Skydio has announced the establishment of a National Security Advisory Board. The US drone maker will now receive strategic guidance from a cohort of seasoned national security experts while delivering autonomous drone solutions to the Department of Defense and allied militaries. The development comes at a time when Chinese drone maker DJI is facing a potential ban in the US amid data security concerns.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is deploying advanced weather drones to gather upper air observations and determine their usefulness in weather forecasting.

Here is what’s happening with the potential ban of DJI drones in the US, and what drone pilots can expect in the weeks to come…

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) have pledged to work together to meet the challenges of a fast-changing and evolving aviation industry and the increasing speed of development of future technologies.

Finnish defense company Patria has acquired commercial drone manufacturer Nordic Drones. Nordic has been making drones for over a decade now, focusing on mapping, measurement, inspection, control, and authority tasks.

Red Cat Holdings, a key player in drone technology, is acquiring California-based aerospace company FlightWave Aerospace Systems. FlightWave is known for its vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drones, sensors, and software solutions. This acquisition will bring FlightWave’s advanced Edge 130 Blue sUAS offering into Red Cat’s range of uncrewed systems used for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR).

The governor of Maryland, Wes Moore, has signed into law a new bill that aims to restrict the use of drones near correctional facilities. Unauthorized drone operations in the vicinity of state prisons and jails will soon attract imprisonment of up to three years and/or a $1,000 fine.

Many things make DJI Avata first-person view (FPV) drone “the” drone to have for the summers, like how it opens up a whole new world for cinematic videography or just how thrilling an immersive flight experience can be! But one of the key reasons to grab one today is that the Avata Pro View drone combo is available at its best price ever right now. But hurry, because this deal ends in less than 24 hours!

Yifei and Seth discuss updates to the DJI drone ban (it was passed by the house shortly after this recording), a possible leak of the Mavic 4, and more news.

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This Father’s Day, Autel Robotics is offering its best discount ever on the EVO Lite+ drone. You can pick either the Standard or the Premium drone bundle for your summer adventures, because both are on sale at 40% off for a limited time.

In a vote along party lines, the National Defense Authorization Act, a must-pass bill that funds the Department of Defense for the next fiscal year, was passed by the House of Representatives. Within that bill is a small section that bans DJI from using the FCC frequencies.

As Capitol Hill debates the Countering CCP Drones Act (HR 2864), an increasing number of industry professionals are coming forward to voice their opinions about the adverse effects of a potential ban on DJI drones. The latest to oppose the bill is Travis Waibel, CEO and founder of Advexure — one of the largest drone dealers and integrators in the country. He says the proposed legislation isn’t about data security at all. Then what is it about? Read on…

If you’re in the market for a sub-250-gram drone with a great camera that would showcase your adventures on social media and beyond, you can now arm yourself with a Mini 3 (DJI RC) combo at a ridiculously cheap discount price of $429.

DJI is offering a solid 20% discount on its best all-around drone Air 3 which features not one but two primary cameras.

Counter-drone specialist Dedrone has launched DedroneOnTheMove, a sophisticated mobile solution to detect, identify, and mitigate unauthorized drones in real-time.

DJI’s latest all-around drone, Air 3, replaces the extremely popular Air 2S while retaining a mid-range price tag. Air 3 features not one but two primary cameras. Both cameras deliver 48MP photos and 4K/60fps HDR videos but have different focal lengths to enable more depth in imagery. And there’s truly a whole lot going for this drone: up to 46 minutes of flight time, omnidirectional obstacle sensing, O4 HD video transmission system, and many other flagship features. But how does the Air 3 stack up against other popular consumer drones from DJI: Mavic 3 Pro and Mini 4 Pro? Let’s find out…

Today Insta360 announced the GO 3S, an upgrade to the existing GO 3 action camera that offers improvements in usability and video specs (now shooting 4K). Here’s what comes inside the box and our first impressions of using the camera for the last week.

The new Insta360 GO 3S introduces a major enhancement for its users: compatibility with the Apple Find My network. This feature allows you to quickly locate your tiny, thumb-sized camera if you accidentally leave it somewhere.

The latest addition to Insta360’s tiny but powerful GO camera series is here! The new GO 3S action camera retains the thumb-sized form factor of its predecessors (so you can mount it on small FPV drones) but introduces a host of exciting upgrades, such as stunning 4K video resolution and improved waterproofing.

A new bipartisan bill has been introduced in the US Senate to keep commercial, off-the-shelf drones out of the hands of foreign terrorists.

As DJI’s future in the US hangs in the balance, a heated debate is unfolding within the commercial drone industry. Legislative efforts are underway to implement a ban on Chinese-manufactured DJI drones and bolster domestic manufacturers like Skydio and BRINC. However, it has raised deep concerns about the readiness and scalability of American drone makers to meet the market’s demands.

With Congress only hours away from deciding tech giant DJI’s future in the United States, here’s what the “Countering CCP Drones Act” (HR 2864) means for the drones you already have.

Jasper Ellens might just be the first to leak information on the Mavic 4 drone that will hopefully be released soon. It looks like beta testers are out in China getting the product ready for launch.

In a late night vote, the House Rules Committee voted 9-4 for the National Defense Authorization Act to be voted on by the full House of Representatives tomorrow, June 12. Attached to this bill is the “Countering CCP Drone Act,” which will ban the use of FCC communication infrastructure by DJI drones.