Drone News Update

By Pilot Institute

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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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Drone News Update episodes:

05.03.2024
Drone News: FAA Reauthorization, DJI Mini 4K, and Robinson Helicopters Purchased Ascent AeroSystems
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update, we have 3 stories for you this week: FAA Reauthorization, DJI Mini 4K, and Robinson Helicopters purchased Ascent AeroSystems. First up, congress appears close to FAA reauthorization. The reauthorization is over 1,000 pages, with topics...
04.26.2024
Drone News: New Congress Drone Act, Aloft Adds SGI, DAC on Stadium TFRs, & New DJI Agras
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update, we have 4 stories for you this week: New Drone Act in Congress, Aloft adds SGI, the DAC recommends Changes for Stadium TFRs, and the new DJI Agras! First up, is the soon-to-be proposed...
04.05.2024
Drone News: Drone Shop Owner Arrested for Flights, Baltimore Bridge TFR, Avata 2 Release and More?
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update, we have 3 stories for you this week: Drone Shop Owner arrested for prison drops, Baltimore bridge collapse, possible Avata release next week? First up, next week appears to have two DJI releases! The...
03.29.2024
Drone news: DJI Dock 2 Release, Hylio Approved For Drone Swarms, and New DroneUp Delivery System
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update, we have 3 stories for you this week: DJI Dock 2 Release, Hylio gets approval for drone swarms, and DroneUp announces new delivery system. First up is DJI’s new Dock 2. The Dock 2 is...
03.22.2024
Drone News: DJI Release Leaks, AUVSI’s Stance on Drone Bans, & an Update on the NFL Drone Flight
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update, we have 3 stories for you this week: DJI Releases, AUVSI’s stance on Drone Bans, and an update on the man who flew over an NFL game in Maryland. First up, DJI has a...
03.15.2024
Drone News: Remote ID Enforcement, Bill to Control Airspace, St. Louis Bill Update, DJI Avata 2 Leak
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update, we have 4 stories for you this week: Remote ID enforcement begins, Bill to control airspace in Illinois Senate, St Louis Drone Bill update, and DJI Avata 2 Leaks. First up the FAA’s deferred...
03.08.2024
Drone News: DJI Data Breach, FAA Auth Extended, AirData Public Portal, Ohio DOT Drone Surveillance
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update, we have 4 stories for you this week: DJI Data breach, FAA Authorization extended, AirData creates public portal for government transparency, and Ohio DOT to use drones for traffic surveillance. First up this week...
03.01.2024
Drone News: Man Sentenced for Shooting Drone, SkyeBrowse Lite, & AMA Approved for Temporary FRIAs
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update, we have 3 stories for you this week: Man sentenced after shooting down drone, SkyeBrowse Lite, and the AMA has gotten approval for temporary FRIAs. First up this week is an update on...
02.16.2024
Drone News: DJI Ban for EVERYONE, Philly Pilot Back in Court, WingtraOne LiDAR, and Air Aware FRIA
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update, we have 4 stories for you this week: New bill to ban DJI for all users, Philly Drone Life goes back to court, WingtraOne gets LiDAR, and Air Aware gets FRIA locations! Please help...
02.09.2024
Drone News: Remote ID, Police Drone Shot Down, Felony Charges Flying Over NFL, and the Super Bowl
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update, we have 4 stories for you this week: Remote ID for the DJI minis, an armed suspect escaped police after shooting down a drone, a man faces felony charges after flying over NFL...
02.02.2024
Drone News: A Secret Announcement, AUVSI Drone Ban, NASA's Ingenuity, New Alpha Drone, & RID Update
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update, we have 4 stories for you this week: A Secret Announcement, AUVSI jumps on anti-Chinese drone bandwagon, NASA’s Ingenuity ends mission with 72 flights, Autel releases the Alpha, and Mini 3 and 4...
01.26.2024
Drone News Government Gone Wild Edition: Three New Bills Restricting Drones, and The ACSL Soten
The first bill we’re going to cover is the Oklahoma, which would restrict state entries from purchasing or operating drones built or assembled by a covered foreign entity. Waivers of HB3068 are available through the state’s Office of Management and...
01.19.2024
Drone News: UAS Bill BB199, Drone Surveillance Update, New Wing Drone, New DJI MIC, and Mesh Editor
