EASA
DCRO: Drone Flyaway Risks Overstated in SORA 2.5
Dutch Association of Certified RPAS Operators challenges probability assumptions for drone flyaways in Specific Operations Risk Assessment (SORA) 2.5.
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Newport Beach Greenlights $2M BRINC Drone Program to Revolutionize Police Response
On February 25, 2025, the Newport Beach City Council unanimously approved a five-year, $2,176,037.60 contract with BRINC Drones Inc. to launch an advanced drone program for the city’s police department. This move marks a significant step toward integrating cutting-edge unmanned aerial systems (UAS) into public safety operations, promising faster 911 response times and enhanced situational…
Drones for Good
Drone-Assisted Rescue in Rimrock Highlights Growing Role of UAS in Emergency Response
On February 24, 2025, San Bernardino County Fire (SBCoFD) crews leveraged drone technology to rescue a 15-year-old boy trapped in a rock crevice for over six hours in Rimrock, California. The operation, detailed in an official statement on X by SBCoFD, showcased the critical role unmanned aerial systems (UAS) can play in challenging wilderness extractions,…
DJI
AVSS Unveils PRS-M4DT: A New Safety Net for DJI Dock 3 and Matrice 4D Drones
On a chilly morning in Canada, AVSS – Aerial Vehicle Safety Solutions Inc. dropped news of their latest innovation: the PRS-M4DT, a parachute recovery system tailored for the DJI Dock 3. Announced via their official channels, this system—along with its PRS-M4DTEX and FTS-M4DTEX variants—aims to tackle the growing demand for safer drone operations, especially over…
DJI
DJI Dock 3 and Matrice 4D and 4TD Usher in Versatile “Drone in a Box” Solution for Remote Operations
DJI shows its latest enterprise offering, the DJI Dock 3, marking the company’s first foray into a “Drone in a Box” system that can be vehicle mounted
United States
Drone Captures Rare Superpod of Thousands of Dolphins in Monterey Bay
A breathtaking sight unfolded last Friday in Monterey Bay, California, when a whale-watching team stumbled upon a rare superpod of over 2,000 dolphins, an event partially documented using drone technology. Evan Brodsky, a boat captain and videographer with Monterey Bay Whale Watch, described the water as “boiling” with northern right whale dolphins and Pacific white-sided…
Technology
Unusual Machines Secures First U.S. Drone Motor Contract with Red Cat Holdings
Unusual Machines has landed a contract with Red Cat Holdings to supply motors for their drones, marking its debut partnership with a U.S. drone manufacturer. This development, detailed in the original press release, arrives as the U.S. government ramps up restrictions on Chinese drone technology, signaling a shift towards domestic alternatives in a rapidly evolving…
Legal
U.S. Drone Surveillance Flights Lead to Cartel Arrests in Mexico
Mexico’s top general has acknowledged that U.S. drone surveillance flights over Mexico have resulted in the arrests of at least two cartel leaders, underscoring a strengthening partnership between the two nations in combating organized crime. According to a report by Border Report, these flights, authorized by the Mexican government, have proven vital in collecting intelligence…
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