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Illegal drone video used by Chicago Mayor’s Office to promote event
A likely illegal drone video was used by the Chicago Mayor’s Office to promote a free block party on the city’s iconic State Street. Hat tip to Antoine T.
DJI Mavic 2 EA shows advantage thermal drones offer
These aerial photos that were taken with the DJI Mavic 2 EA, show us the advantage that thermal drones offer when it comes to analyzing wildfires and building fires.
AT&T’s tethered drones provide internet in hurricane-hit areas
AT&T’s tethered drones, officially known as ‘Flying COWs’ (Cell on Wings) provide internet connectivity in areas that have been hit by hurricanes such as Louisiana.
Missing woman found safe after a search that included drones
Almost 48 hours after disappearing from her home, the missing woman from Elkton, Maryland was found safe late Sunday night after an extensive search that included drones with thermal cameras. 21-year-old Frances Diienno was last seen on surveillance footage as…
Autel Robotics EVO II Pro Enterprise drone unboxed by John McBride
John McBride the director of training at Autel Robotics takes us through the unboxing of the Autel EVO II Pro Enterprise drone and explains the features and payload options of Autel’s Enterprise drone.
France tests anti-drone laser for 2024 Olympics
The French army says it has successfully completed a series of tests with an anti-drone laser to be deployed at the time of the 2024 Olympic Games, which will be held in Paris. The laser system may even be deployed…
DJI Spark drone catches fire as Florida alligator devours it
Earlier this week a disturbing video showed up on TikTok in which an alligator grabs a DJI Spark drone mid-air. The reptile attempts to eat the unmanned aircraft, and as it chomps down on the drone, the lipo battery catches…
Lawmakers request DJI stays on Entity List
In a letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce, legislators Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) request that Chinese drone maker, DJI stays on the Entity List and will be investigated for “drone pricing which has eroded the domestic…
Volocopter air-taxi added to Microsoft Flight Simulator
Always wanted to drive a drone taxi? Soon you will be able to do that in Have you always wanted to learn to fly an eVTOL drone taxi? Then make sure you have access to Microsoft Flight Simulator. In November,…
PiXL Drone Show #23 – Dash Divakaren, BVLOS, UTM, Remote ID
In this latest episode of our PIXL Drone Show, we talk with Dash Divakaren, President of Airavat LLC about partnerships between the private and government portions of the industry, UTM, BVLOS operations, Remote ID, and Data Security. Be sure to…
Judge cancels plan to monitor Channel migrants with police drones
A French judge has canceled plans to monitor migrants illegally crossing the Channel using police drones. According to the judge, in view of privacy legislation, it is not allowed to film people on the ground without prior permission. Previously, the…
Circuit Zandvoort designated as a no-fly zone for drones during Formula 1
Drone pilots who want to make aerial recordings of the Grand Prix for Formula 1 at the Zandvoort circuit at the beginning of September should not do that. The area in The Netherlands has been temporarily designated as a no-fly…
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