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Executive Order Rumors, Ohio Bill to Shoot Drones, Wing Flytrex Partnership, WA Rescue
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have four stories this week: a rumored executive order on drones, an Ohio bill allowing drones to be shot down, a partnership between Wing and Flytrex, and a successful drone rescue. Let’s…
FAA Admits Uncertainty on Drone Numbers in U.S. Airspace, Raising Safety Concerns
Acting FAA Administrator Chris Rocheleau revealed during a House Appropriations subcommittee hearing that the agency lacks precise data on the number of drones operating in U.S. airspace at any given time, sparking concerns among drone professionals and recreational pilots. This…
DJI Counters U.S. Drone Ban Concerns with Privacy and Security Assurances
DJI, the leading Chinese drone manufacturer, has issued a detailed statement addressing concerns over a potential U.S. executive order that could ban Chinese-made drones, as reported by DroneXL. The executive order, which President Trump is expected to sign soon according…
Amazon’s 60-Minute Drone Delivery: Fast, Futuristic, and a Bit Wild
Picture this: you’re chilling in your backyard, in a hammock, sipping a (really) cold one, when a sleek Amazon MK30 drone buzzes in, drops your new DJI Mini 5 Pro, and zips off—all in under an hour. That’s the magic…
Hong Kong Police Expand Drone Patrols: A New Era for Law Enforcement
The Hong Kong Police Force has launched an expanded drone patrol program, targeting both rural borders and urban centers to boost crime detection. Reported by the South China Morning Post, this initiative highlights the growing role of drones in law…
How to Register Your Drone in 2025 (Avoid $10,000 Fines)
Did you know that in the United States, failing to register your drone could result in a fine of up to $10,000? Don’t take the risk. In the next few minutes, I’ll guide you through the step-by-step process of registering…
Israel’s Iron Beam Laser: A New Era in Air Defense
Israel has achieved a significant milestone in military technology by successfully deploying a high-powered laser system, known as Iron Beam or Magen Or, to neutralize Hezbollah drones during the ongoing Middle East conflict. This marked the world’s first operational use…
Elon Musk, the U.S. Drone Industry Needs Your Vision to Soar
Dear Elon Musk, As a reporter who has covered the drone industry for nine years, first with DroneDJ, now with DroneXL, I’m writing to you on behalf of drone professionals, recreational pilots, and first responders. The U.S. drone sector faces…
Kremlin Stages Drone Attack on Putin’s Helicopter, Investigation Reveals
On May 30, 2025, a dramatic narrative emerged from Russian state media claiming that Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin’s helicopter came under fire from Ukrainian drones during a visit to Kursk Oblast. However, a recent investigation by The Moscow Times has…
Trump’s New Orders Likely To Ban Chinese DJI Drones, Impacting Pilots And Drone Industry
President Donald Trump’s upcoming executive orders, set to be signed next week, may drastically alter the U.S. drone market by potentially banning Chinese-made drones from companies like DJI and Autel. According to a recent Washington Post report, these orders aim…
DJI ROMO Blends Drone Tech with Home Cleaning
DJI, the titan of the drone industry, is proving its engineering talent stretches far beyond the skies. Known for dominating the drone market first with the Phantom, and now with the Mavic series, the company has now ventured into robot…
Drones for Active Shooter Prevention is being considerer by Texas School District
Highland Park Independent School District (ISD) in Texas recently hosted a demonstration by Campus Guardian Angels, an Austin-based startup, showcasing drone technology designed to address active shooter threats at University Park Elementary School. As a UAV and FPV pilot, I…