Category: Florida
United States National Drone Association Launches with Big Plans for Drone Innovation
The United States National Drone Association™ (USNDA) has officially announced its formation, setting up shop in Washington, D.C., with its national headquarters to be based [more…]
FAA Cracks Down on Drone Violations with $341,413 in Proposed Penalties
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is taking a tough stance on unsafe and unauthorized drone operations, proposing $341,413 in civil penalties against 27 individuals for [more…]
Navy Invests $30M in University of Memphis for Advanced Drone Testing Facility
The University of Memphis has secured a substantial $30.38 million in funding from the U.S. Navy to develop a state-of-the-art facility for testing drones in [more…]
Drones Race Against Time to Save Lives in Cardiac Emergencies
In a groundbreaking initiative, drones are set to become First Responders in cardiac emergencies, potentially saving lives by delivering automated external defibrillators (AEDs) faster than [more…]
DJI Mavic 3E gets CAT 2, Serious Drone Injury, Aloft LAANC Onboarding, & DJI Neo
Welcome to Your Weekly UAS News Update We have four stories for you this week: the Mavic 3 Enterprise gets Category 2 approval, which is [more…]
Autonomous Drone Ship Begins Groundbreaking Ocean Mapping Mission in Cayman Islands
Saildrone, a leader in ocean data collection using autonomous vehicles, has launched a pioneering mission to map the Cayman Islands’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) using [more…]
Someone Shoots at Your Drone, What Do You Do?
Essential Safety Protocols for Drone Pilots Drones have become increasingly prevalent in recent years, raising concerns about privacy and property rights. As these unmanned aerial [more…]
Teen Evades Police on Bike in Port St. Lucie, Caught After Drone Search
Police Pursuit and Drone-Assisted Capture A teenager’s attempt to evade law enforcement in Port St. Lucie, Florida led to a swift response from local Police. [more…]
Senate Amendment Proposes Inclusion of Countering CCP Drones Act in NDAA
The ongoing debate surrounding Chinese-made drones in the U.S. has taken a new turn. According to a tweet by Scott Shtofman, a bipartisan amendment has [more…]
Canada’s Olympic Soccer Scandal Unveils Years of Drone Spying
Canada’s 2-1 victory over New Zealand in their Olympic soccer opener has been overshadowed by a drone spying scandal that goes far beyond a single [more…]