Anduril
Ohio Activists Rally Against Anduril’s $900 Million Drone Factory
On Sunday over two dozen demonstrators gathered at Rickenbacker International Airport to protest Anduril Industries’ planned drone factory in Central Ohio.
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Thermal Drone Proves Vital in Rescuing Crash Victim in Franklin County
In a striking demonstration of drone technology’s life-saving potential, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office successfully located an injured woman after a crash in Darbydale, Ohio, early Sunday morning, reports WBNS 10TV. The deployment of a drone equipped with thermal imaging capabilities enabled deputies to find the victim, who had fallen 15 feet down an embankment…
BetaFPV
Sixth Annual Micro Drone Race Takes Flight at National Museum of U.S. Air Force
In a thrilling fusion of cutting-edge technology and aviation heritage, the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force in Dayton, Ohio, is gearing up to host its Sixth Annual Micro Drone Race from February 28 to March 2, 2025. Located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, this event transforms the museum’s second building into a high-speed…
Skydio
Federal Air Marshals Pioneer Drone Training with Skydio X10 to Bolster Airport Security
In a groundbreaking move for aviation security, the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has certified 18 Federal Air Marshals (FAMs) as drone pilots, completing their first training program to operate the advanced Skydio X10 small unmanned aerial system (sUAS). Reported initially by Zag Daily, this initiative, held over three days at the decommissioned Sam Boyd…
DJI
Small Drone Aids Tactical Response in Phoenix Shooting
On February 22, 2025, Phoenix Police deployed a small drone during a tactical response to a shooting near 19th Avenue and Glendale Avenue, where a woman was found shot and a man was discovered dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot. As reported by FOX 10 Phoenix, the incident unfolded around 3:20 p.m., prompting officers to…
DJI
DJI Mavic 4 Pro’s Mysterious Sensor Sparks LiDAR Debate for Obstacle Avoidance
In a revealing post on X by DJI watcher Jasper Ellens , a new image of the highly anticipated DJI Mavic 4 Pro showcases a mysterious sensor integrated on one of its propeller arms. The discovery, highlighted with a red circle in Ellens’ post, has sparked speculation about whether this sensor represents LiDAR technology similar…
FreeFly Systems
Introducing the Freefly Astro Max: A Powerhouse Industrial Drone
The Freefly Astro Max is the latest addition to Freefly Systems’ lineage of compact industrial drones, officially unveiled on February 20, 2025. Designed to tackle demanding jobs with ease, this drone boasts double the payload capacity and 60% more thrust compared to its predecessors, making it a standout in the industrial drone market. Whether it’s…
FAA
DEFENSE Act Gains Sports Industry Backing to Combat Drone Threats at Stadiums
A bipartisan bill introduced on February 20, 2025, by Senators Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) is set to enhance drone security at major U.S. sporting events. Known as the Disabling Enemy Flight Entry and Neutralizing Suspect Equipment (DEFENSE) Act, this legislation has earned strong support from the NFL, MLB, NCAA, and NASCAR, as…
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