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Solar-powered drone provides first LTE connection from stratosphere
The solar-powered drone from Google's parent company Alphabet and SoftBank provided the first LTE connection from the stratosphere to enable
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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Students excited to fly drones in West Virginia High School Program
Flying drones is something the students can get very excited about. On Wednesday, the Parkersburg High School Robotics Program held a drone
Wildfire
DroneSeed first in U.S. to get FAA approval for post-wildfire reforestation
DroneSeed is the first drone company in U.S to receive approval from FAA for post-wildfire reforestation in California and five other states.
Blue sUAS
Blue sUAS are only drones to be used by the U.S. Department of the Interior
Only approved drones, so-called Blue sUAS are exempt from the PMB approval and reporting procedures, opening the door for the DOI...
Industry
Daily Drone News – Wednesday October 7, 2020
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DJI Mavic 2 Pro and Zoom
Modern farmer tracks crop progress with a DJI Mavic 2 Pro drone
In Valley Springs, South Dakota a modern farmer uses a DJI Mavic 2 Pro drone to track crop progress. The beans are done according to Jordan...
Drones for Good
Drone with loudspeaker warns surfer of nearby white shark
On Wednesday, in New South Wales, Australia, a drone with a loudspeaker saved a former surfing champion from a potential shark attack.
DJI
Winners named in 2020 AUVSI XCELLENCE Humanitarian and Public Safety Award
The winners in the 2020 AUVSI XCELLENCE Humanitarian and Public Safety Award have been named. DJI Sponsors Award for Drone Missions to Help
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