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Western Australia Police Force Enhances Operations with Drone-in-a-Box Systems
Southern Cross Drones secured a contract with the Western Australia Police Force (WAPOL) to provide state-of-the-art drone-in-a-box systems.
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FAA Accepts Vantis for Safety Mitigation for Recurring BVLOS Drone Operations
The FAA signed a Letter of Acceptance (LOA) for the use of Vantis as a safety mitigation for beyond-visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) drone operations.
Drone Incidents
Green Day Interrupted Mid-Song by Drone Threat at Detroit Concert
Green Day was mid-song Wednesday night at Comerica Park in Detroit when the band suddenly ran off stage because of a drone threat. The incident, which caused a brief pause in the concert, highlights the growing concern over drones in public spaces. Drone Disrupts Green Day Concert The band was performing “Longview” when someone ran…
DJI
DJI Neo: The Ultimate Palm-Sized Drone for Everyday Adventures
DJI has officially launched the DJI Neo, their lightest and most compact drone to date, weighing just under 5 ounces (135g). Designed to capture everyday moments with ease, the Neo is incredibly user-friendly, requiring no remote control and featuring a single “mode” button for QuickShots or voice operation. The drone can take off and land…
ACSL
ACSL Unveils New Thermal Camera for SOTEN Drone and Expands Advisory Board
ACSL, the Japanese drone maker, announced a new thermal camera for its SOTEN drone and the appointment of three advisory board members.
Aloft
Ukraine Unveils Balloon-Carried Drone Detection System
Ukraine has developed an innovative balloon-carried electronic warfare system designed to detect enemy drone operators, offering a more comprehensive solution than tackling individual drones. The system, known as Aero Azimuth, points to a resurgence in interest in elevated sensors, especially those mounted on aerostats, reports The War Zone. The Aero Azimuth System Aero Azimuth was…
Drone Incidents
Divers Find DJI Mini Drone with Unique Footage at Scottish Cliffs
Members of the Caithness Diving Club made an unusual discovery during a recent dive at the Geo of Sclaites, Duncansby Head in Scotland. The divers found a DJI Mini drone at the bottom of the sea, complete with a memory card containing photos and videos of its owners, according to a report by BBC News.…
DJI
DJI Neo Drone Dissected: A Peek Inside the Sub-250g Marvel
A Reddit user recently shared insights from disassembling a DJI Neo drone, offering a rare glimpse into the engineering behind this lightweight marvel. The post, shared by user Gaza4 on the r/DjiNeo subreddit, reveals fascinating details about the drone’s internal components and design philosophy. The accompanying image provides a clear view of the drone’s dismantled…
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