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FAA

Business Aviation Group Pushes FAA for Universal Electronic Conspicuity in Drone Regulation Fight

The National Business Aviation Association has thrown its weight behind a safety-first approach to the FAA’s proposed drone regulations, urging regulators to require electronic conspicuity for all aircraft rather than creating complex new right-of-way rules that could fragment the national airspace. In comments submitted today to the Federal Aviation Administration and Transportation Security Admi

Haye KestelooOct 6

Minnesota Drone Sightings Spark ICE Surveillance Fears as Operation Metro Surge Reshapes What Flying Overhead Means - Mom, Can I Have An Air 3S? No, We Have a Mini 5 Pro at Home

DJI

UK Slashes Drone Registration Threshold to 100 Grams – DJI Mini 5 Pro Owners Must Comply by January 2026

Starting January 1, 2026, the United Kingdom will become the strictest drone regulator in the Western world by requiring registration for any drone weighing over 100 grams. The new rule drops the current 250-gram threshold by more than half, impacting virtually every consumer drone on the market – including the recently launched DJI Mini 5…

Haye KestelooOct 2

Auterion

Part 108 NPRM Updates, Skydio’s New Drones, $130M for Auterion, Drone Collision Update

Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have four stories for you this week: Part 108 NPRM updates, Skydio unveiling two new drones for specialized operations, Auterion securing $130 million in funding, and an update to last week’s story on the SuperScooper mid-air collision. Let’s get to it. Part 108 NPRM: Deadline Approaching First…

Greg ReverdiauSep 26

Today, here are 25 essential items every drone pilot should consider packing when heading out to fly, organized into five categories. By the end of this video, the goal is to provide a complete checklist to make shoots more efficient, professional, and stress-free. Hi everyone, welcome ba

DJI

Top 25 Things YOU Need to Have in Your Drone Bag.

Today, here are 25 essential items every drone pilot should consider packing when heading out to fly, organized into five categories.

Russ 51 DronesAug 29

New FAA Drone Rules - Part 108 Explained

FAA

New FAA Drone Rules – BVLOS and Part 108 Explained

Proposal to fly a drone beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS, Part 108) is out, and it's 650 pages long, written by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

Greg ReverdiauAug 16

FAA

Embry-Riddle Study Uncovers Drones Breaching FAA’s 400-Foot Limit, Heightening Mid-Air Collision Risks

Researchers at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University have uncovered patterns in drone operations that challenge safety norms, with many small uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) flying above the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) established 400-foot ceiling. This nationwide analysis highlights growing drone usage and identifies “hot spots” where encounters with manned aircraft could escalate. The

Haye KestelooJul 15

Skydio

Remote ID in 2025 – How to Detect Drones with the DroneTag Rider

Before diving into that question, let’s cover some background. What Is Remote ID? Remote ID is often described as a digital license plate for drones. It broadcasts your drone’s location, altitude, velocity, and either the controller’s location or the takeoff point. History of Remote ID Introduced in 2019 through a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM)…

Greg ReverdiauJun 10

DJI

DJI Responds to Trump’s Executive Orders with Focus on Security and Collaboration

On June 6, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed two Executive Orders to enhance U.S. drone security and innovation, prompting a comprehensive response from DJI, the world’s leading drone manufacturer. Facing potential restrictions due to its Chinese origins, DJI issued an official statement reaffirming its commitment to safety, security, and growth within the U.S. drone…

Haye KestelooJun 7

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