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China is a major exporter of armed drones
Since 2011, China has become a major exporter of armed drones, says a new study from researchers at the University of Pennsylvania and Texas A&M University.
Drone interferes with helicopters fighting Cameron Peak Fire
On Saturday a drone interfered with helicopters that were involved in fighting the Cameron Peak fire in Colorado. As part of the fire fighting efforts, helicopters were dropping water in the Pingree Park area when they were forced to stop…
The Walmart Holiday Drone Light Show is coming to you
To keep the spirits up, Walmart decided to launch a drone light show this year. The all-new magical experience called the “Walmart Holiday Drone Light Show,” will come to select communities across the country. But, for those not fortunate to…
FAA publishes airworthiness criteria for certification of 10 different drones
As Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) moves closer to integrating drones in the national airspace, the agency published airworthiness criteria for the proposed certification of 10 different Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) or drones as special class aircraft.
Crop-spraying drone did not cause car accident concludes CUAASA
A crop-spraying drone did not cause a car accident that happened in South Africa last week, concludes the Commercial Unmanned Aircraft Association of Southern Africa (CUAASA), which had started an investigation into the crash.
This stunning drone video was voted best showreel of 2020
It is always nice to see what professional drone operators are pulling out of their hats when making aerial shots. Take the German company Skynamic, for example. Their 2020 stunning drone video recently won awards at the virtual sixth edition…
DJI Mini 2 cold-weather performance – drone outlasts one pilot
As you can see in these two videos, the DJI Mini 2 cold-weather performance is nothing to sneeze at. The just-launched mini drone is rated to operate in temperatures ranging from 32° to 104°F (or 0° to 40°C) but can…
SharkEye uses drones and AI to keep beachgoers safe from sharks
SharkEye is a new project in Southern California that uses drones and artificial intelligence (AI) to keep beachgoers safe from sharks. Similar to surf reports, SharkEye strives to release a shark report so that swimmers and surfers can assess the…
Daily Drone News – Friday November 20, 2020
Here are today’s most important drone news articles. We publish this post every weekday at 5:30 p.m. Some of these stories are from DroneXL.co and some of them will be from other sources. If you’d like to receive this in an…
COVID-19 test kits might be delivered by drone in Saratoga Springs, NY
The Saratoga Springs City Council approved a proposal from Big Rock Technologies, a finalist in the NATO Innovation COVID Challenge to make the city testing grounds for contactless delivery of COVID-19 test kits and medications by drone.
Man who used drone to spy on ex-girlfriend jailed
In the United Kingdom, a man who used his drone to spy on his ex-girlfriend and her friend has been sentenced to jail for 16 weeks. In addition to his jail sentence, John McDermott, 42, of Birch Court, Connah’s Quay,…
Hearing on drone-fishing ban in Montana set for December 1st
On December 1 at 10 AM, a public hearing will be held by telephone organized by the Fish and Wildlife Commission to discuss a drone-fishing ban in Montana. The ban would prohibit the use of drones or other remote-controlled devices…
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