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A drone might have been used in deadly Taliban attack
In Kunduz, a province in Afghanistan that has seen heavy fighting, a deadly Taliban attack has most likely been carried out by an over-the-counter drone. Four security officials were killed and at least eight more were wounded.
U.S. Air Force bought 57 DJI drones in September
The U.S. Air Force bought 57 DJI drones in September of this year for training and other purposes. Some lawmakers and other experts warn of the data security risks involved, as the Department of Defense continues to use Chinese-made drones.
DJI announcement hints at possible Mini 2 launch on November 5th
This morning, a DJI announcement surfaced hinting at a possible DJI Mini 2 launch on November 5th at 9 am Beijing, China time. News that we first broke on October 21st. Update: DJI made the same announcement on Twitter for…
Researcher makes drones smarter, team-oriented, and situationally aware
A researcher makes drones smarter, team-oriented, and situationally aware as part of an NSF-funded project to allow UAVs, taking into account various situations, to track themselves and each other.
The FAA’s Remote ID for Drones may be ready this year
Steve Dickson, the FAA Administrator, said Wednesday during the virtual UAS Summit & Expo that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) might be able to launch Remote ID for Drones in December. The remote ID system, a fundamental component of the…
Anonymous donor gives drones to Albertville police and fire departments
On Monday night in Albertville, Alabama, city officials presented a new drone to both the police and fire departments. The unmanned aircraft were donated by an anonymous individual.
Off-the-shelf drones to detect dangerous jellyfish in Australia
Off-the-shelf drones are tested in Australia to see if they can be used to detect dangerous jellyfish. the research project specifically focuses on the Chironex fleckeri, a massive jellyfish that can kill a human being in less than three minutes.
Daily Drone News – Friday October 30, 2020
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Beyond the FAA UAS Integration Pilot Program
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is wrapping up the UAS Integration Pilot Program this month. Today they held a special event to commemorate the drone program and to announce what will come next. The new program focuses on operating drones…
Drone footage released of Vancouver police clearing Oppenheimer Park in 2019
Under the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act, drone footage has been released of the Vancouver police clearing Oppenheimer Park in 2019 after receiving a report of a man being shot in the now-dismantled encampment. The use of the police…
Drone team captures aerial photos of derailed train in southeast Texas
A drone team captures aerial photos of a derailed train in southeast Texas. Authorities urged nearby residents to evacuate their homes as hazmat crews assessed the damage. The cause of the derailment and the cargo is still unknown.
Drone suspected of colliding with aircraft in South Africa
A drone is suspected to have collided with a training aircraft. The possible drone incident took place earlier this week shortly after the airplane took off at Rand Airport in Gauteng.
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