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DJI Trust Center to Enhance Drone Privacy and Security
In a significant move to bolster transparency and user control, DJI, a leading drone manufacturer, has launched the DJI Trust Center. This information hub aims to provide drone operators with a comprehensive understanding of the privacy controls integrated into DJI’s…
Anzu Robotics Takes Flight: New Player in Drone Industry
In a significant development for the drone industry, Randall Warnas, former CEO of Autel Robotics USA, has launched a new company called Anzu Robotics. The company aims to provide high-quality, non-Chinese manufactured drones to markets facing geopolitical concerns and restrictions…
Anzu Robotics Launches Innovative Raptor Drone Series with Aloft Technologies Partnership
In an exciting development for the drone industry, Anzu Robotics, LLC, has announced the launch of its Raptor and Raptor T drone platforms. These cutting-edge drones combine top-tier hardware with secure, domestically-developed software through a collaboration with Syracuse-based Aloft Technologies,…
FAA Updates Drone Guidelines with Help from Virginia Tech Researchers
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently updated its compliance guidelines for drones flying over people, with significant contributions from engineers at Virginia Tech. The new drone guidelines, published in the federal register on April 5, incorporate the updated means of…
FAA Grants Waiver for Civil Drone Operations at Nevada Test Site
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted the Nevada Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Test Site (UASTS) a waiver allowing civil (non-public) drone operations at a 1,000 square mile test site area north of Reno, Nevada. This development marks a significant…
The Rise of U.S. Drones Amid Anti-China Sentiment
In the heart of Utah, a small drone factory is experiencing a resurgence amidst growing anti-China sentiment. Teal Drones, founded by George Matus in 2015, has shifted its focus from consumer drones to military and government contracts in order to…
DJI Releases New Firmware Update for Mini 4 Pro Drone
Exciting New Features and Compatibility Enhancements Unveiled On April 11, 2024, DJI, the world’s leading drone manufacturer, released a new firmware update for their popular Mini 4 Pro drone. This update, version 01.00.0400 for the aircraft and v02.02.0000 (DJI RC…
NYPD Drones Assist in Post-Earthquake Inspection Efforts
In the aftermath of a 4.8 magnitude earthquake that shook New York City, the New York Police Department (NYPD) has deployed drones to aid in inspecting buildings and bridges for potential structural damage. The NYPD, in collaboration with the buildings…
State Supreme Court Declines to Hear Chula Vista Police Drone Case, Potentially Opening Door for Public Access to Some Footage
The California Supreme Court has denied the city of Chula Vista’s request to review a lower court ruling that could require the Police Department to release some of its drone footage to the public. This decision effectively upholds the December…
Drones Crucial in Battle Against Coconut Rhinoceros Beetles on Maui
In an ongoing multi-agency effort, drones are playing a critical role in the treatment, inspection, and surveillance of coconut rhinoceros beetles (CRB) on Maui. Despite the initial detection of 17 live CRB larvae in a single palm tree in Kīhei…
France’s Drone Radar Revolution: Thales Ramps Up Amid Soaring Global Demand
A Glimpse Into France’s Defense Dynamism In the quaint town of Limours, about 50 kilometers south of Paris, a groundbreaking shift is underway at a Thales-owned factory. Amidst the ongoing war in Ukraine and Europe’s awakened need for military modernization,…
Drone News: Drone Shop Owner Arrested for Flights, Baltimore Bridge TFR, Avata 2 Release and More?
Welcome to our weekly UAS News Update, and we have three stories for you this week. A drone shop owner gets arrested for prison drops. The Baltimore Bridge collapse TFR. And then, lastly, a possible DJI Avata 2 release next…
