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Firmatek Integrates ACSL SOTEN Drone for Utility Inspections, Addressing Regulatory Concerns

Firmatek, a leader in utility infrastructure inspections, has integrated the ACSL SOTEN drone into its operations to meet growing regulatory and security requirements for critical infrastructure inspections. This move comes as American utilities seek NDAA-compliant drone solutions that prioritize efficiency and innovation. Shifting Landscape of Utility Drone Solutions The drone industry is facing

Haye KestelooAug 14

DJI

Drone Ban CCP Update, 1st Cat 2 Drone, New DJI Model, & FAA Authorizes Commercial BVLOS

Welcome to Weekly UAS News Update. We have four stories for you this week: Let’s get to it! Canning CCP Drone Act Update Not so good news: A new Senate Amendment to the 2025 NDAA hopes to add the Canning CCP Drones Act. If enacted, the Canning CCP language would revoke all FCC approval for…

Haye KestelooAug 2

Why the DJI Air 4 Will Likely Launch Before the DJI Mavic 4

United States

US Senators Urged to Ban Chinese DJI Drones from American Skies

As we reported recently, a new push to ban DJI drones is underway in the US Senate. This latest attempt comes after a previous proposal to outlaw the Chinese-made unmanned aircraft was dropped from the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), according to The Register. The push for a DJI drone ban The original ban was…

Haye KestelooJul 27

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

Countering CCP Drones Act

Senate Amendment Proposes Inclusion of Countering CCP Drones Act in NDAA

The ongoing debate surrounding Chinese-made drones in the U.S. has taken a new turn. According to a tweet by Scott Shtofman, a bipartisan amendment has been submitted to include the Countering CCP Drones Act in the Senate’s version of the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The Amendment’s Significance While the House version…

Haye KestelooJul 26

FreeFly Systems

Freefly Systems Unveils New Astro Drone Variant, Teases Future Products

Freefly Systems, a leading American drone manufacturer, announced a new variant of their popular Astro drone, featuring NDAA-compliant radios.

Haye KestelooJul 18

Watts Innovations

Senate Bill Release, 55 Drones Lost, Freefly Astro Prime, & Watts Innovations Shuts Down

Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have 4 stories for you: Senate NDAA Bill Release, drone show loses 55 drones, the Freefly Astro Prime, and Watts Innovations is transitioning into something else. Senate NDAA Bill Release The Senate version of the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) was released this week without the…

Greg ReverdiauJul 12

Countering CCP Drones Act

Senate Version of NDAA Excludes Countering CCP Drones Act Language

Vic Moss from the Drone Service Provider Alliance and the Drone Advocacy Alliance has shared important news regarding the Countering CCP Drones Act. In a Facebook video, Moss revealed that the language of this controversial act is not included in the Senate version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025. Key…

Haye KestelooJul 10

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