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Insights from the Georgia Public Safety Drone Summit on Managing Unauthorized Drone Activity At the DRONERESPONDERS Georgia Public Safety Drone Summit held at Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, GA, a critical session addressed the growing concern of unauthorized or rogue drones. The discussion centered on what law enforcement agencies can do when faced with community […]
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Texas’ controversial drone law case could be headed to Supreme Court By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to decide within the next several months whether to hear the appeal of a decision to uphold a Texas law that severely restricts the use of drones by photojournalists and others. Plaintiffs […]
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New Regulations Target High-Precision Equipment, Adjust Standards for Drone Components China will implement changes to its drone export controls starting September 1, 2024, according to a Reuters article. The amendments, which include adding high-precision measurement equipment to the control list and adjusting standards for certain unmanned aircraft components, come in response to increased scrutiny from […]
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FAA’s Deputy Administrator Outlines Timeline for BVLOS Rulemaking and Plans for Drone and AAM Integration into National Airspace By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill A high-ranking FAA official on Tuesday promised that the agency is on track to meet the scheduled timeline for issuing a final beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) rule by January, […]
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AVSS PRS-M3DT Parachute Enables DJI Dock 2 Flights Without Waivers The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved the first Category 2 drone for operations over people. Commercial drone operators using the DJI Dock 2 equipped with the AVSS PRS-M3DT drone parachute can now fly over people without needing to submit an FAA 107.39 flight over […]
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In this exciting episode of the Weekly Wings drone podcast, hosted by Paul Rossi and joined by co-hosts Samuel Stansberry and Terry Neff, we dive deep into the latest advancements and intriguing stories in the world of drones and technology. We kick off the show discussing Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) waivers in Michigan, highlighting […]
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Finding FAA-Recognized Identification Areas Made Easier with New Online Map With the arrival of summer, drone enthusiasts are gearing up for more outdoor activities. As drone flying gains popularity, it’s crucial for pilots to adhere to FAA regulations, including the Remote ID rule, which requires all registered drones to broadcast identification and location information while […]
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In this exciting episode of Weekly Wings, the drone industry podcast hosted by Paul Rossi and Samuel Stansberry, we dive into the dazzling world of drone light shows, celebrating the Fourth of July with stunning visuals and some unexpected mishaps. We explore the intricacies of these aerial spectacles, including a deep dive into a spectacular […]
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New Legislation Unlocks Operational Freedom for Public Safety Teams In February 2024, the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act (FAA Reauthorization) was passed, calling for specific actions and timelines regarding drone regulation. Fotokite, an international provider of tethered drones for emergency response, has released a whitepaper highlighting how this new legislation impacts […]
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Enhancements Include Real-Time MSX Functionality and Improved Altitude Accuracy Teledyne FLIR has announced the release of firmware version 1.3 for their SIRAS drone system, introducing a range of enhancements designed to improve performance and user experience. The update is available for download and includes improvements to image quality, signal reliability, altitude accuracy, and flight data […]
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