Drones News 14 August 2025

Drone Laws in Santiago, Chile (2025): Avoid $36,000 Fines by Knowing the Rules

Chile’s DGAC requires virtually all drones used in Santiago’s populated areas to be registered, with a 12-month registration card that must be carried while flying and renewed annually. The 2024 DAN 151 revision extends to all drone operations over urban

22 August 2025

Drone Law in Doha: What You Must Know Before You Fly

In Qatar, drone operations require prior authorization from the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA); unapproved flights are illegal. Only Qatari citizens and permanent residents may operate drones; foreign visitors are not permitted to fly. Every drone flight requires a QCAA

21 August 2025

Aviation · Drones · Law · Qatar · Technology

Zurich Drone Laws 2025 – 10 Things You Must Know Before You Fly

Zurich follows Swiss federal drone law under FOCA; there are no separate Zurich drone laws, though local rules may restrict use near parks, events, or sensitive sites such as the Kasernenareal. There is no distinction between recreational and commercial drone

20 August 2025

Drones · Law · Regulations · Safety · Zurich

Shocking 2025 Moscow Drone Ban: Complete Guide to Russia’s New UAV Laws

Drones over 150 g must be registered with Rosaviatsia within 10 days of import or purchase, or face fines. Registrants must provide drone specs (mass, serial number, manufacturer) and owner ID to obtain a unique UAV registration number. Liability insurance

19 August 2025

2025 · Drones · Law · Russia · Security

The Ultimate 2025 Drone Showdown: DJI Mini 4 Pro vs Mavic 4 Pro vs Autel EVO Nano 3

2025 Drone Showdown – DJI Mini 4 Pro vs Autel Evo Lite+ vs Skydio 2+ (Specs, Performance & Reviews)

DJI Mini 4 Pro is sub-249 g, uses a 1/1.3-inch Quad-Bayer 48 MP camera, can shoot 4K at 100 fps, has a 24 mm equivalent f/1.7 lens, and delivers about 34 minutes of flight time with the standard Intelligent Flight

19 August 2025

Aerial photography · Comparisons · Drones · NASDAQ:NVDA · Reviews · Tech 2025

Kyiv’s Drone Law Crackdown: 2025 Guide to Permits, No‑Fly Zones & Wartime Rules

Recreational drones weighing 20 kg or less are exempt from state registration and do not require a pilot license in Ukraine. Commercial drones, regardless of weight, must be entered in the State Register of Civil Aircraft and require an operator

18 August 2025

Drones · Law · Regulations · Technology · Ukraine

Chicago Drone Laws 2025: The Ultimate Guide to Flying Legally in the Windy City

<li Drone registration is required for drones over 0.55 pounds (250 grams), with a $5 fee via the FAA DroneZone and a validity of three years. <li Since 2023, FAA Remote ID is required for most drones, with a compliance

17 August 2025

Chicago · Drone Laws · Drones · Legal Guide · Technology

Brazil’s Drone Laws 2025: Ultimate Guide to Regulations, Rules & Penalties

ANAC is Brazil’s primary regulator for drones, issuing RBAC-E No. 94 and overseeing registrations, pilot licensing, and airworthiness certification. DECEA manages airspace and flight permissions through the SARPAS system, including required distances from airports of 5.4 km at low altitude

16 August 2025

Brazil · Drones · Law · Regulations · Technology

Hurricane Erin Intensifies as High-Tech Tools – from AI to Drones – Track Its Every Move

Erin formed in the Atlantic in mid-August 2025 and is the first hurricane of the season. As of August 15, 2025, Erin is a Category 1 hurricane with sustained winds near 75 mph and a central pressure around 993 mb,

15 August 2025

AI · Drones · Hurricanes · Technology · Weather

No-Fly Seoul? Breaking Down South Korea’s Strict 2025 Drone Laws

The drone regulatory framework in Seoul is led by MOLIT with KOCA as the aviation regulator, KOTSA handling the Drone One-Stop registration portal, and the Ministry of National Defense plus the Capital Defense Command overseeing security-sensitive airspace. Drones over 250

15 August 2025

Drones · Laws · Regulations · South Korea · Technology

360° Drone Showdown: Insta360 Antigravity A1 vs DJI’s 360 Drone vs HoverAir X1 ProMax

Insta360’s Antigravity A1 is a 249 g quadcopter with dual-lens 360° cameras that shoot 8K/30fps spherical video and stitch in real time to produce an “invisible drone” effect. The A1 uses digital stabilization with no gimbal and lets you “fly

14 August 2025

360 Cameras · Drones · Innovation · Reviews · Tech Comparisons

Drone Delivery Showdown: Wing vs. Zipline P2 vs. Amazon Prime Air MK30

Wing became the first FAA-certified drone air carrier in 2019, and has completed more than 350,000 deliveries, mostly in Australia. Wing’s flagship delivery drone is a hybrid VTOL that carries about 2.5 pounds, with a larger 5-pound variant unveiled in

14 August 2025

Comparisons · Delivery Tech · Drones · Innovation · NASDAQ:AMZN · NASDAQ:GOOGL · Reviews

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