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FAA Expands Drone Integration with New Service Supplier Applications
A New Era for Drone Operations The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is set to broaden the horizons for drone integration into U.S. airspace by opening applications for new service suppliers under the Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) program…
Should Flying Drones Near Sports Stadiums Be Illegal?
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) imposes strict flight restrictions around sports stadiums, banning all flights below 3,000 feet within 3.5 miles of certain sports games. This rule, made permanent by Congress, has been expanded to include drones and model planes.…
Drones Take Flight in Rural Alaska with Federal Funding Boost
Bethel Serves as Proving Ground for Drone Technology In a groundbreaking initiative, the Western Alaska hub community of Bethel is embracing drone technology to enhance public safety and disaster response across its vast regional travel network. With a mere 16…
Torture Testing The DJI Avata 2 on a Construction Site
All right, so today I figured I’d bring you guys along with me on a job that I’m doing right now. I’m down at Penn’s Landing in Philadelphia and this is going to be a multi-year project. Right now, we’re…
DJI Mini 4K Drone – The Only Drone Beginners Should Buy
For over seven years, there is one question that has dominated the comment section of my videos on this channel. Can you take a guess what it is? It’s “What do you recommend as a first-time buyer’s drone?” I’ve always…
DJI Unveils the Highly Anticipated Mini 4K Drone
In a significant development for aerial photography enthusiasts, DJI, the leading manufacturer of civilian drones, has launched the DJI Mini 4K. This latest addition to the company’s popular Mini Series boasts enhanced capabilities and beginner-friendly features, making it an attractive…
Drone Enthusiast Captures Elon Musk’s Texas Empire from Above
San Antonian Joe Tegtmeyer’s Unique Perspective on Tesla, SpaceX, and The Boring Company In a remarkable journey from Air Force pilot to YouTube sensation, San Antonian Joe Tegtmeyer has found a new passion in retirement: documenting the growth of Elon…
Drone Wars: How Russia and China Lead the Global Arms Race
In a world where warfare is rapidly evolving, drones have emerged as a game-changing technology. Recent data from the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO) reveals a surge in drone-related patents, with Russia and China at the forefront of this new…
Grounded: The Debate Over Banning DJI Drones in the U.S.
U.S. Lawmakers Consider Banning DJI Drones Amid National Security Concerns In a move that could ground the fleet of DJI drones across the country, U.S. lawmakers are weighing an FCC ban on the China-based drone manufacturer. This potential ban comes…
Drone Advisory Council Proposes Modernizing Airspace Restrictions at Sporting Events
Council Recommends Creating Drone-Specific NOTAM to Limit Restricted Area The Drone Advisory Council (DAC), a key player in the integration and regulation of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) within the national airspace system (NAS), has released a report recommending significant changes…
New Congress Drone Act, Aloft Adds SGI, DAC on Stadium TFRs, & New DJI Agras
Welcome to the Weekly UAS News Update. We have four stories for you this week: a new drone act in Congress (yes, yet another one), AirMap adding SGI support, the DAC recommends a change in stadium TFRs, and lastly, a…
Robinson Helicopter Acquires Drone Maker Ascent AeroSystems
In a bid to expand its offerings and tap into the growing demand for unmanned aerial vehicles, Robinson Helicopter, America’s largest non-military helicopter manufacturer, has acquired Ascent AeroSystems, a small drone maker based in Wilmington, Massachusetts. The acquisition, for an…