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Revolutionary C-Band Drone Flights: A Leap Forward for U.S. Drone Operations
In an unprecedented move, the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma (CNO) and their technology partner, uAvionix, have made history. They’ve completed America’s first drone flights that go beyond the visual line of sight (BVLOS) using aviation-protected C-Band radio. This marks a…
DJI Leaks? Possible Midair with Drone, Remote ID and the Super Bowl
Welcome to the Weekly UAS News update. We have three stories for you this week. The first one concerns DJI leaks for the DJI Mini 4. We also have a report of a drone that allegedly hit an Airbus in…
Clearing the Skies: FAA Sheds Light on Local Drone Regulation with Updated Fact Sheet
In a move that ends years of ambiguity, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has unveiled new guidelines on the regulation of drones at federal, state, and local levels. This recent development emerged almost a decade after the agency’s last significant…
Texas Wildfire Incident Sparks Concern Over Drone Safety
In a recent brush with danger, a helicopter battling the Barth Fire in Caldwell County came perilously close to a drone. This alarming near-miss prompted an urgent plea from the Texas A&M Forest Service. On Tuesday, officials revealed that while…
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…
Swimmer’s Drone Snafu in Hudson River Adventure
The world-famous endurance swimmer, Lewis Pugh, found himself in deep waters this week, but not just due to his 315-mile swim challenge of the Hudson River. The real trouble bubbled up when his team’s drone took to the skies in…
The Skyward Surge of Police Drones: A Boon or a Concern?
Police drones in the hands of police are on the rise, and they’re taking the sky with unprecedented speed. While some celebrate the tech advancement, others raise concerns about privacy and regulation. The State of Police Drones “A world where…
US Urges Iran to Halt Drone Sales to Russia amid Rising Tensions
The US is urging Iran to cease its sale of armed drones and related parts to Russia, particularly as these are being deployed in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. This request is part of broader, unwritten discussions between Washington and…
Blue sUAS or US-made drones don’t cut it for Ukraine
The Blue sUAS, or drones produced in the U.S., fail to meet Ukraine’s needs due to their high deployment costs. This is in contrast to Chinese-made drones, which are more affordable, easier to operate, and more capable. This sentiment is…
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…
Skydio’s Ascend 2023: A Pioneering Leap in Drone Tech
A revolutionary drone event is taking to the skies on September 20, 2023, at 10 am PST. Dubbed “Ascend 2023,” this virtual affair from Skydio promises to be more than a standard technology conference. Here’s why every drone enthusiast should…
FAA Symposium/AAM Summit, Pyka Pelican Spray, China Drone Export Restrictions
Welcome to your Weekly UAS News Update. We have three stories for you this week. The first one is from the FAA Symposium and the AAM Summit currently taking place. Next, we discuss the Pica Pelican spray that has received…