First up this week is St Louis Bill BB199, which has some concerning text for recreational UAS operators… Line 19, 20, and 21 state “Any person who operates a drone or any UA in the City of St. Louis shall have...
01.12.2024
Drone News: Autel Alpha, FlyCart 30, KY Bill on Drones, Walmart Adds Wing, and Drone Surveillance.
Welcome to your weekly news update, we have 5 stories for you this week; Autel Alpha hits FCC database, DIJ FlyCart 30 released outside of China, KY bill could limit drone operations, Walmart partners with Wing, and a filmmaker’s plan to...
01.05.2024
Drone News: Drone Hits a Robinson Helicopter, 2024 American Security Drone Act, and a Drone Rescue
Welcome to your weekly news update, we have 3 stories for you this week, drone hits Robinson R44, 2024 NDAA signed with American Security Drone Act, and a Drone Rescue, lets get to it! https://droneadvocacyalliance.com First up this week is one you’ve...
12.29.2023
Drone News: 2023 Year in Review, New Drones, Drones for Good, Don't be That Guy, and Regulations
Welcome to your weekly news update, New Year's edition! Let's take a look at everything that's happened this year including drones for good, the don't be that guy compilation, drone regulation, Pilot Institute updates and of course new drones, starting...
12.22.2023
Drone News: Air Aware App, Stopping DJI Exports, PrecisionHawk Down, FAA Reauth, & Firmware Updates
Welcome to your weekly news update, we have 5 stories for you this week, Air Aware Released, Legislators urge Pentagon to deny export licenses for DJI, PrecisionHawk shuts down operation, the FAA Reauthorization act and an important update to DJI...
12.15.2023
Drone News: Amazon Loses Head of Ops, FAA UTM Field Test, Skyebrowse Pay-Per-Model, and New FRIA Map
Welcome to your weekly news update, we have 4 stories for you this week, Amazon loses Head of Safety and Flight operations, FAA and NASA conduct UTM Field Test, Skyebrowse introduces pay-per-model, and the FPVFC releases a FRIA map. Your first...
12.01.2023
Drone News: Air 3 & Mini 4 DOC, Percepto Drone Swarm Waiver, Defibrillator Drones, and Texas Zoning
Welcome to your weekly news update, we have 4 stories for you this week, Air 3 and Mini 4 Pro finally added to DOC list, Percepto gets drone swarm waiver, defibrillator drones are faster than ambulances, and the City of...
11.24.2023
Drone News: Drone Stops NFL Game, FAA Safety Login Changes, DJI Agras T60, Skyebrowse 2D Mapping
Welcome to your weekly news update, we have 4 stories for you this week, Ravens vs Bengals game halted due to drone, FAA Safety Login changes, rumors of a new DJI Agras T60, Skyebrowse releases 2D mapping, and our Black...
11.17.2023
Drone News: 128MP Survey Camera, Aloft Expanding to AAM, New Waivers Course, and Black Friday Sale!
Welcome to your weekly news update, we have 3 stories for you this week, Phase One releases 128 MP survey camera, Aloft expanding to AAM, new waivers course and our Black Friday sale is now live! Phase One has released...
11.10.2023
Drone News: Matrice 3D and Dock 2, Attempted Police Drone Crash, and DSPA Guidance on OOP Waivers!
First up this week is the DJI Matrice 3D and the Dock 2! The Matrice 3D is a simplified Mavic, designed for use in the Dock 2. The M3D comes with two available payloads, one nearly identical to the Mavic 3 Thermal...
11.03.2023
Drone News: New Bill to Ban Chinese Drones, DJI Matrice 3D Leaks, and Zipline's New Partnerships.
Welcome to your weekly news update, we have 3 stories for you this week, New bill proposes banning Chinese drones for the Federal Government, DJI Matrice 3D leaks, and Zipline’s new partnerships with Healthcare in Ohio. Make your voice heard: https://droneadvocacyalliance.com/?vvsrc=%2Fcampaigns%2F105982%2Frespond First up...
10.27.2023
Drone News: Texas Drone Law Decision Reversed, New FAA Administrator Confirmed, and the World’s Largest Foam Board Quadcopter!
First up this week is the new FAA Administrator, Michael Whitaker. As we previously speculated, this confirmation process appears to have gone smoothly. Z Whitaker worked for three years as the Deputy Administrator of the FAA and Chief NextGen officer, coming to...
10.20.2023
Drone News: Amazon Medical Deliveries, Aloft Wins Challenge, Drone Equipped With AI to Fight Fires
First up this week is Amazon, who has announce they will start delivering medicine in College Station, Texas. Prime air aims to transport medicine to homes within 60 minutes of ordering, and includes over 500 medications for the flue, asthma, and...
10.13.2023
Drone News: Pilot Loses Control Over Stadium, Update on Shot Down Police Drone, New L2 LIDAR
Welcome to your weekly news update, we have 3 stories for you this week, Drone pilot loses control of drone over stadium, an update on the man who shot down the police M300, and DJI releases new L2 LIDAR The first...
10.06.2023
