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You Didn't Know About This TFR — Operating Near Navy Ships
Temporary Flight Restriction

The Invisible No-Fly Zone You Need to Know About

Did you know there is an invisible no-fly zone that could cost you your drone and your pilot license? On top of that, it can move at any time. Now, if you fly your drone anywhere near the coast, you need to know about this flight restriction, what happens if you break it, and more…

Saronic Launches Major Autonomous Naval Vessel Program to Address U.S. Maritime Gaps
Department of Defense

Saronic Launches Major Autonomous Naval Vessel Program to Address U.S. Maritime Gaps

In a significant development for autonomous maritime systems, defense technology company Saronic has announced an ambitious program to revitalize American shipbuilding through large-scale autonomous vessel production. The initiative includes the construction of Port Alpha, a next-generation shipyard dedicated to autonomous vessel manufacturing, marking a potential turning point in U.S. naval auton

DJI Mini 4 Pro vs. DJI Flip – Battle of the Mini Drones
DJI

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 4 Pro, a very popular, tried-and-true model with both hobbyist and commercial pilots. So, if,…

Draganfly Teams With AI Firm Palladyne To Bring Autonomous Drone Swarms To Defense And Commercial Markets
Draganfly

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 exemptions to FAA Part 107 regulations, permitting controlled drone flights over non-participants and traffic u

Drone Operator Faces Charges After Super Scooper Collision
FAA

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 the Palisades Fire in January 2025, reports ABC7 Los Angeles. The incident marks one of…

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