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New Pilot Institute Community, AUVSI Drone Ban, Ingenuity, Alpha Drone, & RID Update
Welcome to the Weekly UAS News Update. We have five stories for you this week. Pilot Institute, that’s us! We are launching a new student community, and it’s massive. AUVSI jumps on the anti-Chinese bandwagon, which is not good. We…
DJI Active Track 360 Full Tutorial: Updated Settings and Features
What’s going on, guys? Billy here. With the brand new Mini 4 Pro from DJI, they included a new version of their Active Track system, called Active Track 360. To give you a quick rundown, this new feature has a…
Firmware Update Turns DJI Mini Drones Non-Compliant for Commercial Use
Unintended Consequences of a Firmware Update Surprisingly, the latest firmware updates for the popular DJI mini drones, specifically the DJI Mini 3 and DJI Mini 4 Pro, have inadvertently rendered these devices illegal for commercial use by Part 107 drone…
We wouldn’t be able to afford American-made drones. There’s no way.
Oklahoma’s Emergency Response at Risk: The Impact of a Proposed Drone Ban In Oklahoma, a contentious legislative proposal threatens to impede emergency management operations significantly. House Bill 3068, aimed at banning the use of certain foreign-made drones, particularly from China…
DJI’s Latest Firmware Enhances Compliance and Safety for Mini Drone Users
DJI’s Commitment to Safety and Regulation Compliance DJI, a leading drone manufacturer, has taken significant steps to ensure compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations through a firmware update for its Mini 3, Mini 3 Pro, and Mini 4 Pro…
What are the rules to fly your drone in 2024?
Do you know the 10 simple rules for flying your drone for fun? Let’s take a look. 1. Flying your drone for fun Rule number one: You must fly your drone strictly for recreational purposes. This might sound obvious, but…
This is what will destroy the drone hobby. 5 ways to prevent it
It takes quite a bit for me to get fired up about something, but consider me triggered on this one. Recently, a lot of people in the drone world have been talking about how the hobby of drones is going…
Life-Saving Drones: The Future of Opioid Overdose Response
Swift Aid from the Sky: Drone-Delivered Naloxone In a groundbreaking development, research has revealed that untrained bystanders can effectively use drone-delivered naloxone to save lives during opioid overdoses. This study, conducted with 17 participants in simulated overdose scenarios, offers a…
Drones Elevate Public Safety: Louisiana and Washington Law Enforcement Agencies Gear Up
Louisiana Sheriff’s Office and Washington Police Department Boost Operations with Advanced Drones In a significant move to enhance public safety, the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office (EPSO) in Louisiana and the Blaine Police Department (BPD) in Washington have recently acquired sophisticated…
DJI Mini 3 Receives Critical Firmware Update: Enhancing Compliance and Performance
Enhancing Aerial Compliance and Safety DJI, the leading drone manufacturer, announced a significant firmware update for its popular DJI Mini 3 model. This update, marked as a pivotal step in drone technology and regulation compliance, brings forth essential features aimed…
Controversy Surrounding U.S. Department of Defense’s Anti-Drone Systems
Troubles in the Sky – D-Fend’s Drone Neutralization Systems Under Scrutiny The Israeli defense company D-Fend, known for its EnforceAir drone neutralization systems, faces challenges with its products previously sold to the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD). Reports of malfunctions…
U.S. Announces $15 Million Bounty for Iranian Drone Tech Middleman
The United States government has taken a significant step in its efforts to disrupt international military technology procurement by placing a $15 million bounty on Hossein Hatefi Ardakani. Ardakani, an Iranian businessman, is accused of orchestrating the acquisition of technology…