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U.S. to purge ‘untrusted’ Chinese apps from U.S. networks
Good morning! Here’s the next step in the ongoing trade war between the United States and China. The Trump administration said on Wednesday that it is stepping up efforts to purge ‘untrusted’ Chinese apps from U.S. digital networks, according to…
Parrot expands partnership with Dronisos using the ANAFI platform
Parrot has been in the news recently for ending their consumer drone offering, going after DJI by saying that you can’t trust Chinese-made drones as part of their ANAFI USA marketing campaign, and for having their PR Firm push data…
DJI Mavic 3 delayed ‘until Trump is gone’ says source inside DJI
The DJI Mavic 3 will be delayed ‘until Trump is gone’ says a source inside DJI. This is the information we have received today from one of the sources that we’ve worked with for a long time. Furthermore, this breaking…
FCC filing shows DJI Osmo Mobile 4 handheld gimbal might be released soon
In an FCC filing, we can see that a DJI Osmo Mobile 4 is in the works. The filing shows up in the FCC database a little less than twelve months from the launch of the DJI Osmo Mobile 3.
UAS Integration Pilot Program will NOT be extended says FAA
We just learned that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is not planning to extend the UAS Integration Pilot Program when it expires by its own terms on October 25, 2020.
Flying drones near Naval Air Station in Jacksonville, FL is prohibited
Flying drones within a five-mile radius of the Naval Air Station and within a three-mile radius of Outlying Landing Field Whitehouse in Jacksonville, Florida is prohibited.
Counter-drone systems tested by Department of Homeland Security to thwart drug smugglers
The Department of Homeland Security is testing counter-drone systems under authority granted in a 2018 law reauthorizing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) partially to thwart drug smugglers and other criminal organizations at the border.
DJI Mavic 3 not shown in patent filing
The DJI patent filing that was shown at the end of last week does not show the DJI Mavic 3. Instead, these drawings go back to another filing from August 30, 2017, and explain DJI’s folding mechanism as it is…
DOI drone order creates confusion for Cape Cod shark researchers
The Department of the Interior’s drone order, which temporarily halted all non-emergency unmanned aircraft systems fleet operations, creates confusion for shark researchers in Cape Cod who use drones to spot and study sharks along the coastline. The Cape Cod National…
FAA is looking to fill positions on Drone Advisory Committee
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is looking to fill positions on the Drone Advisory Committee. In the past, many (including me) have been critical that recreational and commercial drone pilots are under-represented on the DAC. This is a change top…
Don’t interfere with wildland fire operations when flying your drone!
“Don’t interfere with wildland fire operations when flying your drone!” is the message that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) wants to get across to all drone pilots. A recent example of a fire fighting operation that was interrupted by an…
Colorado Drone Mystery not explained by official FAA documents
An unprecedented look into official FAA documents and emails provide no conclusive answer to the Colorado Drone Mystery. A partially redacted email does show that DJI offered to use their DJI Aeroscope equipment at no cost to help determine if any…