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Amazon Prime Air Drones Soar Farther with FAA Approval
Amazon’s Prime Air delivery drones are set to fly farther than ever before, thanks to a recent approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The agency has granted Amazon permission to operate package delivery drones beyond visual line of sight…
Chinese Grad Student Charged with Espionage for Drone Photos of US Navy Shipyards
In an unprecedented case, the US Department of Justice has charged a Chinese national, Fengyun Shi, with using a drone to photograph classified nuclear submarine shipyards in Virginia. Wired reports that this marks the first known application of a World…
DJI Releases New Firmware Update for Mini 3 Drone
According to a recent post on the DJI Forum, DJI has released a new firmware update for their popular Mini 3 drone. The update, released on May 28, 2024, brings several improvements and fixes to the aircraft. Firmware Details The…
Drone Flying Over People Just Got Easier
If you own one of these drones, with a little bit of work, you will soon be able to fly over people. Yes, it’s going to require some paperwork, but the FAA just made it a lot easier. I’ll explain…
Army Embraces Drones: Units Experiment with Unmanned Systems
Army Leaders Push for More Drones According to a recent Defense One article, the U.S. Army is increasingly integrating drones and other unmanned systems into its units. From division to division, soldiers are learning to operate a growing array of…
Drones Take Over Warfare: Important Lessons from Ukraine
Drones Dominate the Battlefield The Russian invasion of Ukraine has showcased the crucial role drones play in modern warfare. As other countries scramble to catch up, it’s essential to understand the realities of these “high-tech” tools of war, explains the…
Ensuring Anzu Raptor’s Security: White Knight Labs’ Successful Penetration Test
Aloft partnered with Anzu Robotics and White Knight Labs to ensure the security of the Anzu Raptor drone. A comprehensive penetration test confirmed that customer data is encrypted and only communicated to Aloft servers. Robust Security Measures in Place Aloft,…
Police Drones Answering 911 Calls: The Future of Law Enforcement?
Drones to Respond to 911 Calls Imagine dialing 911 and seeing a drone at your doorstep instead of a police officer. This futuristic scenario could soon be a reality in parts of Colorado’s Front Range. Several local law enforcement agencies…
Will the U.S. Ban DJI Drones? Here’s What You Need to Know
Possible DJI Drone Ban Raises Concerns Over Security and Innovation The future of DJI drones in the U.S. hangs in the balance as the Countering CCP Drones Act, proposed by Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY), gains momentum in Congress. The bill,…
My Concerns About the DJI Ban in the United States
Although I’m less concerned than I used to be about an all-out ban on DJI happening in the United States, I do want to share some information that should remove any doubts you have about the actual reason it continues…
Man Faces Jail for Flying Drone Over Hangout Fest: Here’s Why It’s Illegal
Arrest at Hangout Fest for Drone Flight A 25-year-old man from Foley, Alabama is facing jail time after flying his drone over Hangout Festival in Gulf Shores, violating local laws, reports AL.com. The arrest highlights the legal restrictions on drone…
US Starts Delivering Drones to Counter China’s Military Power
The US has begun delivering drones to its military as part of the Replicator initiative aimed at countering China’s growing defense capabilities. This move reportedly signifies a significant step in the Pentagon’s strategy to level the playing field against the…