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In the first press briefing of President Trump’s second administration, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt revealed today that the mysterious drone sightings over New Jersey and the East Coast in December 2024 were primarily FAA-authorized operations, with additional activity from recreational pilots. “After research and study, the drones that were flying over New Jersey…
We have four stories for you this week: the NTSB preliminary report on the drone show accident in Orlando, a regulatory freeze – that’s an important thing, a possible DJI release list for 2025, and lastly, a new drone bill in Connecticut. All right, let’s get to it. NTSB Preliminary Report: Orlando Drone Show Accident…
Geofencing is a three-dimensional area that can restrict a drone from operating in or out of certain areas. DJI ca these as "Geo zones" - built into all their drones. While they can be tricky to navigate, G
Are you allowed to fly your drone near an airport? Today, I'll show you how to get instant airspace approval - something a drone pilot should know.
DJI has removed all geofencing on all of their drones here in the United States, which has kind of been a controversial topic since the beginning.
The DJI ban at the federal level was delayed by not including the Countering CCP Drones Act in the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act...
Red Cat Holdings (NASDAQ: RCAT) faces intense scrutiny following a damaging report from short-selling firm Kerrisdale Capital that challenges the drone manufacturer’s claims about its U.S. Army contract value and production capabilities. The allegations, published on January 16, triggered an immediate 8% drop in the company’s stock price and sparked multiple legal investigations. Kerrisdale Capita
The Biden administration has declassified details about its extensive support for Ukraine’s military drone industry, revealing a sophisticated program that has fundamentally transformed modern warfare. According to information released by U.S. officials, this strategic initiative includes investments totaling $2.3 billion and encompasses technical support, component procurement, and intelligence c
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