UAV News Talk – Drone News, eVTOLs, UAS Policy & Air Mobility

UAV News Talk – Drone News, eVTOLs, UAS Policy & Air Mobility


Latest Episodes

Joby Buys Blade, China’s 2-Ton eVTOL, FAA Powered-Lift Rules & Drone Rescues
August 25, 2025

Max and David reunite for UAV News Talk episode 434, bringing listeners a wide-ranging discussion on the latest UAV, eVTOL, and rotorcraft developments.FAA Advisory Circular on Powered-LiftThey start with the FAA’s release of AC 21-17-4, the long-awaited

BVLOS Rules, School Safety Drones, Mars Helicopters & Michigan Drone Skyway – UAV News Talk
August 10, 2025

BVLOS rules, school safety drones, NASAs Mars helicopters, and Michigans 40-mile drone research skyway take center stage in UAV News Talk episode 433, hosted by Max Trescott and David Vanderhoof. The discussion begins with the newly introduced LIFT Act

Drone Fireworks, Police UAVs, and a Black Hawk Crash in Texas
July 24, 2025

In Episode 432 of UAV News Talk, Max Trescott and David Vanderhoof explore the evolving role of drones in public events, law enforcement, and emergency responsehighlighting both their growing utility and the risks of poor coordination. Titled "Drone Fire

Drone Delivery Test: Max Trescott Reviews Matternet’s BVLOS UAV Drop
July 01, 2025

Max Trescott and David Vanderhoof dive into the future of drone delivery in Episode 431 of UAV News Talk. Max shares his firsthand experience receiving multiple packages via drone as part of a pilot program from Matternet, a Mountain View, California-base

430 DJI Drone Ban, Battery Fires, and Beta Alia’s Transatlantic Flight
June 16, 2025

In episode 430 of UAV News Talk, Max Trescott and David Vanderhoof return from vacation with urgent news and safety concerns in the drone industry. The episode opens with a major headline: the DJI Mavic 4 Pro is not available in the United States. Althoug

429 The UAV Digest Relaunch: eVTOLs, Drones, and the Future of Flight
May 29, 2025

Episode 429 marks a major milestone for the podcast formerly known as The UAV Digest, soon to be relaunched as UAV News Talk. Max Flight and David Vanderhoof return to the mic after a long hiatus to introduce new co-host Max Trescott, known

429 The UAV Digest Relaunch: eVTOLs, Drones, and the Future of Flight
May 21, 2025

429 eVTOLs, drone tech, and the future of AAM

428 We’re Coming Back and We need Your Feedback to Make Us Better
April 30, 2025

If youve been a longtime listener, you know its been a while actually, a couple of years since our last episode. But the good news is: The UAV Digest is coming back!Since we last released an episode, the world of drones, UAVs, and advanced air mobil

428 We’re Coming Back and We need Your Feedback to Make Us Better
April 30, 2025

If you've been a longtime listener, you know it's been a while actually, a couple of years since our last episode. But the good news is: The UAV Digest is coming back! Since we last released an

427 Drone Safety Day 2023
April 14, 2023

Drone Safety Day, shape-changing drone, jump-start your car, Florida bans DJI, sUAS decision-making, avoiding collisions, adding VTOL to fixed-wing, farmers save water, land a drone in Red Square.