Drones

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The U.S. drone maker will shift its focus toward enterprise and public safety customers four years after the release of its flagship consumer model.

The 200-acre site will support urban and advanced air mobility manufacturing, operations, maintenance, repair, training, and more.

Both military and civilian drones will be affected by the new export controls, which take effect September 1 and will last up to two years.

The service will initially operate for three months but is expected to become the country’s first permanent drone delivery operation.

The U.S. is sending nine Skydio 2+ drones to Ukraine’s Office of the Prosecutor General to collect photos and video of war crimes.

Company claims to reduce aircraft noise to a whisper while delivering 20 percent greater efficiency than other ducted fan designs.

Mayor Eric Adams announced the city’s new rules for drone permits, allowing the public to fly for the first time.

Following five reported encounters during the July Fourth weekend, New York’s governor rolled out more eyes in the sky.

Businesses, law enforcement agencies, and recreational flyers will all be required to have remote ID capabilities by September 16.