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Woman Rescued from Floodwaters Thanks to Drone Operator
A woman rescued from rising floodwaters in Willis, Texas, on Thursday morning after a drone operator spotted her vehicle and alerted authorities.
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Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office Pioneers Indoor Drone Use for Emergency Situations
The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office in Colorado is leading the way in law enforcement drone usage, with deputies now able to deploy drones indoors to search for suspects or hostages during potential SWAT calls, according to the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office. Cutting-Edge Technology Saves Lives Sergeant Jeremiah Gates, who oversees the agency’s drone team, believes…
Underwater drone
‘Monster Manta Ray’ Spy Drone Ready to Prowl Oceans for US Navy
The Pentagon has released images of a giant underwater drone shaped like a manta ray, designed to carry out long-range operations for the US Navy, according to The Times. The unmanned craft, built by Northrop Grumman, a US defense company, has been fully tested in trials off the coast of southern California. Delivery and Assembly…
Ukraine
Drones Revolutionize Landmine Detection in Ukraine
In a groundbreaking development, drones equipped with advanced computer vision software are being deployed to detect and defuse landmines littering the war-torn landscape of Ukraine. The UN and Armed Forces of Ukraine recently invited the team from Safe Pro AI to demonstrate their technology, which successfully located 72 out of 50-100 inert landmines and bombs…
DJI
Venus Optics Expands DL Lens Lineup for DJI Drones
Venus Optics has recently introduced two new wide-angle lenses, the Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL and the 14mm f/4 FF RL Zero-D, specifically designed for DJI’s higher-end drones, such as the DJI Inspire 3, and gimbals that support interchangeable camera systems and DL lenses. These additions to the company’s existing DL library aim to provide…
DJI
Drones to the Rescue: Reducing Risks on Mount Everest
In a groundbreaking move, Nepali officials are exploring the use of flying drones to transport garbage and gear from high camps on Mount Everest down to Base Camp. The initiative aims to reduce the number of trips porters make through the deadly Khumbu Icefall, a treacherous glacier prone to avalanches and collapsing ice towers, reports…
DJI
Palm Springs Police Deploy DJI Drone in Hiker Rescue, Aim to Expand Program
The Palm Springs Police Department (PSPD) recently utilized a DJI drone to assist in a hiker rescue on Museum Trail, demonstrating the potential of their expanding drone program. Although the mission was not entirely successful, the department continues to learn from each operation and refine their training. PSPD and Fire Department Collaborate in Rescue Effort…
Aloft
Drones and Volunteers Help Locate Remains of Missing Boise Woman in Oregon
Thanks to the efforts of drones and a dedicated group of volunteers, her remains were found in April 2024 on Succor Creek Road in eastern Oregon.
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