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Amazon

Drone Registration: What You Need to Know

Today, we're going to talk about drone registration. I know it's a topic that a lot of people don't like to think about, but in the United States...

Russ 51 DronesAug 5

FAA

Hamilton County’s Drone Team Gears Up for Expanded Operations with FAA Licensing

The Hamilton County Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Team in Tennessee is taking steps to broaden its drone capabilities, according to Local 3 News. Team members recently underwent training for the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Part 107 Test, aiming to obtain individual FAA licenses. Expanding Drone Capabilities The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) says this new…

Haye KestelooJul 28

ACSL

ACSL Unveils NDAA-Compliant Smart Controller and Upgrades for SOTEN Drone

ACSL, Inc. has announced significant developments in their drone technology lineup, including a new smart controller and improvements to their flagship SOTEN drone. According to a press release from the company, these advancements aim to enhance efficiency and performance for drone operators in various fields. TENSO: A New Smart Controller for SOTEN The newly introduced…

Haye KestelooJul 26

Weaponized drones

FBI Reveals Drone’s Role in Attempted Assassination of Former President Trump

FBI Director Wray disclosed information about the role of a small DJI drone in the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.

Haye KestelooJul 25

Drone Incidents

Rogue Drone Flies Dangerously Close to Blue Angels, Sparking FAA Investigation

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched an investigation into a drone video captured at Pensacola Beach, Florida, earlier this month. The footage, which shows a drone flying perilously close to the Blue Angels as they returned from an airshow, has raised serious concerns about drone safety and regulations, according to Wear News. A Close…

Haye KestelooJul 22

FAA

Drone Flies Above Blue Angels, FAA FRIA Map, and a Burglary Suspect Caught by a Drone

We have three stories for you this week: a drone pilot that flies above the Blue Angels (not good), the FAA finally gets a FRIA map, and lastly...

Greg ReverdiauJul 19

DJI

Everything You Need to Know about the DJI Avata 2 FPV Drone

I've flown the DJI Avata 2 since its release, and while this drone is impressive within its design limits, it has some shortcomings that potential buyers

Jake SloanJul 16

FAA

Remote ID Poses a Danger to Legal Drone Operations, Say Pilots

In a recent Reddit post, a Texas-based agricultural drone operator shared a harrowing experience highlighting the potential dangers of the FAA’s Remote ID for drones. The incident has sparked a heated discussion among drone enthusiasts, who argue that the system compromises the safety of legal drone operations by exposing the pilot’s location to the public.…

Haye KestelooJul 12

FAA

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