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Urgent NDAA Developments Could Severely Impact US Drone Industry
Industry expert Vic Moss has raised urgent concerns about potential restrictions on Chinese-made drones being fast-tracked through Congress, warning of devastating consequences for the US drone industry if certain provisions are included in the upcoming National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).…
North Dakota Proposes $15M to Replace Chinese-Made Government Drones
North Dakota lawmakers are pushing forward with ambitious legislation to replace nearly 90% of state-owned drones manufactured in China, addressing mounting national security concerns about critical infrastructure surveillance. The proposed bill, introduced by Republican Representative Mike Nathe, would allocate $15…
OpenAI Partners with Anduril for Counter-Drone Defense Systems, Marking Major Policy Shift
OpenAI’s recent partnership with defense technology company Anduril marks a significant departure from its previous stance on military applications, with direct implications for the drone defense sector. The collaboration aims to develop AI models for countering unmanned aerial threats, representing…
DroneUp Secures FAA Part 135 Certification, Opening New Era for Drone Delivery
DroneUp has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the sixth U.S. drone operator to receive Part 135 air carrier certification from the Federal Aviation Administration. This certification transforms the Virginia Beach-based company’s delivery capabilities, allowing transport of third-party cargo and…
DJI Mavic 4 Pro Rumored Specs: Mind-Blowing Features Include Internal ND Filter
With an increasing number of leaked images and videos surfacing, signs point to an imminent DJI Mavic 4 Pro launch. The latest, rumored DJI Mavic 4 Pro drone specifications come from Hakasushi, a leaker known for previous accurate information about…
Leaked DJI Mavic 4 Pro Prototype Seemingly Confirms New Camera, LiDAR and Extended Flight Time
A flurry of leaked photos and videos emerged this morning on X, providing an unprecedented look at what appears to be the DJI Mavic 4 Pro prototype in testing. The footage, shared by prominent industry insiders Jasper Ellens, OsitaLV, and…
Drone News: Big Drone Ban Update, DJI Flip Leak, DroneUp P135, SkyeBrowse Update, FBI Drones over NJ
Welcome to Weekly UAS News Update! We have five stories this week, including a crucial update on a drone ban requiring immediate action, DJI Flip leaks, DroneUp receiving their Part 135 certification, Skybrowse new interior mapping capabilities, and the FBI’s…
DJI Mavic 4 Pro Surfaces in FCC Database, Potential Launch Imminent
The highly anticipated DJI Mavic 4 Pro drone has appeared in the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) database, suggesting an upcoming release that could happen within weeks. The documentation reveals two distinct models, designated as L3A and L3B, though specific differences…
A Rhyming Roast of YouTube’s Finest Drone Channels – 2024
‘T was the night before Christmas, when all through the net,The drone YouTubers gathered, their cameras all set. Aldryn from FlytPath, the king of the skies,His polished perfection makes others all sigh.He’s smart and he’s nice, the envy of all,The…
FAA Restricts Drone Flights Over Trump Golf Club and Military Base Following Mysterious Activity
A series of unexplained drone sightings in New Jersey has prompted the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to implement temporary flight restrictions over two significant locations: the Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster and the Picatinny Arsenal Military Base in Rockaway.…
‘Not Just Hobbyists’: Former UFO Expert Links Foreign Powers to RAF Base Drone Activity
In a concerning development for military security, unidentified drones were detected hovering over three US Air Force bases in East Anglia, England, during November 2023. The suspicious activity occurred between November 20-22 at RAF Lakenheath, RAF Mildenhall, and RAF Feltwell,…
Lower Township Police Invests $70K in Advanced Drone Command Vehicle
A significant upgrade to emergency response capabilities is coming to Lower Township, New Jersey as the council approves a $70,614 investment in a sophisticated drone command control mobile unit. The 2024 Ram Promaster van, set to be outfitted by 10-75…