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FAA

State Lawmakers Outlawing Drones?!?!

This video is intended to assist state and local agencies and lawmakers when it comes to writing and adopting rules and regulations in their

Russ 51 DronesApr 12

DJI

Florida just banned Autel & DJI with the Blue sUAS List

So, the title of this video, “Florida is Banning DJI Drones,” is partially true. Essentially, they are banning the use of DJI and Autel Robotics drones, along with any Chinese-related drones, for law enforcement and any state agency. Now, why should this matter to you? Well, this is part of the sUAS Blue List that…

Haye KestelooApr 11

DJI

DeSantis, we’re mad as hell, and we’re not going to take this anymore!

On April 5th, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis approved a change in Florida Statute 934.50, flushing over $200 Million in state-purchased drones

Haye KestelooApr 8

DJI

NEW DJI Mavic 3 Pro Leaks – Coming Soon?

As you can see, we've got new leaks of a potential upcoming product from DJI, the DJI Mavic 3 Pro. These were leaked overnight from the...

Shawn Air PhotographyApr 7

Skydio

Blue sUAS Problems and Florida DMS Secretary Accused of Pimping for Skydio

Several first responders explained the problems with Blue sUAS, and Florida DMS Secretary Pedro Allende was accused of pimping for Skydio.

Haye KestelooMar 31

Autel Robotics

Remote ID – Is Your Drone Remote ID Compliant?

A Remote ID is required to be active on your drone by September 16, 2023. You're probably not ready. Finding out if your drone is compliant

Greg ReverdiauMar 27

FPV Freedom Coalition Seeks Help Raising Recreational Weight Limit

DJI

FPV Coalition Advocating for Recreational Drone Max Weight Increase from 250g to 1kg

FPV Coalition seeks help from entire drone community to help advocate for increasing weight restriction for recreational drone use from 250g to 1kg.

Dave ZieglerMar 22

DJI

Petition for DJI to Update Phantom 4 Pro V2 to be Remote ID Compliant

I spoke with DJI, including with a supervisor in communication with engineering, and was told now that the Phantom 4 Pro V2 would NOT be updated with Remote ID, despite previous assurances it would be. The Mavic Pro Platinum, which uses the same OcuSync version and DJI Go 4 app has an approved DOC, so…

Dave ZieglerMar 16

US Government

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