Welcome to your Weekly UAS News Update! We have four stories for you this week: DJI launches a new Dock 3 and a new drone, Connecticut‘s emergency bill banning Chinese drones, your last chance to submit comments to the Department…
The Department of Commerce is asking drone pilots to educate them on drone operations. Who better to do this than you, the drone pilots? If some industry groups have their way, this could lead to restrictions on which drones you…
In a landmark case highlighting evolving drone regulations, a Swedish court has convicted a 55-year-old man of operating a drone while intoxicated, marking the country’s first such prosecution. The drunk Drone Incident, which occurred at a classic car event in…
A Thermal Drone deployment led to the successful rescue of a missing Bernese Mountain Dog in Crystal Lake, Illinois, demonstrating the growing importance of Drone Technology in Search and Rescue operations. The two-year-old dog named Charlie was discovered on Sunday…
Drone Industry veteran Vic Moss is raising urgent concerns about potential restrictions on Chinese-made drones being considered for inclusion in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Speaking in his personal capacity and on behalf of the Drone Service Providers Alliance…
Industry expert Vic Moss has raised urgent concerns about potential restrictions on Chinese-made drones being fast-tracked through Congress, warning of devastating consequences for the US Drone Industry if certain provisions are included in the upcoming National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).…
In recent years, DJI drones have become ubiquitous in the U.S., used by everyone from first responders and small businesses to hobbyists and farmers. The reasons are simple: DJI makes highly capable, safe, reliable, affordable, and easy-to-fly drones that are…
A significant development in the Drone Industry has emerged, as a new parachute system now allows for easier flight over people in the United States. This breakthrough, as Billy Kyle explains, could revolutionize drone operations for both recreational and commercial…
AVSS announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved the first Category 2 drone for operations over people. This landmark decision allows commercial operators of the DJI Dock 2 equipped with the AVSS drone parachute to fly over people…
In a recent discussion, drone industry experts Vic Moss and Greg Reverdiau shed light on the ongoing debate surrounding drone bans in the United States. Their conversation focused on the American Security Drone Act (ASDA), state-level regulations, and the potential…
Tester Introduces Bill to Crack Down on Chinese Drones Over Spying Concerns U.S. Senator Jon Tester (D-MT) plans to introduce a Senate companion to the Countering CCP Drones Act on Thursday, June 19, 2024. The bill, originally authored by Representative…
The Drone Industry is facing a significant threat from the Countering CCP Drones Act (H.R.2864), which aims to limit the use of Chinese-manufactured drones in the United States. The bill has sparked opposition from various stakeholders, including Drone Service Providers,…
DJI Facing Potential Ban in the United States DJI is on the verge of being banned here in the United States based on false claims and it affects everyone that uses their drones. It doesn’t matter if you fly recreationally…
The Debate Over Chinese-Made Drones On May 16, the U.S. House Homeland Security Committee held a hearing titled: “Unmanned Aerial Systems: An Examination of the Use of Drones in Emergency Response,” examining the use of drones in emergency response. The…
FlytBase, a leading enterprise drone autonomy platform based in San Jose, California, has announced the launch of Flinks (short for FlytBase Links) to enable users to connect the FlytBase platform with various third-party applications and devices. Flinks serves as a…
Council Recommends Creating Drone-Specific NOTAM to Limit Restricted Area The Drone Advisory Council (DAC), a key player in the integration and regulation of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) within the national airspace system (NAS), has released a report recommending significant changes…
AUVSI’s Stance on Banning Chinese DJI Drones Now, AUVSI does not, and I repeat, does not support efforts that would bring about an immediate ban on Chinese drones. Michael Robbins, Co-CEO AUVSI Someone has some explaining to do. On February…
The DJI Drone Ban Controversy at Hand In the realm of drone advocacy and legislation, the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) stands as a towering influence, guiding the trajectory of drone policy in the United States. However, recent…
A New Horizon for Drone Regulations The Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Industry is facing a transformative period following the signing of the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) by President Biden on December 22, 2023. This legislation, encompassing a wide…
All right, so we’re about to sit down with Adam Welsh, who is DJI’s head of global policy, to pick his brain about the drone industry, but more importantly, to discuss DJI and where they’re headed as a company in…
The Drone Service Providers Alliance (DSPA) has made a significant move in the world of unmanned aerial systems by releasing crucial information on how to apply for 107.39 waivers, for drone operations over people and moving vehicles (OOP/OOMV). This release…
Welcome to this week’s UAS News Update. We have three stories for you: DJI has released the Matrice 3D and the Dock 2, with all the details provided. In another story, a man was arrested for attempting to crash his…
DroneXL spoke to Vic Moss from Moss Photography and the Drone Service Provider Alliance about the newly formed Drone Advocacy Alliance to protect the use and choice of drones in the United States. Here is the interview with Vic in…
Today in the United States, drone enthusiasts, industry stakeholders, and users alike have united to establish the Drone Advocacy Alliance. This newly formed coalition is on a mission to safeguard the rights of American drone users, ensuring they can freely…
With apologies to Howard Beale, “We’re mad as hell, and we’re not going to take this anymore.” On April 5th, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis approved a change in Florida Statute 934.50, simultaneously flushing over $200 Million in state-purchased drones down…
This week in drone news, we have four stories for you. The first one is a big one: Oregon has named a new Aviation Director, and he’s a good one. We’ll talk about Florida public safety pushing back against the…
The FPV Coalition seeks help from its members and the entire drone community to help advocate for increasing the weight restriction for recreational drone use from 250g to 1kg. Such a change would allow recreational users to fly larger and…
Drone Service Providers are reporting a resurgence of fraudulent check/overpayment scams. Here's how you can protect yourself.
So part of my self-improvement plan is to start writing again (with How to be a successful commercial drone pilot – Part 107 as my first article on DroneXL), sometimes just for myself and sometime to share. I saw yet…
The launch of “Drone Prepared,” a multi-state initiative to assist legislators in ensuring that their state or locality is prepared for the advantages that unmanned and autonomous flight will bring to their communities, was announced by the Association for Uncrewed…
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