Drone News Update

This week in drone news, Amazon has apparently been telling the FAA not to investigate drone crashes as they are investigating, a new defense/public safety drone, and a large crop-spraying drone crash in California. It appears that Prime Air has been avoiding FAA crash investigations by claiming the company has the authority to conduct its own investigations  At least twice, FAA inspectors ha...

This week in drone news:  Wyoming looking to create a drone trespass law, Insta360 sphere for the Mavic Air 2 and the Air 2S, Walmart expanding their drone delivery, and Skydio Symforce changes to open source. A Legislative committee in Wyoming voted to continue work on legislation that would address trespass issues relating to drone flights “Simply entering the airspace above somebody else’s...

Join Greg, our lead instructor, as we learn about all the happenings in the drone industry this week. DJI had yet ANOTHER leak, it looks like a cinewhoop-style drone. Florida Light and Power has purchased an 1800+ lbs drone that will be used for disaster relief in up to a 1000-mile radius of takeoff. Fatshark is coming at DJI's digital system by releasing their own goggles boasting 1080p resolutio...

This week in drone news; DJI released the Mini 3 Pro, the drone on mars is recovering from a dust storm, Wingcopter gets criteria for part 21 cert, and FliteFest 2022! Download comparative footage and images on our blog! Mini 3 Pro Blog Review: https://pilotinstitute.com/dji-mini-3-pro-review/ Learn about the newest addition to DJI's lineup! DeepDive: https://pilotinstitute.com/course/dji-mini-3-p...

This week in drone news; Snapchat has released a drone, Skyward to end operations in June, Disney Paris celebrates with a drone show, an app to find your stolen drone, and finally an update on free stickers! Snapchat has released a drone! This drone, “Pixy” is a "free-flying sidekick” and is essentially a selfie drone. Pixy is autonomous, taking video as it flies which is then transferred to and s...

This week in drone news; The Whitehouse has released an action plan calling for more power to regulate drones in and around sensitive locations, DJI Inspire 3 leaks, a new FLIR camera, and our newly released Pilot Institute Wiki! The presidential administration is calling on congress to expand authority of both federal and local governments to take action against drones. This action plan calls for...

This week in drone news; More leaks of the DJI Mini 3 including pricing, GoPro has released a slim action camera for drones, the first BVLOS waiver has been granted for FPV without a visual observer, and Gresco acquires DJI Arizona. Looks like the mini 3 will be released on either the 27th or 28th of April Other leaks suggest a possible 1” sensor on the mini 3 pro This has been supported by leaks...

This week in drone news: Two DJI leaks point to a new Mavic 3S and a new Mini 3 and/or Mini 3 pro, AUVSI Xponential is just around the corner, and the Ingenuity helicopter has won the Collier Trophy. Mini 3 pro?  3 axis gimbal Possible 180-degree view Obstacle avoidance Maximum aperture f/1.7 249g https://dronexl.co/2022/04/02/dji-mini-3-pro-video-photos-release-imminent/ Rumors of a new Mavi...

This week in drone news: Texas law 423 has been found unconstitutional by a federal judge, a recreational pilot in New York was fined more than $15,000, an update from our travels to the Texas Public Safety Robot Response Summit, and an upcoming South Florida Drone Meetup. Texas Drone law 423 was ruled unconstitutional by a federal judge The law restricted drone use and distribution of images capt...

This week in drone news: the DJI Matrice 30 has been released, the Ingenuity drone on mars has been extended to continue flights, a man attempting to smuggle drugs using drones has been arrested, and events/UAS industry update. Mavic 3 DeepDive: https://pilotinstitute.com/course/dji-mavic-3-deep-dive/ The Matrice 30 was released this week  Available as M30 or M30T 48MP 1/2 CMOS and 5x to 16x...

Join Greg as we talk about the most recent DJI Leaks, the BVLOS Report published by the ARC, eBee Tac became an approved Blue UAS, and an update on the issue within Oregon State Parks.   Give Billy some love: https://www.youtube.com/c/BillyKyle New Matrice https://dronexl.co/2022/03/15/foldable-dji-matrice-drone-m400/Expected to be the Matrice 30. Expected to be released on March 21 Compact E...

This week in drone news: Oregon State parks are looking to change their rules to allow drones and we need your help to ensure it goes through, an upcoming industry event in Texas, IRIS Automation's BVLOS waiver with Reno Fire has been approved, and Mini 3 Specs. Please email the Oregon State Parks department!!!  Oregon State Parks: OPRD.publiccomment@oprd.oregon.gov This is a call to action!&...

