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Industry Experts Weigh In on Federal and State Drone Bans
In a recent discussion, drone industry experts Vic Moss and Greg Reverdiau shed light on the ongoing debate surrounding drone bans in the United States. Their conversation focused on the American Security Drone Act (ASDA), state-level regulations, and the potential…
DJI Ban Updates, Drone Stalker Arrested, Drones for Good, & Flite Fest 2024
Welcome to the Weekly UAS News Update. We have five stories for you this week. First off, an update on the DJI Ban. Secondly, a creepy drone stalker who got arrested, a Drones for Good story, Flite Fest, and a…
Axon and Skydio Partner to Deliver Scalable Drone Solutions for Public Safety
Axon and Skydio announced the launch of an end-to-end offering for drones in public safety, including a scalable Drone as First Responder (DFR) solution. This expanded alliance brings together Skydio’s leading drone technology with Axon’s comprehensive suite of products for…
Texas Man Charged for Flying Drone Near Rangers Playoff Game
Complaint Alleges Illegal Drone Flight During ALCS Game 4 A Texas man, Jason Carvell Banner, has been charged for flying an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) in restricted airspace surrounding Globe Life Field in Arlington on October 19, 2023. The incident…
DJI Air 3S Drone Spotted: Potential Successor to the Air 3
A recent video and photo shared by the drone website SBDJI showcase what appears to be the next iteration of DJI’s popular Air series, potentially named the DJI Air 3S or DJI Air 4. Captured during a test flight in…
Drone Racing Tests Neural Network AI for Future Space Missions
ESA and TU Delft Collaborate on Autonomous Spacecraft Control The European Space Agency’s (ESA) Advanced Concepts Team and the Micro Air Vehicle Laboratory (MAVLab) at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) have joined forces to test neural-network-based AI control systems…
Skydio Launches National Security Advisory Board with Top Defense Experts
Skydio, a US-based drone manufacturer, has announced the formation of its National Security Advisory Board, featuring a group of experts in defense and military technology. The board aims to guide Skydio’s strategy and tactics in the rapidly growing defense sector.…
Redmond Police Pilot Drone First Responder Program with BRINC
DJI Drone Currently in Use, Seattle-Made BRINC Responder on the Way The Redmond Police Department is pioneering the use of drones as first responders in the western Washington area. Since April 2, they have been deploying a DJI drone to…
Hoverfly Technologies Celebrates Milestone: Over 500 Tethered Drones Sold to US Army
Hoverfly Technologies, a leading manufacturer of tethered drone systems, has reportedly reached a significant milestone with over 500 systems sold to the US Army. The company recently received a $14 million order for 120 systems, spare parts, and accessories, further…
Sen. Tester to Introduce Senate Version of Stefanik’s Countering CCP Drones Act
Tester Introduces Bill to Crack Down on Chinese Drones Over Spying Concerns U.S. Senator Jon Tester (D-MT) plans to introduce a Senate companion to the Countering CCP Drones Act on Thursday, June 19, 2024. The bill, originally authored by Representative…
Ohio Lawmaker Proposes Requiring Warrants for Police Drone Surveillance
Legislation Aims to Balance Public Trust and Effective Policing As police departments across Northeast Ohio increasingly adopt drone technology, State Representative Bernie Willis is pushing for legislation that would require law enforcement to obtain search warrants for drone surveillance. House…
Drones Grounded as Wildfire Risk Soars in Silver City
The Gila National Forest in New Mexico is facing a very high risk of wildfire, with recent incidents highlighting the ongoing threat. As firefighting efforts intensify, a new danger has emerged: unauthorized drone flights near active fire sites. These drone…