Drone News: FAA Authorization Extended, DJI FlyCart FCC Approval, Matrice 3D, and Events!
Welcome to your weekly news update, we have 4 stories for you this week, FAA authorization extended, DJI FlyCart 30 gets FCC approval for operation in the US, Leaked video reportedly shows a new DJI matrice, and some upcoming events!...
09.22.2023
Drone News: The Air Sentinel App, New Skydio Drone, and a DJI Event Next Week
Welcome to your weekly news update, we have 3 stories for you this week, The Air Sentinel App, New Skydio Drone, and DJI event next week! First up this week is the Air Sentinel app, who has partnered with DroneResponders to...
09.15.2023
Drone News: Remote ID Delay, Mini 4 Pro Price, FAA Gives BVLOS, Pilot Sentenced, and DAA Campaigns
Welcome to your weekly news update, we have 5 stories for you this week; Remote ID Delay confirmed, Mini 4 pro pricing leaks, the FAA gives UPS and uAvionix BVLOS, TFR Violating Drone Pilot Sentenced, and the DAA announces more...
09.08.2023
Drone News: Remote ID Delayed, Mini 4 Pro Leak, Drone Pilot Arrested
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update and this week we are live from Las Vegas. We have three stories that we want to share. The first one is information about Remote ID. The second one is the Mini 4...
09.01.2023
Drone News: Aloft Integrates RID, Phoenix Air Nationwide BVLOS, and an AI Faster at FPV Than Pilots
Welcome to your weekly news update, we have 3 stories for you this week; Aloft integrates RID into fleet management, Phoenix Air gets nationwide BVLOS, and lastly an AI system that is faster at FPV racing than professional FPV pilots.
08.18.2023
Drone News: DJI Delivery Drone, Warning For Fake Apps, FAA Registration Change, Upcoming Events
Welcome to your weekly news update, we have 3 stories for you this week; DJI releases delivery drone, DJI warns against imitating apps, FAA Registration change, Pilot Institute success and some upcoming events!
08.04.2023
Drone News: FAA Symposium/AAM Summit, Pyka Pelican Spray, China Drone Export Restrictions
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.
07.21.2023
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.
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...
07.07.2023
Drone News: Record Setting Drone Light Show, More DJI Leaks, and EAA AirVenture
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!
06.09.2023
Drone News: NYC Drone Approval? Aloft Air Control API, Mysterious Drone Leaks
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...
05.26.2023
Drone News: FAA Requests Comments for BVLOS, Leaked DJI Air 3, Korean Air Drones for Good, PI BVLOS!
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...
05.12.2023
Drone News: AAM Document from FAA, SCARY Iowa State Bill, Aloft Air Boss Function
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...
04.21.2023
Drone News: Mavic 3 Pro Leak and Release Date, Another DFR Prohibition Bill, Drone Crime Ring BUSTED
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...
04.21.2023
Drone News: Mavic 3 Pro Price & Release Date, Another DJI Prohibition Bill, Drone Crime Ring BUSTED
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...
04.15.2023
Drone News: Inspire 3 Released! Currency Check, and Drone Sense to Make DJI NDAA Compliant
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.
04.07.2023
Drone News: Inspire 3 Released, Mavic 3 Pro, Wing Testifies in Congress, Florida DMS Roasted
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.
03.31.2023
Drone News: NEW! DJI Avata Goggles & Controller, Autel Evo Support, NY Drone Corridor
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.
03.24.2023
Drone News: New Oregon Aviation Director, Florida Pushes Back on Ban, New Partnership, 200 Weeks!
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...
03.10.2023
Drone News: UK Drone Pilot Arrested, AUVSI Green UAS, DJI Aeroscope, Remote ID Limit Petition
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...
03.03.2023
Drone News: IACRA Glitch, AZ Drone Felony Bill, American Security Drone Act of 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”...
02.24.2023
Drone News: Rec Night Flying in Controlled, Freefly Grounding Astro, Spright gets Nationwide BVLOS
This week in drone news we have three stories for you; Recreational LAANC enabled for night flights, Freefly Grounding, Spright gets nationwide BVLOS.
02.18.2023
Drone News: DJI SDK Release? Super Bowl Incursions, Texas Drone Workshop
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!
02.10.2023
Drone News: NEW BRINC Drone, TN Law Bans non-NOAA, NEW FAA CBO, NEW DJI!
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.
02.03.2023
Drone News: Govt. Accountability Office vs. FAA, Pyka Pelican Cargo, Flytrap Gets Part 135—Delivery
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!

