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Aerovironment

Red Cat Appoints Shawn Webb as FlightWave President to Drive Military Drone Innovation

Red Cat Holdings, Inc. has named Shawn Webb as the new President of its subsidiary, FlightWave Aerospace Systems. This strategic...

Haye KestelooApr 7

NASA

NASA Advances Drone Safety with New Hazard Detection System

NASA steps up drone safety by testing an advanced software designed to predict airborne hazards before they occur, revolutionizing drone ops.

Haye KestelooApr 6

DJI Mini 4 Pro drone: A High-Flying Controversy Bound by the 120-Meter Ceiling?

FAA

Montgomery County’s Drone Ban Over County Buildings Faces Federal Preemption

Montgomery County, New York, passed a new local law banning drones from flying over county buildings, citing drone safety and security concerns

Haye KestelooApr 6

DJI

DJI Challenges US Security Agencies in NDAA Deadline Push

Chinese drone maker DJI has formally requested five US national security agencies to evaluate its products ahead of a critical December 31, 2025 deadline established by National Defense Authorization Act provisions. In a letter sent to the Department of Homeland Security, Department of Defense, FBI, NSA, and Office of the Director of National Intelligence in…

Haye KestelooApr 3

FAA

FAA Grants Sinclair Historic Approval for Drone Operations Over People and Vehicles

In a groundbreaking development for broadcast journalism, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted Sinclair, Inc. a blanket approval to operate unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), better known as drones, over people and vehicles without requiring per-use waivers. This landmark authorization reportedly makes Sinclair the first broadcaster to receive such comprehensive permissions, signifi

Haye KestelooApr 2