Pilot Institute

Drone News Update

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Weekly episodes discussing the latest drone news in the United States. Whether you're a hobbyist or a Part 107 Remote Pilot, staying up to date is important, especially in such a fast-changing industry.

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Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Drone News: FAA Symposium/AAM Summit, Pyka Pelican Spray, China Drone Export Restrictions 04.08.2023

Welcome to your weekly news update, we have 3 stories for you this week; Some news from the FAA Symposium and AAM Summit, Pyka Pelican Spray gets FAA approval, and China is imposing export restrictions on some drone products.

Drone News: Reckless Drone pilot pleads guilty, we might finally have a release date for the Air 3, New FAA guidance about federal preemption, and a malfunction that caused 500 drones to crash. 21.07.2023

Welcome to your weekly news update, we have 4 stories for you this week; Reckless Drone pilot pleads guilty, we might finally have a release date for the Air 3, New FAA guidance about federal preemption, and a malfunction that caused 500 drones to fall from the sky.

Drone News: Record Setting Drone Light Show, More DJI Leaks, and EAA AirVenture 07.07.2023

Welcome to your weekly news update, we have 3 stories for you this week; Drone Light Show Record Set, More DJI Leaks, and a Big Upcoming Event - EAA AirVenture!

Drone News: NYC Drone Approval? Aloft Air Control API, Mysterious Drone Leaks 09.06.2023

Welcome to your weekly UAS news update, we have 3 stories for you this week; NYC is proposing an approval process to fly drones in the city, Aloft Air control has released their API, and some drone leaks. Lets get to it!

Drone News: FAA Requests Comments for BVLOS, Leaked DJI Air 3, Korean Air Drones for Good, PI BVLOS! 26.05.2023

Welcome to your weekly UAS news update, we have 3 stories for you this week; The FAA is seeking public comments on BVLOS below 400’ for data collection, DJI Air 3 Leaks, and Korean Air who is using drones to inspect their airplanes.

Drone News: AAM Document from FAA, SCARY Iowa State Bill, Aloft Air Boss Function 12.05.2023

This week in Drone News we have three stories for you. The FAA recently released a document outlining AAM integration into airspace, a scary Iowa bill has passed the Iowa House, Aloft releases Air Boss aimed to have one person able to boss their immediate airspace for use with multiple pilots and aircraft.

Drone News: Mavic 3 Pro Leak and Release Date, Another DFR Prohibition Bill, Drone Crime Ring BUSTED 21.04.2023

DJI Mavic Pro Leak This week in drone news we have four stories for you: DJI Mavic 3 Pro leaked price, Yet another bill to prevent first responders from doing their jobs, organized drone crime ring busted, Upcoming events and Deep Dives! Don't forget about the LIVE AMA with Greg on Monday April 24th at 4PM MST!

Drone News: Mavic 3 Pro Price & Release Date, Another DJI Prohibition Bill, Drone Crime Ring BUSTED 21.04.2023

DJI Mavic Pro Leak This week in drone news we have four stories for you: DJI Mavic 3 Pro Leaked price, Yet another bill to prevent first responders from doing their jobs, organized drone crime ring busted, Upcoming events and Deep Dives!

Drone News: Inspire 3 Released! Currency Check, and Drone Sense to Make DJI NDAA Compliant 15.04.2023

This week in drone news we have three stories for you: Inspire 3, Check your currency (Public Service Announcement), and a device to make DJI drones NDAA compliant.

Drone News: Inspire 3 Released, Mavic 3 Pro, Wing Testifies in Congress, Florida DMS Roasted 07.04.2023

This week in drone news we have four stories for you: Inspire 3 and Mavic 3 Pro are around the corner, Wing’s CEO testifies before Congress and some heated discussion about Florida’s DJI ban.

Drone News: NEW! DJI Avata Goggles & Controller, Autel Evo Support, NY Drone Corridor 31.03.2023

In this week's drone news we have three stories: DJI releases new goggles and controller for Avata, there is an Autel Evo support update, and a New York drone corridor for testing.

