DJI releases the Matrice 4, Walmart ends their contract with DroneUp, and the DoD expands LAANC. Let’s get to it! Autel Added to…
FAA Grants Historic Airspace Management Approval to ANRA for NY Power Authority Drone Ops
ANRA Technologies has secured a game-changing Letter of Acceptance (LOA) from the FAA, paving the way for expanded beyond-visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) drone operations at the New York Power Authority (NYPA). This groundbreaking authorization, announced by ANRA Technologies, marks a significant…
DJI Mavic 3E gets CAT 2, Serious Drone Injury, Aloft LAANC Onboarding, & DJI Neo
Welcome to Your Weekly UAS News Update We have four stories for you this week: the Mavic 3 Enterprise gets Category 2 approval, which is a big deal; a Part 107 serious injury, we’ll talk about the details; Aloft completes…
Industry Experts Weigh In on Federal and State Drone Bans
In a recent discussion, drone industry experts Vic Moss and Greg Reverdiau shed light on the ongoing debate surrounding drone bans in the United States. Their conversation focused on the American Security Drone Act (ASDA), state-level regulations, and the potential…
FAA Expands Drone Integration with New Service Supplier Applications
A New Era for Drone Operations The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is set to broaden the horizons for drone integration into U.S. airspace by opening applications for new service suppliers under the Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) program…
Drone News: Anzu Robotics, DJI Power 1000, Sun ‘n Fun
Welcome to the weekly UAS news update. We have three stories for you this week: Anzu Robotics releases the Raptor, we have some new DJI releases, and then we have a drone show at Sun ‘n Fun that was absolutely…
Anzu Robotics Launches Innovative Raptor Drone Series with Aloft Technologies Partnership
In an exciting development for the drone industry, Anzu Robotics, LLC, has announced the launch of its Raptor and Raptor T drone platforms. These cutting-edge drones combine top-tier hardware with secure, domestically-developed software through a collaboration with Syracuse-based Aloft Technologies,…
Drone News: Remote ID, Police Drone Shot Down, Felony Charges Flying Over NFL, and the Super Bowl
Welcome to Weekly UAS News Update. We have four stories for you this week: Remote ID for the DJI Minis, an armed suspect escaped police after shooting down a drone, a man who faces felony charges after flying over an…
What are the rules to fly your drone in 2024?
Do you know the 10 simple rules for flying your drone for fun? Let’s take a look. 1. Flying your drone for fun Rule number one: You must fly your drone strictly for recreational purposes. This might sound obvious, but…
Navigating the Skies: FAA’s B4UFLY Service Enhances Drone Flying for Hobbyists
Understanding the Do’s and Don’ts of Recreational Drone Flight As the popularity of drone flying continues to soar, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) re-introduces an essential tool for recreational drone flyers. Starting February 1, 2024, the FAA’s B4UFLY service is…
AirAware – App for Recreational Pilots and Drone Enthusiasts
If you’re a recreational flyer in the United States, this video is for you. Knowing the rules for flying your drone can be confusing, but there’s an app for that. In this video, we’ll go over how AirAware can help…
Drone News: 2023 Year in Review, New Drones, Drones for Good, Don’t Be That Guy, and Regulations
Welcome to your Weekly UAS News Update, the New Year’s Edition. Let’s take a look at everything that happened this year, including drones for good, the “Don’t Be That Guy” compilation, drone regulation, Pilot Institute updates, and new drones. New…