Daily Drone News – Friday July 3, 2020
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Near-collision between drone and police helicopter in Tulsa, OK – A near-collision between a drone and a Police helicopter in Tulsa, OK, was captured on video by Sean Thornburg as he was recording a procession from St. Francis hospital on Wednesday.
Facemasks delivered by drone to hospitals in Mexico – To avoid human contact, facemasks will be delivered to hospitals in Mexico by drone. Donations of antibacterial gel, facemasks, gloves, 3D-printed face shields, and other basic supplies have been delivered by unmanned aircraft to healthcare workers, says Sincronia Logistica.
Counter-drone startup Anduril raises $200 million – The latest funding round of 200 million nearly doubles its prior valuation, bringing the value of counter-drone startup Anduril to $1.9 billion. The company is planning to use the latest cash infusion to improve its autonomous unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) and Artificial Intelligence software, as well as make additional hires.
Drone halts Honolulu firefighters during battle with large fire in Waianae – A drone stops Honolulu Firefighters during their battle with a large brush fire on Waianae. Honolulu Fire spokesman Capt. Jeffrey Roache said that helicopters resumed aerial operations after the drone operator was found and ordered to land his unmanned aircraft.
Surveillance drones and elite police units deployed to COVID-19 hotspots in Melbourne – Surveillance drones and more than 1000 elite police units have been deployed to COVID-19 hotspots in suburban Melbourne as the southern state of Victoria, Australia struggles to bring a fresh wave of the Coronavirus under control.
Ancient, deserted Irish village captured by drone – An ancient, deserted Irish village was captured by a drone at the base of Slievemore mountain near Dugort. There are approximately 100 houses spread out over three village areas called Tuar, Tuar Riabach, and Faiche.
Drone footage shows Ghislaine Maxwell's secluded hideaway in NH – This drone footage shows just how secluded Ghislaine Maxwell's hideaway in New Hampshire really was. The British socialite was hiding in the mountainous area until the feds came knocking on her door last Thursday morning.
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- Drones taking off in energy industry
- Drones in the Water? Navy Seeks Approval for Autonomous Ships
- Drone Racing League will conclude eight-race series Sunday on NBCSN
- Drone technology: Great Harwood firm's “game changer for construction industry”
- Agriculture Ministry To Purchase Drones
- Russian troops to start receiving medium-and long-range strike drones from 2021
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