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Parrot Anafi USA First Flight and Impressions – Small But Mighty
Hey there, folks! I’m Billy Kyle, and today I’m stoked to share my first flight experience with the Parrot Anafi USA drone, a sleek piece of tech designed and made right here in the good ol’ U.S. of A. This…
Will Remote ID Get Postponed? The ball is in FAA’s court
Dear FAA, In the last few months, we have been hearing a lot of chatter: “Is my drone going to be compliant?” “DJI said they won’t update my drone.” “My module is backordered and it won’t be here in time.”…
DJI Air 3 Beginner’s Guide – Get Ready For Your First Flight
G’day folks! Shawn here from Air Photography. This is my Beginner’s Guide for the DJI Air 3. This Beginner’s Guide is designed for those who have never flown a drone before. We will go over the hardware, the software, and…
Skydio Halts Consumer Drone Sales, Shifts Focus to Professionals
Four years after releasing the Skydio 2, a drone famed for its unique autonomous object tracking and advanced cinematic features like KeyFrame, Skydio has announced a halt in selling drones to consumers. Skydio’s CEO, Adam Bry, stated in a press…
Revolutionizing Logistics with Matternet’s Delivery Drones
Imagine a world where delivery drones are as commonplace as delivery trucks, zipping through the sky carrying everything from medications to fast food. This is the vision Andreas Raptopoulos, the co-founder and CEO of Matternet, is making a reality. A…
DJI Mavic 2 Drone Plays Crucial Role in Yellowstone River Rescue Operation
In a remarkable demonstration of teamwork and technological prowess, emergency services in Billings, Montana, combined forces for an effective multi-agency water rescue operation on July 9, 2023. Responding to a distress call from the Yellowstone River, the emergency teams ensured…
Up in the Air: Schulman’s Influence on Drone Policy
In this brief interview, Ramón Roche from PX4 dives into the experiences of Brendan Schulman, a key figure in shaping U.S. drone policy. Schulman, currently serving as Vice President of Policy & Government Relations at Boston Dynamics, cut his teeth…
New Drone Innovations, Update to Part 137, and DJI Air 3 Leaks
Welcome to the Weekly UAS News Update. We have three stories for you this week. The first one is two new cool drone techs that we found, an update on the agricultural spraying approval – that’s part 137 if you’re…
The REAL Reason They Want to Ban DJI!
Well, they are trying to ban your DJI drones again, and this time it’s a little more concerning. They claim it’s in the name of National Security, but I think I have actually figured out why they are pushing even…
Navigating Change: Trottenberg Ascends as Acting FAA Head
On Thursday, the US Department of Transportation announced that Deputy Secretary Polly Trottenberg will take on the role of acting head of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The decision is effective immediately, placing her in the seat vacated by Billy…
Naval Group Charts Path for Armed Underwater Drones
In a progressive move towards achieving maritime mastery, France’s military has entrusted Naval Group with the task of conducting a study on the design of an armed unmanned underwater drone. The contract, bestowed on May 4 by the Armed Forces…
Response to Proposed DJI Ban, House Bill 2864, and the Countering CCP Drones Act
You may already be aware of the ongoing attempts to restrict the use of DJI drones in the United States. Last year, we faced House Bill H6572, which has re-emerged this year as House Bill H2864. This legislation, proposed under…