This week in drone news: More DJI RC Plus images, DJI Mini 3 possibly leaked, DJI Agras T40 and T20P appear on the FCCs database, and a man arrested for smuggling drugs and other things with a drone into prison.  Have you experienced PSI testing troubles? If so: This is not acceptable. I need you to do 3 things: - Email PSI to let them know your experience: https://www.psionline.com/contact/f...

This week in drone news: a possible DJI RC Plus leak, Autel firmware update fixes issues with the Nano and Lite, Video of the Mavic 2 crash into a helicopter, and a litchi update adds the A2S, Mini 2, and Mini SE. A new FCC filing suggests DJI will be releasing a new transmitter! According to the filing, the RC Plus seems to be an intermediate between the RC pro and the RC-N1. We’re not sure if th...

This week in drone news:  FAA Administrator has announced he will be resigning, the FAA announced this week they will begin Unmanned Traffic Management field testing, the Superbowl drone show, more concerns over blue UAS in comparison to the NDAA, and a new FPV course. Friday the 11th, the FAA announced the plan to begin testing unmanned traffic management capabilities. Testing will start in...

This Week, Greg talks with FAA Drone Guy Kevin Morris about the National Airspace System (NAS), Superbowl TFRs, and Remote ID. Bobby Quin, CEO of Paypixl, joins us to talk about his software that helps drone service providers share their data and get paid. Drones are being restricted across the US and the DSPA is fighting back, Greg updates you on what the DSPA is up to. DRL has announced a PAID t...

This week in drone news, DJI has announced the end of life for the inspire 2, Natulis cargo drones, Autel drones are being used in the Ukraine conflict, the upcoming Superbowl TFR, and new information ties DJI to the Chinese Government. DJI will be discontinuing the Inspire 2 in February “the following products are expected to be sold out in February 2022 the sales will be stopped immediately.” Wi...

This week in drone news, Navajo Nation uses drones for medical deliveries, Drone saves a dog using a sausage, Osprey vs EVO 2, and a big update for the Mavic 3! A Native American-owned company called “MissionGo” will be helping launch the “Healing Eagle Feather” project This project will deliver essential materials such as insulin kits, meals, anti-venom, and emergency communication devices. No wo...

This week in drone news: A new app allows for DJI drones to be flown without transmitting sensitive information, Bengals VS Raiders NFL game flown over by drone, and a drone that folds while flying! Secure DJI app: https://dronexl.co/2022/01/14/dji-drones-airhub-secure-data-mode/  Last week, during the Bengals and Raiders game, someone with a drone flew over (and inside) the stadium. The oper...

This week in drone news: the FAA has approved a 35-mile BVLOS corridor, an M600 with an AED resulted in a life saved, a woman in China spent $12,500 on a drone show for her dog's birthday, and two records set by a drone show in the UAE. The FAA has approved a BVLOS drone corridor in NY. This corridor will allow BVLOS flights of unmanned aircraft for up to 35 miles.  To monitor the BVLOS fligh...

This week in drone news: the Evo Nano and Evo Lite have arrived, Christmas day rescue using drones, the new Skydio Keyframe feature, and CES! After a bit longer than a nano-second, the new Autel drones have arrived! The Nano is a 249g aircraft with a 1/2” (Nano) or a 1/1.28” (Nano +) sensor and a three-axis gimbal  The Lite is a bit bigger and boasts a 4-axis gimbal with a 1/1.28” or 1” (Lite...

This week in drone news: A recap of the 2021 year including the new drones we’ve seen, drone bans, regulation changes, UAS in public safety, and Pilot Institute milestones.  TRUST: https://trust.pilotinstitute.com/

This week in drone news: Seattle drone laws in question requiring permits for UAS flights, Virginia Tech has received the first approved means of compliance for category aircraft, and the Ingenuity helicopter has hit 30 minutes airborne! A means of compliance has been accepted by the FAA! Virginia Tech has received the first means of compliance from the FAA. Details are not available on the actual...

This week in drone news; a leak has shown possible new DJI drones in 2022, DJI also to be added to an investment and export blacklist, Flytrex expands their drone deliveries, and drones are being used to recover from the Kentucky tornados. New DJI Products and their associated release dates have been leaked online We’re possibly looking at Mini 3 in April FPV Mini in July Inspire 3 in September ht...

Join us in learning about the recent up-comings in the drone community. DroneUp, a DSP, has squired the former LAANC provider, Airmap. The Drone Racing League has been accredited by the FAA in a first-of-its-kind drone safety event accreditation. A pilot, and friend of Pilot Institute, Kenji Sugahara, has received a response from the FAA regarding is p.107 exemption for a +55lb drone. DroneUp is a...