Temporary Flight Restriction
Temporary Flight Restriction Drones: Stay updated on Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) impacting drone operations. Learn how TFRs affect where and when you can fly drones.
Drones Grounded as Wildfire Risk Soars in Silver City
The Gila National Forest in New Mexico is facing a very high risk of wildfire, with recent incidents highlighting the ongoing threat. As firefighting efforts intensify, a new danger has emerged: unauthorized drone flights near active fire sites. These drone…
Texas Attorney Defies FAA Drone Ban to Expose Environmental Disaster
Railroad Commission Files Complaint The Texas Railroad Commission (RRC) has filed a complaint with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) against Sarah Stogner, an oil and gas attorney and candidate for the 143rd district attorney. The complaint alleges that Stogner violated…
Drone News: Drone Shop Owner Arrested for Flights, Baltimore Bridge TFR, Avata 2 Release and More?
Welcome to our weekly UAS News Update, and we have three stories for you this week. A drone shop owner gets arrested for prison drops. The Baltimore Bridge collapse TFR. And then, lastly, a possible DJI Avata 2 release next…
Drone News: DJI Release Leaks, AUVSI’s Stance on Drone Bans, & an Update on the NFL Drone Flight
Welcome to Weekly UAS News Update This week, we have three exciting stories for you: a new DJI release, controversy involving AUVSI, and an update on the individual who flew a drone over an NFL game in Maryland. Let’s dive…
Drone News: Man Sentenced for Shooting Drone, SkyeBrowse Lite, & AMA Approved for Temporary FRIAs
Welcome to the 250th episode of your Weekly UAS News Update. That’s right, 250! We have three stories for you this week: the sentencing of a Florida man after shooting down a drone, the release of SkyBrowse Light, and lastly,…
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…
Drone Disruption at AFC Championship Game Leads to Federal Charges
A High-Flying Drone Hazard Interrupts Major Sporting Event In a startling drone incident that marred the excitement of the AFC Championship game on January 28 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, a Pennsylvania man has been charged with felony federal…
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…
Reckless Drone Pilot Breaches National Mall Airspace, Sparks Outrage
A Brazen Act of Irresponsibility The FPV drone community is in uproar following a highly irresponsible act by a Canadian drone pilot, Adrien Salv. Salv recently flew his FPV drone at the National Mall in Washington, D.C., performing a dive…
Drone Disruptions: Elevated Concerns at Ravens Games
Security Risks as Drones Invade NFL Airspace at M&T Bank Stadium In a startling breach of security, the airspace above M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore witnessed an unprecedented eight drone violations during November, disrupting the Baltimore Ravens’ NFL games. This…
Drone Dangers: CalFire Warns Public Against Flying Near Wildfires
Keeping the skies clear for firefighting operations In recent years, drone popularity has surged tremendously. Yet, as these flying devices gain traction, they’ve presented new challenges, especially around firefighting zones. CalFire, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, is…