Drone News: NDAA Senate Update, Drone Shooter Fined, Leaked Enterprise Controller, NJ Hysteria

Welcome to your weekly UAS news update we have 4 stories for you; NDAA Senate Update, Florida Man Who Shot Down Drone Fined, Leaked photos may show new enterprise controller, and the NJ hysteria getting out of hand.

00:00 Introduction
00:15 NDAA Senate Update
00:53 Florida Man Fined $5k
01:25 Leaked Enterprise Controller
02:09 NJ Hysteria Needs to STOP!
03:53 Call To Be A Mentor

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[TGV]

I have my part 107 test today wish me luck boys

[DroneServiceProvidersAlliance]

"Last time we cover the NJ drone stuff". I bet a large box of Crumbl Cookies you have cover it again... 😉

[DronBeeNC]

Good update, Greg - relative the the NJ issue, I strongly agree it got way out of hand, hoping no one gets hurt from thoughtless suggestions to shoot anything down. I have grounded my drones until things settle down a bit.

[lancebland]

Thank you for all you do ! Always great information!

[psoon]

Merry Christmas and a Happy, happy New Year to all you chaps. Cheers from BC🇨🇦

[BlueDroneBlues]

Merry Christmas to Pilot Institute!

Always enjoy your videos and keeping people level headed on what is actually happening so people don’t over react is key. We all need to be positive role models to so many people that are new to drones and especially to those that fear them and help them understand what drones are really about.

[jamesbecker]

For Greg and all of your crew: Thanks for all of the information you provide. Merry Christmas!

[captraykelly]

Great updates, Greg. Merry Christmas to you and your staff! I know 2025 will be a great year for Pilot Institute!

[somekatontheinternet]

Hi there - thanks for covering the NJ story - tried to give you a heads up - when politicians get airtime - there will be more stories - the hysteria is not coming from this channel - if you want to - you should call out the news station for continuing to show airplanes and stars - but - people that are seeing unusual activity should not be squelched -

[harrisongould]

It's getting to the point in NJ that before you fly you're going to need a law degree. A simple 20 minutes flight can turn into an hour long Q&A with law enforcement. If what you're doing is legal, like driving 25mph in a school zone, become an interrogation if you're flying a drone? So annoying.

[Greg_Pittman]

Merry Christmas to you and the gang Greg.🎄🎁

[TomsPropertyCare]

The drone hysteria is just helping law makers draft more regulation, regardless if it's legitimately manned aircraft or not.

[BHPilot]

The FAA has added a patchwork of TFR's all over New Jersey, be sure to check out the TFR's before flying there. Read the TFR's, they have worded them to allow remote pilots (Part 107) to fly in the TFR's but you have to inform the controlling agency what your job/mission is. Be sure to read them first, before you fly. They have phone numbers to call if you have any questions.

[sullytrny]

12 foot flying wings with led's through-out with CLEAR lmao

[jasonreynolds]

Merry Christmas Greg and everyone at Pilot Institute. 🎄

[ExtremelyAnnoyed_MIA]

I worked a case in which a man shot a Florida Power and Light drone conducting power line checks in Palm Beach FL. PBCSO tried to sweep it under the rug and the FBI didn't take the case (felony) This actually happened in May but we didn't find out about it until December. Law Enforcement didn't report it

[cretivity]

I doubt it be the last time you cover the NJ drones considering the FAA just put up TFRs all over NJ, in areas considered critical infrastructures and parts of PA are included that will last a month.

[alandavis]

Hey you guys thanks for the support in getting UAS Certification. Right now I’m waiting for the permanent certificate to reach my house. 4-6 weeks is a long time. Merry Christmas and have a wonderful New Year.

[BismarckMandanBlog]

"Stop pointing lasers" - ten year old me would have considered this phrase total sci-fi.

[RecoveryoneDrone]

Okay Greg, you don't have to twist my arm, I'll be your