Category: TRUST
Drone Industry’s Outrage Over Stefanik’s Anti-China Legislation
A Broken Trust and Political Stunts Members of the Drone Industry are livid over recent political maneuvers targeting Chinese-made drones, particularly those manufactured by DJI. [more…]
Chula Vista’s Police Drone Program: A Closer Look at the Pros and Cons
In October 2018, the Chula Vista Police Department (CVPD) launched the nation’s first Drone as First Responder (DFR) program, deploying drones to respond to 911 [more…]
Ensuring Anzu Raptor’s Security: White Knight Labs’ Successful Penetration Test
Aloft partnered with Anzu Robotics and White Knight Labs to ensure the security of the Anzu Raptor drone. A comprehensive penetration test confirmed that customer [more…]
Police Drones Answering 911 Calls: The Future of Law Enforcement?
Drones to Respond to 911 Calls Imagine dialing 911 and seeing a drone at your doorstep instead of a Police officer. This futuristic scenario could [more…]
Will the U.S. Ban DJI Drones? Here’s What You Need to Know
Possible DJI Drone Ban Raises Concerns Over Security and Innovation The future of DJI drones in the U.S. hangs in the balance as the Countering [more…]
Man Faces Jail for Flying Drone Over Hangout Fest: Here’s Why It’s Illegal
Arrest at Hangout Fest for Drone Flight A 25-year-old man from Foley, Alabama is facing jail time after flying his drone over Hangout Festival in [more…]
NYPD’s Drones as First Responders Initiative Is Game-Changer
Drones to Respond to 911 Calls in NYC The NYPD is set to deploy drones across five precincts to aid officers in responding to 911 [more…]
DJI Defends Its Drones Amid Homeland Security Hearing
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 [more…]
Drone Pilot Grounded: Court Rules License Needed for Aerial Mapping
Drone Mapping Business Halted by Licensing Laws In a landmark decision, a federal appeals court ruled that a North Carolina drone pilot cannot offer aerial [more…]
OOP MADE EASY! Anti-China Bill, FAA Reauthorization, Philly YouTuber, DJI H30
Welcome to Weekly UAS News Update! We have six stories for you this week. We have the FAA Reauthorization Act, flying over people just got [more…]