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Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have three stories for you this week: the FAA missed the deadline for the BVLOS and PRM, Senator Rick Scott introduced the Drones for America Act to phase out Chinese drones, and a drone allegedly collided with a rescue helicopter in Texas. Let’s dive in. FAA Misses…
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…
On June 6, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed two Executive Orders aimed at bolstering U.S. drone security and innovation, potentially jeopardizing the future of Chinese-made DJI drones. These orders, detailed in a White House fact sheet, seek to reduce reliance on foreign drone manufacturers and enhance domestic production, raising concerns for pilots who depend…
On June 6, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed two pivotal Executive Orders aimed at advancing U.S. leadership in drone technology while strengthening airspace security. These directives, outlined in a White House fact sheet, address the growing role of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in commercial and public safety applications, tackling both opportunities and challenges posed…
DJI, the world's largest drone manufacturer, provided a detailed explanation for its recent decision to remove geofencing restrictions from its drones,
We have three stories for you this week: more DJI Mavic 4 leaks, we have a press release on the New Jersey drones, and then lastly the Colorado Police uses a drone to find a skier. Let’s get to it. DJI Mavic 4 Leaks First up this week, more DJI Mavic 4 leaks, which I…
Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden slammed the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Tuesday night regarding their handling of hundreds of mysterious drone sightings over New Jersey and New York during November and December. The criticism comes as the White House has now acknowledged these flights were partially authorized FAA research operations. Lack of Transparency Sparked Public…
In the first press briefing of President Trump’s second administration, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt revealed today that the mysterious drone sightings over New Jersey and the East Coast in December 2024 were primarily FAA-authorized operations, with additional activity from recreational pilots. “After research and study, the drones that were flying over New Jersey…
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