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Drone News Update

Pilot Institute

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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00:05:02

Drone News: New Congress Drone Act, Aloft Adds SGI,...

Drone News Update ·

2024/04/26

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 "Drones for First Responders Act". Not to be confused with DFR: Drones AS first Responder, which is actually something useful. This bill is introduced by Elise Stefanik, NY republican, who was being the proposed full DJI ban we discussed a few weeks ago. So you know

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00:03:37

Drone News: Drone Shop Owner Arrested for Flights,...

Drone News Update ·

2024/04/05

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 first release appears to be a possible gimbal which is set to release on the 9th. Leaks on the new gimbal suggest an RS4 Pro and suggest battery compatibility and new accessories. Unlike the possible RS4 Pro, the next release has several leaks. Set to release

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00:04:25

Drone news: DJI Dock 2 Release, Hylio Approved For...

Drone News Update ·

2024/03/29

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 a smaller more compact version of the DJI dock, with similar capabilities. The Dock 2 is 75% smaller and 68% lighter than the Dock 1, and comes with two available aircraft. DJI also released the Matrice 3D and 3DT with the Dock 2, allowing for nearly any mission to be completed

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00:04:12

Drone News: DJI Release Leaks, AUVSI’s Stance on...

Drone News Update ·

2024/03/22

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 few rumors out for future releases! The first is scheduled to come out on March 26th and is titled “Easy Operation, Superior Results”. Leaks suggest this is most likely the DJI Dock 2, the Matrice 3D, and 3DT drones. The Dock 2 and the new Matrice series drones popped up on the FCC database in

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00:04:47

Drone News: Remote ID Enforcement, Bill to Control...

Drone News Update ·

2024/03/15

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 enforcement of remote ID ends this Saturday. This means that remote ID is now required to operate any drone that is registered or needs to be registered. If your drone doesn’t have remote ID, you can equip it using a broadcast module or you can fly it at a FRIA. FRIA

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00:04:06

Drone News: DJI Data Breach, FAA Auth Extended,...

Drone News Update ·

2024/03/08

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 is supposed DJI data breach that turned out to be a complex scam. The “Mogilevich” group claimed online to have hacked DJI and had a one-terabyte database of information including prototypes and blueprints of new products. At least one person or group

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00:03:11

Drone News: Man Sentenced for Shooting Drone,...

Drone News Update ·

2024/03/01

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 a story we’ve been covering since 2021... Back in 2021, a sheriff’s drone looking for burglary suspects was shot down by a man who claimed the drone was “Harassing him”. The $30,000 Matrice 300 crashed onto a nearby building and caught on fire. The fire was quickly contained and

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00:05:43

Drone News: DJI Ban for EVERYONE, Philly Pilot Back...

Drone News Update ·

2024/02/16

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 fight the drone ban here: https://droneadvocacyalliance.com/?vvsrc=%2Fcampaigns%2F111611%2Frespond First up this week is a new bill from the US House Of Representatives called the “Countering CCP Drones Act” or H.R. 2864. The bill would revoke all FCC authorizations for existing

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00:05:44

Drone News: Remote ID, Police Drone Shot Down, Felony...

Drone News Update ·

2024/02/09

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 game, and the Super Bowl is a No-Drone-Zone. First up this week is an update on Remote ID for the Mini 3, Mini 3 Pro, and Mini 4 Pro. Last week we covered that DJI’s latest firmware update that removed remote ID when using the small batteries. This firmware update applies to ONLY the

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00:07:16

Drone News: A Secret Announcement, AUVSI Drone Ban,...

Drone News Update ·

2024/02/02

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 RID update. AUVSI appears to be alienating a large number of the folks they claim to represent. AUVSI released a video this week calling for US Lawmakers to “take measured actions to strengthen the U.S. drone industry”. If you’ve followed us before, you know we’d

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00:06:03

Drone News Government Gone Wild Edition: Three New...

Drone News Update ·

2024/01/26

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 Enterprise Services. Waivers can be granted for criminal investigations, counter UAS, and “difficult circumstances”. Under this bill, state entities would be restricted starting May 1st, 2027. Next up is Missouri, where we saw the drone surveillance

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00:05:58

Drone News: UAS Bill BB199, Drone Surveillance...

Drone News Update ·

2024/01/19

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 a valid Remote Pilot Certificate from the FAA and shall be in compliance with all standards set forth under the FAA’s Small UAs Rule (Part 107).” There is no exemption for recreational or 44809 operations… The bill has other concerning text for any UAS operators, with restrictions on

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00:09:29

Drone News: Autel Alpha, FlyCart 30, KY Bill on...

Drone News Update ·

2024/01/12

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 curb crime using drones. First up this week is the Autel Alpha, which hit FCC databases! It’s been a long time since we discussed the Alpha rumors and many folks have likely forgotten about the drone. Alpha specs supposedly include IP55, 45-minute flight times,

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00:06:48

Drone News: Drone Hits a Robinson Helicopter, 2024...

Drone News Update ·

2024/01/05

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 probably seen… A Robinson R44 Helicopter, operated by Leading Edge Helicopter Tours hit a drone at approximately 180 feet near KDAB. It’s unclear what phase of flight the helicopter was in, but it was able to land without any injuries. The incident

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00:09:05

Drone News: 2023 Year in Review, New Drones, Drones...

Drone News Update ·

2023/12/29

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 with the Autel EVO Max.... We also reported on some Drones For Good stories this year, starting with a teen who saved people in their car. And of course, the FAA was front and center on many of our updates this year, but also some

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00:06:23

Drone News: Air Aware App, Stopping DJI Exports,...

Drone News Update ·

2023/12/22

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 Air 3 and Mini 4 Pro.

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00:06:22

Drone News: Amazon Loses Head of Ops, FAA UTM Field...

Drone News Update ·

2023/12/15

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 story this week is Amazon, who keeps losing people. Sean Cassidy, the head of Safety, flight operations, and regulatory affairs has reportedly left the company. Cassidy, a former Alaska Airlines Pilot, joined Amazon in 2015 to assist Prime Air through the

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00:05:47

Drone News: Air 3 & Mini 4 DOC, Percepto Drone Swarm...

Drone News Update ·

2023/12/01

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 Plano is looking at zoning for AAM and UAS. First up this week is the Air 3 and the Mini 4 Pro, which have finally been added to the remote ID DOC list! This means you no longer need any RID modules for the Air 3 and Mini 4 pro IF you had one you were using. If you’ve been waiting

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00:08:22

Drone News: Drone Stops NFL Game, FAA Safety Login...

Drone News Update ·

2023/11/24

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 Friday sale is in full swing! I am certainly thankful for all of you who come here every week and watch this segment and engage in the comments. What started as a way to help our students stay informed with the industry changes has grown to a video that many of you tell me about

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00:05:25

Drone News: 128MP Survey Camera, Aloft Expanding to...

Drone News Update ·

2023/11/17

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 the P5 Survey Payload, coming in at 700 grams. The P5 has an electronic global shutter capable of capturing four frames per second at 128MP. The P5 also comes with a 1G ethernet connection port, 14 pin JST-ZE, and MAVLink/Auterion connections. Two lens options are available, with a

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