Percepto
Automated drones from Percepto to remotely monitor dam in Canada
Percepto is a company that makes solutions for autonomous inspection and monitoring. They have made a "drone-in-a-box" solution that Transport
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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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Walmart
Walmart ready for drone delivery at scale with multi-carrier 5G approach
Walmart said that with 4,700 stores spread across 90% of the US population, it can now offer “drone delivery at scale” because 90% of the US population lives near at least one of its stores. Over the holidays, Walmart’s drone operation reported significant advancements, completing more than 6,000 deliveries in the US safely by the…
Remote ID
Remote ID for drones to combat Wild West in the UK skies
The United Kingdom’s government and regulators are drawing up plans to introduce Remote ID for drones to combat the current Wild West in the skies. Plans that are being made right now say that drones will have to have electronic license plates so that law enforcement and security services can track them. As in the…
Bell
It only takes 60 seconds to turn the drone on and help with a police investigation
The Papillion Police Department in Nebraska recently established a drone unit, which uses the technology to assist with ongoing investigations. It only takes 60 seconds for the Autel police drone to power up, and before you know it, it is assisting the authorities in their investigation. “From the time we show up, get our markers…
Drone Light Show
Drone show replaces Fourth of July fireworks in Ocean Beach in 2023
A drone show featuring at least 200 unmanned aircraft, will take the place of the fireworks display on the Fourth of July in Ocean Beach, San Diego.
Drone Research
Research drone collects samples of genetic material from treetops
To assist ecologists in monitoring and compiling a database of biodiversity, researchers has developed a specialized research drone that can collect
DJI
Police drone with thermal camera locates suspect on its first official flight
During its first official mission, a police drone with a thermal camera helped find a suspect quickly who was hiding in the woods in Ohio.
Amazon
Amazon Prime Air lays off 80% of flight operations personnel
Today, we learn that Amazon Prime Air, the drone delivery business, laid off around 80% of its flight operations personnel without a proper warning. According to a now-former Amazon employee, personnel in all of Amazon’s drone delivery business locations, including Lockeford, College Station, Seattle, and Pendleton, are affected. The unexpected layoffs have also impacted the Amazon…
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