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The Red Raven UAS Blog is your go-to source for expert insights, industry news, and real-world applications of drone technology. From training tips and mission planning to FAA updates and gear breakdowns, we cover what drone pilots, trainers, and agencies need to know. Whether you’re studying for your Part 107, building out a UAS program, or just staying sharp—this is where information meets impact.
UAS Weekly Briefing — May 29, 2026: The U.S. Drone Industrial Base Surge, the DJI Ban Narrative Cracks, and Matternet Goes Public
Federal money is starting to move toward the U.S. drone industry, DJI's ban debate hits real-world friction, the FCC opens three conditional approval lanes, Matternet goes public, and a Louisiana DA quietly builds one of the smartest small-agency public safety funding models we've seen. Five stories from this week in drones.
UAS Weekly Briefing — May 22, 2026: Ontario's Drone Ban, a $500M Counter-UAS Deal, and Dallas Drone First Responders
Ontario becomes the latest government to ban Chinese-made drones, the Pentagon puts up to $500 million behind drones that hunt drones, and Dallas launches a program where a drone beats the patrol car to your 911 call. Six stories from this week in drones.
UAS Weekly Briefing — May 1, 2026: Possible Drone Strike Over San Diego, Skydio’s $3.5B Bet on American Manufacturing, and More
A United Airlines flight reported a possible drone encounter at 4,000 feet. Skydio committed $3.5 billion to U.S. manufacturing. Beijing banned consumer drone sales. DHS released new counter-drone guidance for major events. Plus stolen spray drones, East River cargo delivery, and Ukraine’s most intense month of drone warfare yet.
Weekly Drone Briefing: FCC Drone Dominance, Nuclear Base Swarms & the Future of Autonomous Aviation
The U.S. government declares drone dominance a national priority. Sophisticated swarms penetrate a nuclear base. Traditional aerospace goes autonomous. Here's what operators need to know.