Drone News: New Oregon Aviation Director, Florida Pushes Back on Ban, New Partnership, 200 Weeks! 24.03.2023

This week in drone news we have four stories for you and the first one is a big one, Oregon nominates a new Aviation Director, Florida public safety pushes back against the country of origin ban, A new partnership for Pilot Institute, and 200 weeks of news!

Drone News: UK Drone Pilot Arrested, AUVSI Green UAS, DJI Aeroscope, Remote ID Limit Petition 10.03.2023

This week in drone news we have four stories for you; A UK Drone Pilot was fined after flying too close to a warbird, AUVSI Green UAS program, DJI discontinues aeroscope, and a petition to raise the weight limit for remote id and registration.

Drone News: IACRA Glitch, AZ Drone Felony Bill, American Security Drone Act of 2023 03.03.2023

This week in drone news we have three stories for you; IACRA glitch means anyone who applied for certs needs to re-apply, AZ bill to make flying drones over houses a felony, and the “American Security Drone Act of 2023” bill in congress.

Drone News: Rec Night Flying in Controlled, Freefly Grounding Astro, Spright gets Nationwide BVLOS 24.02.2023

This week in drone news we have three stories for you; Recreational LAANC enabled for night flights, Freefly Grounding, Spright gets nationwide BVLOS.

Drone News: DJI SDK Release? Super Bowl Incursions, Texas Drone Workshop 18.02.2023

This week in drone news we have four stories for you; DJI SDK and New DJI Mini 2 SE, Super Bowl Drone Incursions down, the upcoming Texas drone workshop and a kuddos!

Drone News: NEW BRINC Drone, TN Law Bans non-NOAA, NEW FAA CBO, NEW DJI! 10.02.2023

This week in drone news we have four stories for you; A new drone announcement from Brinc, TN law to ban non-NDAA drones from government uses, a New FAA CBO, and a potential new drone from DJI.

Drone News: Govt. Accountability Office vs. FAA, Pyka Pelican Cargo, Flytrap Gets Part 135—Delivery 03.02.2023

This week in drone news we have three stories for you; the Government Accountability Office says the FAA needs to stop dragging its feet on UAS integration, New Pyka Pelican Cargo, and Flytrex gets Part 135!

Drone News: Drone Layoffs, Cessna 172 Drone Crash, and Investors for Airbus' Zephyr Project 27.01.2023

This week in drone news we have three stories for you; Amazon and other drone company layoffs, a follow-up on a crash between a drone and a Cessna 172, and Airbus is looking for partners on the Zephyr Project.

Drone News: Amazon Manager Fired, World's Fastest Drone, Stranded Boater Saved! 19.01.2023

This week in drone news we have three stories for you; did Amazon fire someone for voicing safety concerns, a new world record for the fastest drone, and drone was used to locate a stranded boater.

Drone News: DJI’s CES ban, FAA Delays Section 2209, Walmart/DroneUp Challenges 13.01.2023

This week in drone news we have three stories for you; DJI’s CES ban, FAA Delays Section 2209 again, and Walmart/DroneUp face delivery challenges.

Drone News: Autel EVO Max, PSI Changes, FCC NPRM, Ford Patent for Moving Vehicles 06.01.2023

This week in drone news we have four stories for you; the new Autel Evo Max, PSI changing the cut for testing centers, FCC announces NPRM for UAS, and a Ford Patent for operations over moving vehicles.

Drone News: 2022 Wrap Up 30.12.2022

It’s time to recap 52 weeks of drone news update. We want to thank our community and our students for everything this year. Looking forward to another year of education and aviation.

Drone News: Drone Rescues 2-Year-Old, DroneUp Expanding Deliveries, Holiday Reminder 23.12.2022

In this week’s drone news update, we’ll talk about a rescue with a drone, DroneUp Expanding Deliveries, and a reminder for the holiday season.

Drone News: Remote ID Rules in Effect, Drone Prepared, Country of Origin Ban, eBee Vision, New CBOs 16.12.2022

In this week’s drone news update, we’ll talk about AUVSI Drone Prepared, a chance for those in Florida to comment on the country of origin ban, the new Ebee Vision, New CBOs, and finally, what happens today…

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