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A drone operator from the Eugene Springfield Metro Drone Team played a crucial role in locating and rescuing a missing teenager in Eugene, Oregon, on Thursday night. The story was reported by KCBY. Late-Night Search Effort The Eugene Police Department (EPD) reported that the teen girl, who was in a mental health crisis, had been…
The Broken Arrow Police Department (BAPD) showcased the power of their drone technology early Wednesday morning, successfully apprehending a reckless driving suspect. The incident, reported on the department’s Facebook page, highlights the growing usefulness of unmanned aerial vehicles in law enforcement operations. Eye in the Sky: Infrared Advantage Officer Daniel Bucklin praised the drone’s capa
Vilnius-based Granta Autonomy has landed a €1 million deal with Lithuania’s Ministry of National Defence for their GA-10FPV-AI quadcopter drones. The contract’s part of a bigger €8 million initiative that’ll see thousands of UAVs sent to both Lithuanian and Ukrainian forces, according to a report from Janes. The GA-10FPV-AI: A Versatile Quadcopter The GA-10FPV-AI is…
In a recent presentation at the Skydio Ascend Event, CEO Adam Bry attempted to address mounting criticisms of the company’s dramatic shift from consumer drones to the defense and first responder markets. But what he glossed over was the true nature of Skydio’s aggressive lobbying efforts against industry leader DJI. While Bry acknowledged Skydio’s lobbying…
A recent incident involving a drone flying over former President Donald Trump’s motorcade has highlighted the ongoing security challenges faced by high-profile political figures during campaign events. According to a report from The New York Times, during at least one campaign stop, a drone was spotted hovering above Mr. Trump’s motorcade. The exact location and…
A Michigan resident has admitted guilt in a plot to use a drone for smuggling contraband into a federal prison. This case highlights the growing concern of drones being used for illegal activities at correctional facilities, as reported by WGEL. The Guilty Plea Marvin Graves, 42, from Mt. Morris, Michigan, pleaded guilty to 12 criminal…
Mansfield, Ohio, is set to become a trailblazer in emergency response technology with the introduction of a Drones as First Responders (DFR) program. The city may be the first in Ohio to adopt this cutting-edge approach, as reported by the Mansfield News Journal. A Bird’s Eye View for First Responders The Mansfield Board of Control…
In a significant development, Russia’s state-owned weapons company Almaz-Antey has reportedly established a drone production program in China, aimed at developing and manufacturing long-range attack drones for use in the Ukraine conflict, according to a Reuters investigation. This move could potentially reshape the dynamics of the ongoing war and raise new concerns about international cooperation…
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