DJI
DJI Showcases Cutting-Edge Drone and Camera Tech at NAB 2024
DJI, the leader in consumer drones and creative camera solutions, makes a strong comeback at the 2024 NAB Show in Las Vegas. From April 14-17
Haye Kesteloo
Haye Kesteloo is the Editor in Chief and Founder of DroneXL.co, where he covers all drone-related news, DJI rumors and writes drone reviews, and of EVXL.co, for all electric vehicle news. Haye can be reached at haye @ dronexl.co or @hayekesteloo. Also on LinkedIn, Muck Rack, Instagram and YouTube.
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K-9 and Drone Aid in Capture of Domestic Battery Suspect
LaGrange County Sheriff’s Office Responds to Domestic Battery Report The LaGrange County Sheriff’s Office received a report of domestic battery in the Mongo area of LaGrange County on Thursday, April 13, 2023, at approximately 10:37 a.m. The victim reportedly managed to escape from a residence on North State Road 3 and sought help at a…
Wingcopter
Wingcopter’s Composite Drone Takes Flight Towards Type Certification in Japan
In a groundbreaking move, Wingcopter, a German company specializing in unmanned electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) delivery drones, has applied and received acceptance for opening the type certification process of its Wingcopter 198 delivery drone in Japan. This reportedly marks the first time a foreign company’s drone and the first time a fixed-wing drone…
FAA
State Supreme Court Declines to Hear Chula Vista Police Drone Case, Potentially Opening Door for Public Access to Some Footage
The California Supreme Court has denied the city of Chula Vista’s request to review a lower court ruling that could require the Police Department to release some of its drone footage to the public. This decision effectively upholds the December appellate court ruling, which questioned whether all drone footage should be considered confidential and exempt…
Police
Pasadena Police Drone Helps Nab Burglar Hiding in Backyard
Suspect Charged with Burglary and Drug Possession In a stunning display of modern policing, the Pasadena Police Department successfully apprehended a suspected burglar with the help of a high-tech drone. Ricardo Garcia Jr., 34, was charged with burglary and drug possession after allegedly breaking into a garage on Butterfly Circle and being scared off by…
Police
Bel Air Home Invasion: Bravery and Drones Save the Day
In a harrowing home invasion in Bel Air, Harford County, Maryland, Mike Clark’s swift actions saved his partner’s life, while the deployment of a drone led to the capture of the suspect, Joshua Brewster, 31, of North East. The Incident The pre-dawn attack on Wednesday left Clark’s partner, a woman he has shared a home…
Underwater drone
DARPA’s Manta Ray: The Future of Underwater Drones
In a groundbreaking development, Northrop Grumman has built the Manta Ray, a mysterious underwater drone for the Defense Advanced Projects Research Agency (DARPA). This innovative craft, reportedly four years in the making, could revolutionize long-range military missions by hiding in plain sight and harvesting energy from the seas. Mimicking Nature to Address Undersea Warfare Challenges…
Amazon
African Drone Company Revolutionizes US Agriculture with AI
In a groundbreaking development, South African drone company Aerobotics is transforming the US agriculture industry by harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI). With a focus on fruit and nut farmers, Aerobotics’ innovative technology is helping improve crop yields and optimize resource utilization, particularly in the face of climate change challenges. Aerobotics’ Global Reach Despite…
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