DJI Mini 4 Pro Will Have Waypoints

The Mini 4 Pro drone must be close to launch because photos of retail boxes are now starting to make the rounds. And as we all know, DJI loves to list the key features on the exterior of the packages. Last week we reported more video and photos of the Mini 4 Pro showing a […]

EASA sends proposed air taxi and drone regulations for passage into EU law

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has presented its proposal for air taxi and other next generation aircraft regulation in a text now awaiting approval or amendment into law by the bloc’s executive body. Released under the characteristically EU administrativese title of Opinion 03/2023, the EASA proposal sets out a “comprehensive regulatory framework to address new operational and mobility concepts […]

Aloft Integrates Remote ID, Phoenix Air Nationwide BVLOS, and an AI Faster at FPV Than Pilots

In this weekly UAS News update, we have three stories for you. First, Aloft integrates Remote ID into their Fleet Management. Phoenix Air gets nationwide BVLOS approval. Lastly, an AI system proves faster at FPV racing than professional FPV pilots. Let’s dive in. Aloft Remote ID compliance The first story this week concerns Aloft updating […]

Commercial UAV Starts Tuesday! What to Expect: and the Keynotes, Demos, and Exhibits You Can’t Miss

 Commercial UAV Expo will take place at Caesars Forum, Las Vegas, NV, September 5-7, 2023.  It’s one of the biggest industry events of the year: more than 3,500 commercial drone professionals from more than 60 countries are scheduled to attend. Registration is still open. “Commercial UAV Expo is at the forefront of commercial drone technology, bringing […]

So much for discretion: New York police drones to check into outdoor party complaints this weekend

New York has recently taken considerable steps toward facilitating and increasing the use of long-banished drones within the city – and also overcoming lively resident opposition to those rooted in personal privacy concerns. But it’s precisely the enduring strength of that resistance that now risks making a decision by NY police to deploy UAVs for outdoor and backyard party […]

Propeller flaw faulted for Vertical’s Aug. 9 eVTOL air taxi plunge

UK air taxi developer Vertical Aerospace has revealed the cause of the August 9 crash of its VX4 electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) prototype aircraft, and said it has already begun moving toward resumed test flights and planned certification in 2026. London-based Vertical announced the results of its internal investigation into the incident, during which its prototype air taxi sustained considerable damage […]

Researchers, Law Enforcement Come Together: The RTC, Florida’s F1RST Partner to Train Local, State and Federal Government Agencies

The Regional Training Center (The RTC) and Florida’s Forensic Institute for Research, Security and Tactics (F1RST) have partnered to provide training to local, state, and federal government agencies.  The RTC is a unique, non-profit center of research and training for public safety and government agencies. America’s leading UAS innovator and California’s largest certified UAS trainer, the […]

Canada Authorizes Drone Swarms Operating Beyond Visual Line of Sight to Fight Wildfires

Kelowna Wildfires Canada has authorized the operation of drone swarms beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) for fighting wildfires. Continue reading below, or listen: Canadian drone service provider IN-FLIGHT Data is a Canadian SAIL 6 operator, holding three Guinness World Records for its drone flights.  Now, IN-FLIGHT has earned a first-of-its-kind authorization for simultaneous drone operations up to […]

DJI RUMOR: Is DJI Mini 4 Coming in September?

DJI is releasing a new Mini 4 drone this fall. And it could be coming sooner than you think! DJI has had a consistent calendar of product launches over the years and the Mini Series of drones perfectly illustrates that. The first Mini, the Mavic Mini was launched in October 2019, a few months prior […]