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Dept. of Interior Bans Chinese Drones

The Department of the Interior (DOI) has banned the use of DJI and other drones made in China in all DOI projects. Here’s a statement from DOI spokeswoman Melissa Brown: “Secretary Bernhardt is reviewing the Department of the Interior’s drone program. Until this review is completed, the Secretary has directed that drones manufactured in China or […]

DJI Mavic Mini

The highly anticipated Mini Mavic is here! Weighing a tad more than a half pound and with foldable propeller arms, it’s super easy to transport, and it packs some impressive flight and video features. Here’s the scoop from DJI: Weighing under 250 grams, Mavic Mini is almost as light as the average smartphone. This makes […]

2019 Commercial UAV Expo

2019 Commercial UAV Expo Americas to Break Exhibitor & Attendance Records 200 + Exhibitors and 2,500+ drone professionals will come together Oct 28-30, 2019 in Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV – October 17, 2019 – When the doors open for the 5th annual Commercial UAV Expo Americas in Las Vegas on October 28th, it will […]

Commercial UAV Expo

Join more than 2,500 professionals at the leading commercial drone conference and expo October 28-30, 2019 at The Westgate in Las Vegas, Nevada. With top-notch education and an unparalleled exhibit floor filled with the highest precision UAS technology, Commercial UAV Expo is the best choice for professionals who need to keep up-to-date on commercial UAS […]

DJI Disaster Relief Program

DJI today unveiled a new Disaster Relief Program to support first responders in the United States with access to DJI’s industry-leading drone technology, for response and recovery efforts during and after major disasters such as wildfires, hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, earthquakes and local emergencies. Drones are a critical aerial technology that has been proven to help […]

DroneUp Awarded First Multi-State Contract

DroneUp, LLC, an end-to-end drone pilot service provider for aerial data collection, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a contract for Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Services (RFP# E194-79435) by the Commonwealth of Virginia to provide UAS (drone) services to all state agencies, institutions of higher education, and other public bodies and entities […]

Drones and Weapons, A Dangerous Mix

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is warning the general public that it is illegal to operate a drone with a dangerous weapon attached. Perhaps you’ve seen online photos and videos of drones with attached guns, bombs, fireworks, flamethrowers, and other dangerous items. Do not consider attaching any items such as these to a drone because […]

senseFly & Enterprise UAS Partnership

Specializing in retail and wholesale distribution of emerging technologies, Enterprise UAS is one of the largest drone dealers in the US. Enterprise UAS—which includes the brands DSLRPros, an industry leader in thermal [infrared] drone solutions; Dronefly, a leading online drone store; and Aerial Media Pros, senseFly’s new master distributor for the West Coast. “We’re excited […]

Teaming Up to Protect Wildlife

Drones are powerful tools for wildlife research and conservation, especially in previously inaccessible nature and wildlife habitats. Unfortunately, if not flown responsibly by authorized personnel, drones can be a disturbance to wildlife, causing stress to an animal’s health and well-being. AirMap has partnered with the United States Forest Service (USFS) and Tread Lightly!, the national […]

ASSURE’s Ground Collision Study

What could happen if a drone hit a person on the ground? What are the risks of serious injury from flying small unmanned aircraft over people, and are we doing everything we can to reduce those risks? Through its continued research, the Alliance for System Safety of UAS through Research Excellence (ASSURE), has developed a […]