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Drone News Update episodes:

Drone News: FAA Reauthorization, DJI Mini 4K, and Robinson Helicopters Purchased Ascent AeroSystems

Drone News: New Congress Drone Act, Aloft Adds SGI, DAC on Stadium TFRs, & New DJI Agras

Drone News: Drone Shop Owner Arrested for Flights, Baltimore Bridge TFR, Avata 2 Release and More?

Drone news: DJI Dock 2 Release, Hylio Approved For Drone Swarms, and New DroneUp Delivery System

Drone News: DJI Release Leaks, AUVSI’s Stance on Drone Bans, & an Update on the NFL Drone Flight

Drone News: Remote ID Enforcement, Bill to Control Airspace, St. Louis Bill Update, DJI Avata 2 Leak

Drone News: DJI Data Breach, FAA Auth Extended, AirData Public Portal, Ohio DOT Drone Surveillance

Drone News: Man Sentenced for Shooting Drone, SkyeBrowse Lite, & AMA Approved for Temporary FRIAs

Drone News: DJI Ban for EVERYONE, Philly Pilot Back in Court, WingtraOne LiDAR, and Air Aware FRIA

Drone News: Remote ID, Police Drone Shot Down, Felony Charges Flying Over NFL, and the Super Bowl

Drone News: A Secret Announcement, AUVSI Drone Ban, NASA's Ingenuity, New Alpha Drone, & RID Update

Drone News Government Gone Wild Edition: Three New Bills Restricting Drones, and The ACSL Soten

Drone News: UAS Bill BB199, Drone Surveillance Update, New Wing Drone, New DJI MIC, and Mesh Editor

Drone News: Autel Alpha, FlyCart 30, KY Bill on Drones, Walmart Adds Wing, and Drone Surveillance.

Drone News: Drone Hits a Robinson Helicopter, 2024 American Security Drone Act, and a Drone Rescue

Drone News: 2023 Year in Review, New Drones, Drones for Good, Don't be That Guy, and Regulations

Drone News: Air Aware App, Stopping DJI Exports, PrecisionHawk Down, FAA Reauth, & Firmware Updates

Drone News: Amazon Loses Head of Ops, FAA UTM Field Test, Skyebrowse Pay-Per-Model, and New FRIA Map

Drone News: Air 3 & Mini 4 DOC, Percepto Drone Swarm Waiver, Defibrillator Drones, and Texas Zoning

Drone News: Drone Stops NFL Game, FAA Safety Login Changes, DJI Agras T60, Skyebrowse 2D Mapping

Drone News: 128MP Survey Camera, Aloft Expanding to AAM, New Waivers Course, and Black Friday Sale!

Drone News: Matrice 3D and Dock 2, Attempted Police Drone Crash, and DSPA Guidance on OOP Waivers!

Drone News: New Bill to Ban Chinese Drones, DJI Matrice 3D Leaks, and Zipline's New Partnerships.

Drone News: Texas Drone Law Decision Reversed, New FAA Administrator Confirmed, and the World’s Largest Foam Board Quadcopter!

Drone News: Amazon Medical Deliveries, Aloft Wins Challenge, Drone Equipped With AI to Fight Fires

Drone News: Pilot Loses Control Over Stadium, Update on Shot Down Police Drone, New L2 LIDAR

Drone News: FAA Authorization Extended, DJI FlyCart FCC Approval, Matrice 3D, and Events!

Drone News: The Air Sentinel App, New Skydio Drone, and a DJI Event Next Week

Drone News: Remote ID Delay, Mini 4 Pro Price, FAA Gives BVLOS, Pilot Sentenced, and DAA Campaigns

Drone News: Remote ID Delayed, Mini 4 Pro Leak, Drone Pilot Arrested

Drone News: Aloft Integrates RID, Phoenix Air Nationwide BVLOS, and an AI Faster at FPV Than Pilots

Drone News: DJI Delivery Drone, Warning For Fake Apps, FAA Registration Change, Upcoming Events

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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