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French authorities have turned to drone technology to help secure the country’s vast railway network following a series of coordinated sabotage attacks that disrupted train services on the eve of the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, reports The NY Times. The Attacks and Their Impact On Friday, July 26, 2024, arsonists targeted three high-speed rail lines…
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) in Maryland has reached a significant milestone with its drone program, completing its 1,000th flight. This achievement comes as police officials tout the program’s effectiveness in law enforcement operations. Drone Program’s Impact on Policing According to a report by MyMCMedia, Captain Jason Cokinis, Commander of MCPD’s District Three, has…
The South San Joaquin County Fire Authority (SSJCFA) in California has added a new tool to its water rescue arsenal – a waterproof drone capable of landing on and taking off from water. According to Tracy Press, this cutting-edge technology aims to enhance the speed and safety of water rescue operations in the area. SwellPro…
Zeitview (DroneBase) a leader in automated inspection solutions for energy and infrastructure, acquired substantially all assets of Clearsight
ACSL, Inc. has announced significant developments in their drone technology lineup, including a new smart controller and improvements to their flagship SOTEN drone. According to a press release from the company, these advancements aim to enhance efficiency and performance for drone operators in various fields. TENSO: A New Smart Controller for SOTEN The newly introduced…
AVSS announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved the first Category 2 drone for operations over people. This landmark decision allows commercial operators of the DJI Dock 2 equipped with the AVSS drone parachute to fly over people without submitting an FAA 107.39 flight over people waiver. Breaking New Ground in Drone Operations…
According to recent FCC filings, DJI is developing a new drone called the DJI Neo. This compact unmanned aircraft could potentially revolutionize
The ongoing debate surrounding Chinese-made drones in the U.S. has taken a new turn. According to a tweet by Scott Shtofman, a bipartisan amendment has been submitted to include the Countering CCP Drones Act in the Senate’s version of the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The Amendment’s Significance While the House version…
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