Search & Rescue
Drone to Survey Snake River Levee in Jackson Hole
Jackson Hole residents witnessed a drone flight over the Snake River on Monday, May 20. This operation, conducted by Jackson Hole Fire/EMS
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Drone Pilot Jailed After Near-Miss with Aircraft at Aberdeen Airport
Drone pilot jailed for endangering aircraft by flying his drone dangerously close to planes and helicopters near Aberdeen International Airport.
Denmark
Revolutionizing Drone Technology: The Endless Flight of the “Vampire Drone”
The Rise of the Autonomous, Forever-Flying Drone Engineers from the University of Southern Denmark have unveiled a groundbreaking “vampire drone” capable of flying indefinitely by harnessing electricity directly from power lines. This innovative drone, equipped with a unique docking mechanism, sensors, and AI, can autonomously locate power lines to recharge, reports Fast Company, allowing it…
Industry
International Drone Conference at Griffiss Paves the Way for Future Airspace Integration
At the start of June, Rome, New York will become a hotspot for drone enthusiasts and industry leaders as they gather at Griffiss International Airport
FAA
Drones Pose Challenges to Airport Safety and Security
Unauthorized drones near airports have become a concern for aviation safety and security. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) prohibits
Wildlife
Drones Crucial in Battle Against Coconut Rhinoceros Beetles on Maui
In an ongoing multi-agency effort, drones are playing a critical role in the treatment, inspection, and surveillance of coconut rhinoceros beetles (CRB) on Maui. Despite the initial detection of 17 live CRB larvae in a single palm tree in Kīhei in November 2023, no further CRB have been confirmed on the island since then, reports…
China
Drones Attack Myanmar’s Military-Ruled Capital
In a bold move, Myanmar’s opposition group, the National Unity Government (NUG), claimed responsibility for a rare mass drone attack on the military junta’s heavily guarded capital, Nay Pyi Taw. The attack targeted the airport, air force base, and army headquarters, marking a significant escalation in the country’s ongoing three-year civil war, reports the BBC.…
Department of Transportation
Robot Coyote Deployed to Prevent Bird Strikes at Alaska Airport
In an effort to enhance safety and reduce the risk of bird strikes, the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities has introduced a new robot named Aurora to patrol the Fairbanks airport. The robot, roughly the size of a Labrador and designed to resemble a coyote, is reportedly tasked with scaring away birds and…
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