In this week’s drone news, we discuss some of the most exciting and exciting drone developments from across the globe.

Our first big story is about a safety report citing the massive increase in drone incidents across the UK. According to this report, 125 dangerously close encounters were reported in 2018 – a massive spike over 2017. Is that data alarming? We recall the “alleged” sightings in Gatwick, Heathrow, and Newark to discuss how there is a tendency to make drones the scapegoats without any real evidence.

Our second story in this week’s drone news is on similar lines. Rod Vaughan, a New-Zealand based pilot had implied last year that a drone was responsible for his airplane crash. After an extensive investigation, the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand has debunked Vaughan’s theory. So, what was the real reason behind this plane crash?

Our next story is about NAB 2019. Prominent drone manufacturers will NOT be participating at NAB 2019. So, who is missing out? And, will another drone manufacturer step in to grab the limelight? Next, we discuss how UPS and Matternet have commenced drone deliveries in North Carolina. With various regulatory hurdles yet to be cleared, this is certainly an encouraging development for the drone industry.

Other topics discussed include a drone hitting an NYPD police officer and DJI’s Tello Iron Man. Tune in to our weekly drone news for some excellent insights!

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