Category: BVLOS
Drone Ban CCP Update, 1st Cat 2 Drone, New DJI Model, & FAA Authorizes Commercial BVLOS
Welcome to Weekly UAS News Update. We have four stories for you this week: The Canning CCP Drone Act update (not a good one) A [more…]
FAA Approves First Category 2 Drone for Flight Over People
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 [more…]
Michigan Invests Millions in Drone Infrastructure to Lead Air Mobility Revolution
Michigan is taking bold steps to position itself at the forefront of the Drone Industry, as reported by Axios Detroit. The state’s Democratic leadership has [more…]
Walmart’s Drone Delivery Program Faces Unexpected Challenge from Gun Owners
According to a recent report by Fortune, Walmart’s ambitious drone delivery program has encountered an unforeseen obstacle: gun owners shooting down delivery drones. This development [more…]
Redmond Police Deploy Drones as First Responders, Enhancing 911 Response
The Redmond Police Department has implemented a cutting-edge Drone As A First Responder (DFR) pilot program, utilizing a DJI Matrice 3D drone in a box [more…]
Axon and Skydio Partner to Deliver Scalable Drone Solutions for Public Safety
Axon and Skydio announced the launch of an end-to-end offering for drones in public safety, including a scalable Drone as First Responder (DFR) solution. This [more…]
Oswego City Police Receives FAA Approval for BVLOS Drone Operations
Police Department to Use Drones as First Responders The Oswego City Police Department in New York has been granted approval by the Federal Aviation Administration [more…]
Drone Deliveries: UAVOS Demonstrates Medical Supply Transport
UAVOS Conducts Successful Medical Drone Delivery Demonstration UAVOS has successfully demonstrated the feasibility and impact of beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) medical drone deliveries [more…]
Drone News: Senate Drone Ban, Commercial UAV, WingtraCloud, and Two New Pilot Institute Courses!
Weekly UAS News Update Welcome to the Weekly UAS News Update. We have four drone news stories for you this week: Another proposed bill that [more…]
DJI Avata 2 Shatters Range Expectations in Stunning BVLOS Test Flight
In a groundbreaking test flight, the DJI Avata 2 has pushed the boundaries of what’s possible with a consumer drone, flying an astonishing 22,000 feet [more…]