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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…
Tampa General Hospital Launches First-in-the-Nation Drone Program for Emergency Response
Innovative Partnership Aims to Save Lives in Manatee County In a groundbreaking initiative, Tampa General Hospital (TGH) has partnered with Manatee County and Archer First Response Systems (ArcherFRS) to launch a first-of-its-kind drone program that delivers life-saving emergency equipment to…
Washington State Expands Funding for Law Enforcement Drones Despite Privacy Concerns
Washington State, one of the earliest and largest adopters of law enforcement drones, is allocating additional funding for vehicle-tracking technologies, including unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The Washington State Department of Commerce has reportedly set aside $1.43 million for proposals, with…
Drone News: Anzu Robotics, DJI Power 1000, Sun ‘n Fun
Welcome to the weekly UAS news update. We have three stories for you this week: Anzu Robotics releases the Raptor, we have some new DJI releases, and then we have a drone show at Sun ‘n Fun that was absolutely…
Ukraine’s Long-Range Drone Operations Defy US Warnings
Despite US warnings to cease drone operations inside Russia, Ukraine continues to invest in and utilize long-range drones capable of striking targets as far as Siberia. The drone program has disrupted much of Russia’s oil and military infrastructure, but the…
NASA Approves Dragonfly Mission to Explore Saturn’s Moon Titan
NASA has given the green light to the Dragonfly mission, a groundbreaking project that will send a car-sized, nuclear-powered drone to explore Saturn’s moon Titan. The decision reportedly allows the mission to proceed with final design, construction, and testing of…