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Wheat Ridge Police Department Takes to the Skies with Drone Technology
The Wheat Ridge Police Department in Colorado has recently joined the growing ranks of law enforcement agencies embracing drone technology. According to a report from the JeffCo Transcript, the department acquired three drones in December and began implementing their drone…
Rogue Drone Flies Dangerously Close to Blue Angels, Sparking FAA Investigation
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched an investigation into a drone video captured at Pensacola Beach, Florida, earlier this month. The footage, which shows a drone flying perilously close to the Blue Angels as they returned from an airshow,…
Drone Flies Above Blue Angels, FAA FRIA Map, and a Burglary Suspect Caught by a Drone
We have three stories for you this week: a drone pilot that flies above the Blue Angels (not good), the FAA finally gets a FRIA map, and lastly, a burglary suspect that was caught in the act by a police…
Zipline Showcases Innovative Drone Traffic Management System
Zipline, a leading drone delivery company, has unveiled its approach to managing autonomous drone traffic in crowded airspace. In a recent video shared on X (formerly Twitter), the company demonstrates how it utilizes Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic Management (UTM) to…
Everything You Need to Know about the DJI Avata 2 FPV Drone
I’ve been flying the DJI Avata 2 since its release, and while this drone is impressive within its design limits, it has some serious shortcomings that potential buyers should be aware of. Let’s dive into what makes this drone really…
DJI Action 5 Pro Leak Reveals Impressive Specs for Next-Gen Action Camera
DJI appears to be gearing up for the release of its next-generation action camera, the Action 5 Pro, according to a leaked image shared by known DJI leaker OsitaLV on X (formerly Twitter). The image provides a tantalizing glimpse into…
Remote ID Poses a Danger to Legal Drone Operations, Say Pilots
In a recent Reddit post, a Texas-based agricultural drone operator shared a harrowing experience highlighting the potential dangers of the FAA’s Remote ID for drones. The incident has sparked a heated discussion among drone enthusiasts, who argue that the system…
FAA Unveils Interactive Map for Drone Remote ID Compliance Areas
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched a new interactive map to help drone pilots locate FAA-Recognized Identification Areas (FRIAs), offering an alternative way to comply with Remote ID regulations. According to a recent tweet from the FAA DroneZone, this…
Chinese Graduate Student Pleads Guilty to Drone Photography Espionage Charges
In a landmark case, Fengyun Shi, a Chinese graduate student, has pleaded guilty to charges under the Espionage Act for using a drone to photograph classified U.S. Navy vessels. This marks the first known conviction under a World War II-era…
Senate Bill Release, 55 Drones Lost, Freefly Astro Prime, & Watts Innovations Shuts Down
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have 4 stories for you: Senate NDAA Bill Release, drone show loses 55 drones, the Freefly Astro Prime, and Watts Innovations is transitioning into something else. Senate NDAA Bill Release The Senate…
Shaker Heights Police to Acquire Drone for Investigations
The Shaker Heights Police Department in Ohio is on track to acquire its own drone by the end of the year. This move comes after several work sessions discussing Chief Wayne Hudson’s request to use $22,000 from Law Enforcement Trust…
Yonkers Police Takes to the Skies with Drone First Responder Program
The Yonkers Police Department in New York has launched a pioneering “Drone as a First Responder” (DFR) program, marking a significant advancement in emergency response capabilities for the region, reports Eyewitness News and Lohud. High-Tech Eyes in the Sky The…