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FCC Confirms Drone Firmware Updates Will Continue Until January 2027
FCC Order DA 26-69 confirms DJI and Autel drones can receive firmware and security updates until January 1, 2027. Here's what the waiver means for your drone.
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US Army Expands Drone Intel Sharing With Allies
The US Army has signed a new agreement with the United Kingdom that lays the groundwork for sharing intelligence related to drones and counter drone operations, a move Army Secretary Dan Driscoll says is only the beginning of broader cooperation with allied nations, as Army Defense reports. Speaking during a town hall at Fort Drum…
Skydio
Drone News: Foreign Drone Ban Updates, DHS Creates Counter Drone Office, Super Bowl LX No-Fly Zone
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have three stories for you this week. An update on the foreign drone ban. A couple updates actually. The Department of Homeland Security is creating a new permanent counter drone office. And then lastly, the Super Bowl is a no-fly zone. Let’s get to it. Commerce Department…
DJI
Veteran DFR Operator’s 10,000-Flight Reality Check: Stop Panicking About The FCC Ban
Luis Figueiredo's 10,000 DFR flights with DJI Dock and M350 prove existing equipment works. His advice to agencies panicking after FCC ban: buy what works.
Amazon
DJI Neo Three-Battery Combo Drops to $245 on Amazon, Making This the Best Entry Into Drones
DJI Neo Three-Battery Combo drops to $245 on Amazon. At 135g, no FAA registration required. Palm launch, 4K video, and 54 minutes of total flight time.
US Army
US Army Buys EagleNXT eBee TAC Mapping Drones
The US Army has added a new set of eyes to its aerial toolbox, purchasing tactical mapping drones from EagleNXT through its German partner Dronivo GmbH. The price tag remains classified, but the capability upgrade is anything but subtle, as The Defense Post reports. The order includes six eBee TAC fixed wing drones equipped with…
FAA
Ashburnham Police Drone Program Shows What Smart Public Safety Investment Looks Like
When a small Massachusetts town with 100 miles of hiking trails and seven bodies of water decides to build a drone program, the smart money says they’ll do it right or not at all. The Ashburnham Police Department chose to do it right, spending two years developing their Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Drone Unit before taking…
Counter-Drone
DHS Creates Permanent Counter-Drone Office: What the $115 Million Announcement Actually Means for Drone Pilots
After months of tracking the administration’s counter-drone buildup, the bureaucratic shoe finally dropped. The Department of Homeland Security announced yesterday the creation of a new Program Executive Office for Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Counter-UAS, a permanent office that will outlast both the World Cup and whatever administration comes next. The headlines are focusing on the…
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