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  1. Yaros

    Incorrect drone rules in news article

    I have found a news article from 2021 which talks about someone getting fined for flying a drone (Inspire 2) over a school, over the kids. Fair enough, but later they mention the drone regulations in Mallorca (well, back in 2021) but they are completely wrong. Check this out: Click to enlarge...
  2. J

    What a jerk, I feel sorry for the pilot.

    https://dronedj.com/2022/08/23/dji-drone-gun-shot-noise/
  3. S

    Drone shot out of sky in Burke County

    https://wlos.com/news/local/drone-shot-out-of-sky-in-burke-county by WLOS staff Tuesday, July 5th 2022 BURKE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Investigators are working to track down the person who shot down a man's drone in Burke County on Sunday. Dan Brand, a drone pilot certified by the FAA, was...
  4. Yaros

    Next Potential DJI Drone: DJI Avata FPV - A DJI Cinewhoop!

    https://dronedj.com/2022/05/16/dji-avata-cinewhoop-fpv-drone-specs/ I'm interested in buying this if it has Manual mode, for now, the article says there is no Manual mode, but it doesn't make much sense for a cinewhoop, as a cinewhoop is made to fly in acro.
  5. Yaros

    36-year-old man from Barcelona REPORTED for flying a drone through the Catalan capital

    He got fined for flying higher than 400ft, far away BVLOS, and over a city. https://www.ccma.cat/324/un-vei-de-barcelona-sexposa-a-220000-euros-de-multa-per-fer-volar-un-dron-des-del-balco/noticia/3144176/ I find this ridiculously unreasonable! He didn't do damage to anything, why fine him...
  6. Z

    New FCC Regulations

    I am flying in Florida ( the Palm Beach area) and I have been looking into the new rules for hobbyists around my area. I have seen most of the new changes for hobbyists, yet I still have some questions. I was wondering if anything has changed in the way of flying at night and the 5 mile radius...
  7. WhiteEyeSky68

    Drone caused helicopter crash...

    Any more news on this....I've been scouring the internet,and I've found nothing...the more I read,the more it sounds like instuctor and student were too close to the ground since they hit trees or bushes(they don't know which)...sounds like someone screwed up and wants to blame the drone...
  8. FuzLogix

    Uber for blood - Ingenious drone delivery service

    Just came across this news article from the Guardian on using drones for delivering blood to remote regions of Rwanda, found it interesting so thought it deserved a share: Source and the rest of the article: 'Uber for blood': how Rwandan delivery robots are saving lives | Karen McVeigh
  9. JROK

    sUAS Pilot Looses Lawsuit (Shotgun Case)

    Judge rules in favor of “Drone Slayer,” dismisses lawsuit filed by pilot
  10. UbiBird

    Kentucky Man Files Federal Lawsuit After Neighbor Shoots Down Drone

    Saw this on the phantom pilots forum and I thought that you guys would find this interesting. Giving credit to user: B-Scene Films After neighbor shot down his drone, Kentucky man files federal lawsuit
  11. AirVūz

    Want to rent a Drone? There's an App for that!

    Seriously?!? An App for renting a drone? I couldn't believe this news story when I came across it, but after watching it I thought it was a pretty cool idea. To find out more check out: AV News: Up Sonder Let me know your thoughts!
  12. AirVūz

    New Canada Drone Laws

    I know there has been discussion the last few couple days about Canada (Transport Canada) coming down with some new drone laws. Here is a story AirVūz did explaining why it will be tougher if you plan to fly there, especially if you are a hobbyist. Here's the full AirVūz News Story: AV News...
  13. JROK

    New Ultra-Efficient Battery Announced

    This will be big for the drone industry - More so than the electric car industry: "94-year old Lithium-Ion battery inventor unveils new ultra-efficient glass battery" Read more: 94-year old Lithium-Ion battery inventor unveils new ultra-efficient glass battery
  14. combustication

    Drone nearly collides with passenger plane near The Shard

    The plane was just a couple of hundred yards east of the 1016ft-high skyscraper, whose 95 storeys make it the tallest building in western Europe. The pilot spotted the black drone through the flight deck window and the crew watched as the object – 20in across – hovered over the right wing...