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US Government Operating MQ-9 Reaper Drones Over Mexico in Counter-Narcotics Initiative
The CIA is conducting previously unreported surveillance flights using MQ-9 Reaper drones over Mexico as part of counter-narcotics operations, according to current and former officials familiar with the program. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed these flights are occurring with Mexico’s…
DJI Mini 4 Pro vs. DJI Flip – Battle of the Mini Drones
This right here is DJI’s newest model, the Flip. It is designed to be more affordable and offers similar features to more expensive drones, and it folds in a different way. Now, this, on the other hand, is the Mini…
Drone Strike Disrupts Critical Safety Systems at Grand Canyon Uranium Mine
A drone collision with mine shaft safety equipment forced a security review at the Pinyon Plain uranium mine near the Grand Canyon, Energy Fuels officials reported. The incident occurred as the facility was resuming uranium ore shipments following a recent…
North Dakota Senate Rejects Chinese Drone Replacement While Advancing BVLOS Network
The North Dakota Senate has voted to remove a $15 million drone replacement program from House Bill 1038 while preserving $11 million for expanding the state’s beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone network, according to KFYR reports and legislative…
National Park Drone Violations Expected to Surge Following Major Staff Cuts
The U.S. National Park Service is terminating approximately 1,000 workers while the U.S. Forest Service is firing about 3,400 recent hires, according to Reuters. These cuts, targeting employees in their probationary period, represent about 5% of the National Park Service…
Georgia to Ban Chinese Drones in Major Security Push
Georgia Lawmakers Push Drone Regulations, Targeting Chinese Manufacturers and Public Safety Georgia lawmakers are advancing comprehensive drone regulations through multiple bills, with bipartisan support focusing on national security and public safety concerns, according to state legislative documents. The measures would…
Drone Etiquette Guide: 7 Essential Rules for Responsible Pilots
The Drone Etiquette Guide includes these 7 essential rules for responsible drone pilots: Dronetiquette. That’s a totally made up word. But don’t worry, my intentions are good. One thing I always tell my students is “the best thing you can…
Draganfly Secures Rare FAA Waiver for Urban Drone Operations in Boston
Canadian drone manufacturer Draganfly received a waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration, allowing limited drone operations over people and moving vehicles in Boston. The company announced the approval through an official FAA filing and press release. The waiver provides specific…
Wingcopter LiDAR, Man Accused of Breaking TFR, Pelican 2, Skyebrowse Interior Update
Welcome to Weekly UAS News Update! We have five stories for you this week. As we hit our 300th week, we’ll cover Wingcopter’s new LiDAR unit, a Baltimore man facing felonies for flying over NFL games, the PYKA Pelican 2…
123 Drones: Russia’s Biggest Ukraine Strike Follows Trump-Putin Deal
Russian forces executed their most extensive coordinated drone strike of the year against Ukrainian cities, deploying a combined force of Shahed drones and Iskander-M ballistic missiles mere hours after former President Trump’s conversation with Vladimir Putin, according to Ukrainian Air…
Culver City Drone Operator to Plead Guilty in Landmark Super Scooper Collision Case
In a precedent-setting case highlighting the serious consequences of unauthorized drone operations during emergency response situations, a Culver City resident is scheduled to plead guilty Wednesday to federal charges after his drone collided with and damaged a firefighting aircraft during…
DJI Faces New Pressure as Vance Warns of Foreign Tech Risks
The regulatory storm surrounding DJI drones in the U.S. shows no signs of clearing, and Vice President JD Vance’s recent comments at the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit in Paris only reinforce the broader momentum against Chinese-made tech. While Vance did…