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Drone Council Suggests Updating Airspace Rules at Sports Events

Aloft

Drone Advisory Council Proposes Modernizing Airspace Restrictions at Sporting Events

The Drone Advisory Council, a key player in the integration and regulation of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) within the national airspace system

Haye KestelooApr 26

Anzu Robotics

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 amazing. So let’s get to it. AnzuRobotics Releases the Raptor First up this week, Anzu…

Greg ReverdiauApr 19

Skydio

NYPA Expands Drone Program with FAA Waiver for BVLOS Ops

The New York Power Authority announced a significant expansion of its drone program, having obtained a waiver from the FAA to conduct drone ops

Haye KestelooApr 17

FAA

Drones Pose Challenges to Airport Safety and Security

Unauthorized drones near airports have become a concern for aviation safety and security. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) prohibits

Haye KestelooApr 17

The new drone guidelines, published in the federal register on April 5, incorporate the updated means of compliance established by the Virginia Tech Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership (MAAP).

FAA

FAA Updates Drone Guidelines with Help from Virginia Tech Researchers

The new drone guidelines incorporate the updated means of compliance established by the Virginia Tech Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership (MAAP).

Haye KestelooApr 16

FAA

FAA Grants Waiver for Civil Drone Operations at Nevada Test Site

The FAA granted the Nevada Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Test Site (UASTS) a waiver allowing civil (non-public) drone operations.

Haye KestelooApr 16

DJI Mini 4 Pro -14 Reasons To Upgrade From Your Mini 3 Pro

DJI

DJI Releases New Firmware Update for Mini 4 Pro Drone

On April 11, 2024, DJI, the world's leading drone manufacturer, released a new firmware update for their popular Mini 4 Pro drone. This update...

Haye KestelooApr 15

Chula Vista police drone - FAA approval for Chula Vista Police Department to fly beyond-visual-line-of-sight

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State Supreme Court Declines to Hear Chula Vista Police Drone Case, Potentially Opening Door for Public Access to Some Footage

The California Supreme Court has denied the city of Chula Vista’s request to review a lower court ruling that could require the Police Department to release some of its drone footage to the public. This decision effectively upholds the December appellate court ruling, which questioned whether all drone footage should be considered confidential and exempt…

Haye KestelooApr 13

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