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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a stark warning about a surge in Chinese-made signal jammers being smuggled into the United States, raising concerns for drone operators, particularly law enforcement and first responders, reports The Washington Times. According to a DHS statement, smuggling of these devices has skyrocketed by 830% since 2021, posing…
The National University of Defence Technology (NUDT) in central China’s Hunan province has developed a groundbreaking mosquito-sized microdrone designed for covert military missions, according to a report aired on China Central Television’s military channel, CCTV 7. This tiny innovation, showcased by state broadcaster CCTV, highlights China’s advancements in robotics and could reshape reconnaissan
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have three stories for you this week: charges against a drone pilot for allegedly interfering with a medical helicopter, potential cuts to the NASA ASRS report, and New York legislation restricting drone purchases by state agencies. Let’s dive in. Drone Pilot Charged in Texas A 64-year-old drone…
Zipline, a pioneer in autonomous drone delivery, has secured permission to conduct Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations across all 50 U.S. states, a milestone celebrated by CEO Keller Rinaudo Clifton as a direct result of President Donald J. Trump’s recent Executive Order. Signed on June 6, 2025, the White House’s “Unleashing American Drone…
Before diving into that question, let’s cover some background. What Is Remote ID? Remote ID is often described as a digital license plate for drones. It broadcasts your drone’s location, altitude, velocity, and either the controller’s location or the takeoff point. History of Remote ID Introduced in 2019 through a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM)…
Think you’re prepared for the Part 107 knowledge test? Let’s find out. These are the top five questions drone pilots consistently get wrong. We’ll break each one down to understand why they’re missed, so you can avoid the same mistakes. Plus, we’ll address the biggest question pilots often overlook. Hi, I’m Greg from Pilot Institute,…
In a bold move to combat the escalating wildfire crisis, the bipartisan Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations (ACERO) Act is empowering NASA to develop cutting-edge drone technology for safer, more effective firefighting. Introduced by Reps. Vince Fong (R-Calif.) and Jennifer McClellan (D-Va.), the legislation, currently under review by the House Science, Space and Technology…
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