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Skydio 2’s amazing obstacle avoidance or dumb luck?
Check out this video on Youtube from Brandonee916 where he uses the autonomously flying Skydio 2 to film a Tesla Model 3 in full self-driving mode Beta on public roads in the Nevada desert. At one point in the video,…
Are we witnessing the collapse of drone registration?
We are in familiar territory once again as drones are sure to be a hot item as gifts this Christmas season. One can only expect that we’ll see an influx of new drone users take to the skies after the…
NLR VR simulator lets you experience drone flyover sounds in a city
In the future, we expect all kinds of drones to be flying in and over our cities. For instance, drones carrying urgently needed medical items, or even electrically powered air taxis. Developments like these will only get off the ground,…
DJI FPV Goggles V2 and DJI FPV Remote Controller 2 confirmed in FCC filings
The DJI FPV Goggles V2 and DJI FPV Remote Controller 2 have been confirmed in FCC filings that were made public just minutes ago. FCC filings can now be released much closer to the actual launch date of a new…
National Defense Authorization Act banning Chinese drone tech repealed
A House version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that aimed to prohibit the purchase of Chinese drone technology by U.S. federal agencies or with federal funding has been repealed by Congressmen.
FLIR Systems buys Blue sUAS drone manufacturer Altavian
In a press release, FLIR Systems announced that the company has bought privately-held Blue sUAS drone manufacturer Altavian Inc., best known for its unmanned aircraft for defense and public safety customers.
How to avoid the wrath of the FAA, according to 51 Drones
Russ from 51 Drones released a great video with seven tips that you can do to avoid the wrath of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), as some drone pilots are experiencing.
FAA fines Philadelphia drone pilot and Youtuber $184,500
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has fined drone pilot Mikey from Philadelphia, better known as Youtube comedian PhillydroneLife, for $184,500 $182,004 in proposed civil penalties for the drone videos he live-streamed to Youtube. Yes, you read that correctly, $182,004 in…
Aerial highways, the future of drone deliveries? And, who should own them?
Will aerial highways become the way of the future when it comes to drone deliveries? The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has teamed up with Airspace Link, Inc., a Detroit-based provider of drone-flight authorization and management solutions, and the city of…
FAA publishes airworthiness criteria for certification of 10 different drones
As Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) moves closer to integrating drones in the national airspace, the agency published airworthiness criteria for the proposed certification of 10 different Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) or drones as special class aircraft.
FBI arrests drone pilot after crashing UAS into LAPD helicopter
This morning, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) arrested a drone pilot from Hollywood on a federal charge alleging that he recklessly operated an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) that crashed into and damaged a helicopter from the Los Angeles Police…
FAA to survey drone pilot fatigue and rest for future rulemaking
As the drone industry keeps expanding, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces a new survey to collect data on drone pilot fatigue and rest. The aviation authority will use the results from the study for future rulemaking.