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DJI

DJI Leaks? Possible Midair with Drone, Remote ID and the Super Bowl

The first one concerns DJI Mini 4 leaks. We also have a report of a drone that allegedly hit an Airbus. Lastly, we discovered that Remote ID was

Haye KestelooAug 25

Clearing the Skies: FAA Sheds Light on Local Drone Regulation - FAA Updates Drone Waivers to Boost Safety and Broaden Operations - FAA rules allow small drones to fly over people and at night - Remote ID for Drones and Operations Over People delayed - FAA adds citizen drone pilots to Drone Advisory Committee

FAA

Clearing the Skies: FAA Sheds Light on Local Drone Regulation with Updated Fact Sheet

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) unveiled new guidelines on the regulation of drones at federal, state, and local levels with updated fact sheet.

Haye KestelooAug 23

FAA

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...

Haye KestelooAug 23

FAA

Swimmer’s Drone Snafu in Hudson River Adventure

Lewis Pugh, found himself in deep waters this week, but not just due to his 315-mile swim challenge of the Hudson River. his team used a drone

Haye KestelooAug 21

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. - Felon with 29 prior convictions who shot down police drone with illegal firearm will be prosecuted

Skyward

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

Haye KestelooAug 20

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 Tehran aimed at reducing existing tensions.

White House

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 conflict

Haye KestelooAug 16

Blue sUAS

Blue sUAS or US-made drones don’t cut it for Ukraine

Blue sUAS, or U.S. made drones fail to meet Ukraine's needs due to their high deployment costs. This is in contrast to Chinese-made drones

Haye KestelooAug 14

Skydio

Skydio’s Ascend 2023: A Pioneering Leap in Drone Tech

A drone event is taking to the skies on September 20, 2023, at 10 am PST. Dubbed "Ascend 2023," this virtual affair from Skydio promises

Haye KestelooAug 9

US Government

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