Category: Florida
DJI Takes DoD to Court, DJI Mini 4 Pro Gets SDK, and Two Teens Saved by a Drone
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update! We have three stories for you this week. First, DJI takes the Department of Defense to court over [more…]
The Villages Issues Cease and Desist to Drone Pilots: Complex Legal Battle Takes Flight
A major retirement community in Florida has ordered drone pilots to stop filming construction sites, igniting a complex Legal battle over airspace rights, property laws, [more…]
DJI Seeks Court Intervention to Overturn U.S. DoD’s Chinese Military Company Label
On March 14, 2025, SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd. and its subsidiary Shenzhen Dajiang Baiwang Technology Co., Ltd. (collectively “DJI”) filed a motion for summary [more…]
Drones After Dark: A Raw Conversation with Kyle Nordfors
Buckle up for a no-holds-barred dive into the wild world of drones with hosts Bobby Ouyang (Skyebrowse) and Luis Figueiredo, joined by search-and-rescue ace Kyle [more…]
Drone Footage Reveals Narwhals’ Surprising Tusk Play in the Arctic
In a pioneering study, researchers have leveraged drones to capture unprecedented footage of narwhals using their iconic tusks in surprising ways. Published in February 2025 [more…]
Amazon’s Drone Delivery Dreams Face Turbulence: The College Station Showdown
Amazon‘s ambitious drone delivery program has hit serious turbulence in College Station, Texas, where unprecedented community resistance has collided with the e-commerce giant’s futuristic vision. [more…]
Drone-Assisted Rescue in Rimrock Highlights Growing Role of UAS in Emergency Response
On February 24, 2025, San Bernardino County Fire (SBCoFD) crews leveraged Drone Technology to rescue a 15-year-old boy trapped in a rock crevice for over [more…]
Canadian Tourist Charged with Illegal Drone Photography at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station
A 71-year-old Canadian visitor faces federal charges after allegedly photographing classified areas at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a drone over three consecutive days. [more…]
US Cities Race to Launch Air Taxi Networks Before 2026 World Cup
Major US cities are gearing up for the integration of air taxis and advanced Drone Technology into their urban landscapes, with Los Angeles leading the [more…]
Tallahassee PD Forced to Switch to Pricier, Less Capable US Drones After $75K Grant
Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) is making a mandated switch to American-made drones, backed by a $75,000 grant from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, despite [more…]
