Category: Utah
My Concerns About the DJI Ban in the United States
Although I’m less concerned than I used to be about an all-out ban on DJI happening in the United States, I do want to share [more…]
Prescription Delivery by Drone: Coming Soon to More Cities
Drone Partnerships to Expand Healthcare Access Prescription delivery via drone is set to expand significantly with new partnerships involving Mayo Clinic and Memorial Hermann Health [more…]
UDOT Tests Vertiports for Drone Delivery and Air Taxis in Utah
The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is leading the charge in drone delivery and Air Taxi innovation. With the help of Utah State University, UDOT [more…]
Connecticut DJI Drone Ban, DFR, Supreme Court, Philly Drone Life
Welcome to this week’s UAS News Update. This week, we have four stories to discuss: Connecticut, the DFR (Drone for First Responders Act), a Michigan [more…]
Misguided Ban on Chinese Drones: Risking American Lives
In the rugged Utah mountains, where weather conditions can change rapidly, the Weber County Sheriff Search and Rescue team relies on drones to locate lost [more…]
Grounded: The Debate Over Banning DJI Drones in the U.S.
U.S. Lawmakers Consider Banning DJI Drones Amid National Security Concerns In a move that could ground the fleet of DJI drones across the country, U.S. [more…]
Zipline Drones Poised for Takeoff in US Cities
Delivery Drones Set to Revolutionize Urban Logistics In a recent interview with IEEE Spectrum’s Stephen Cass, Zipline co-founder and CTO Keenan Wyrobek shared exciting updates [more…]
The Rise of U.S. Drones Amid Anti-China Sentiment
In the heart of Utah, a small drone factory is experiencing a resurgence amidst growing anti-China sentiment. Teal Drones, founded by George Matus in 2015, [more…]
Draper Couple Warns Community About Suspicious Drone Encounter
Invasion of Privacy Raises Concerns A Draper couple, Drew and Lorene Joosten, are alerting their neighbors after a disturbing incident involving a drone outside their [more…]
DJI Drone Ban – Who Is On YOUR Side? AUVSI?
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 [more…]
