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DJI Matrice 300 RTK successor to be revealed on May 18, at 9 am EDT
The successor of the DJI Matrice 300 RTK, possibly called the DJI Matrice 350 RTK will be revealed on May 18, at 9 am EDT according to a tweet that was sent out this morning by Chinese drone maker DJI.…
Zipline and Seattle’s Pagliacci Pizza Partner Up With Innovative Approach to Drone Delivery
The launch of Zipline's drone-based pizza delivery service, in partnership with Pagliacci Pizza, is a milestone in the application of drone technology in consumer services. This innovative venture illuminates the vast potential of drone technology in the food industry and underlines Zipline's dedication to environmental sustainability. The development and deployment of Zipline's new drone system, Platform 2 Zips, have been facilitated by the company's collaborative work with the FAA to ensure safe and effective integration of drone services into everyday life.
AAM Document from FAA, SCARY Iowa State Bill, Aloft Air Boss Function
Welcome to the weekly UAS News update. We have three stories for you. The first one is about Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), something is happening with the FAA, and we’ll talk about that. We also have a bill in Iowa…
DJI prohibited from exhibiting at AUVSI’s XPonential 2023
Chinese drone manufacturer DJI has been prohibited from exhibiting at XPonential 2023, one of the most significant trade shows in the drone industry, due to policies enacted by the event organizers, AUVSI. Updated at 9:18 pm with a response from…
Iowa Lawmakers Seek to Limit Drone Flights Over Homes and Farms
New legislation in the Iowa legislature aims to criminalize drone flights in certain situations. House File 572 proposes charging individuals with a simple misdemeanor for flying a drone over someone’s farm or home outside city limits. If a surveillance device,…
DJI $279M Lawsuit, Autel Alpha Leak, Country of Origin Ban, NPRM for …
Welcome to the Weekly UAS News Update. We have four stories for you this week: DJI loses $279 million in a lawsuit, Autel Robotics is potentially releasing a new drone called the Autel Alpha, an Arkansas country of origin ban…
FAA Greenlights Guardian Agriculture’s Drone System for Nationwide Use
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted Guardian Agriculture the go-ahead to operate its drone system throughout the country. This milestone makes Guardian Agriculture the first Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) commercial entity authorized to function in the…
FAA Unveils Blueprint for Advanced Air Mobility Infrastructure
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has introduced an updated blueprint outlining airspace and procedural changes to accommodate the future of air taxis and other Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) operations. According to the blueprint, AAM operations will initially start at a…
NCDOT Champions Unwavering Drone Safety
On the heels of National Drone Safety Day, the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) urges operators to prioritize drone safety when piloting their unmanned aircraft systems. Inexperienced pilots and failure to follow safety guidelines can make drone operations hazardous.…
Lynchburg Police Secures Federal Funding for Drone Program
The Lynchburg Police Department (LPD) in Virginia is set to receive a significant technology upgrade, thanks to federal funding. Last week, the Lynchburg City Council voted unanimously to allocate $362,047 in federal funds to the LPD for purchasing cutting-edge equipment,…
Complete List: DJI Drones with Remote ID Capability
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has been working to regulate and integrate drones into the national airspace system. As part of this effort, the FAA has introduced the Remote Identification (Remote ID) rule for drones, which will be mandatory starting…
Arkansas Limits Foreign and DJI Drones for Law Enforcement
A new Arkansas law, Act 525 of 2023, prohibits law enforcement agencies from purchasing small drones from “covered foreign entities,” such as DJI drones, starting in 2027. According to Act 525 of 2023, a “covered foreign entity” is defined as…