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US Air Force

Edwards Launches “Game of Drones” to Fast Track Drone Dominance

Experimental Test Force, working with the Defense Contract Management Agency’s US-X unit, hosted the first-ever “Game of Drones”

Rafael SuárezJan 29

Department of Homeland Security

DHS Drone Video Accidentally Advertises DJI

The Department of Homeland Security recently released a short promotional video highlighting its drone operations, complete with soaring music, slow motion aircraft, and bold on screen language about innovation and airspace security, as reported by Futurism. It is exactly the kind of polished clip meant to project confidence, control, and technical dominance. Then someone noticed…

Rafael SuárezJan 28

FAA's ICE NOTAM Gets Teeth: Change 13 Is the Enforcement Escalation Drone Pilots Should Fear - FAA Cracks Down on Drone Violations with $341,413 in Proposed Penalties - FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024: Key Changes for Drones and Advanced Air Mobility

Temporary Flight Restriction

FAA NOTAM 6/4375 Bans Drones Near Federal Convoys, But Nobody Can See Where the Restrictions Are

FAA NOTAM FDC 6/4375 bans drones within 3,000 ft of federal convoys nationwide. The problem: these mobile restrictions won't appear on any flight planning app.

Haye KestelooJan 23

DJI Responds to Court Ruling, Denies Military Ties Despite Pentagon Designation - Trump Administration Targets Chinese Drone Imports in September Crackdown

Department of Homeland Security

House Homeland Security Chair Calls Drones a “New, Growing Frontier” of Threats to U.S. Critical Infrastructure

The same week DHS announced its permanent counter-drone office and FEMA began distributing $500 million in C-UAS grants, the House Homeland Security Committee held an oversight hearing that spelled out exactly why the federal government is treating drones as a top-tier threat. Chairman Andrew R. Garbarino’s opening statement placed drones alongside cyberattacks and AI-enabled operations…

Haye KestelooJan 23

DJI

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.

Haye KestelooJan 22

Small drones and sensor tripods lined up on the apron during Project Flytrap.

Anduril

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…

Rafael SuárezJan 18

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…

Greg ReverdiauJan 16

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.

Haye KestelooJan 15

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