Drone as First Responder
Google wants to experiment with a fire-extinguishing drone
Tech giant Google wants to experiment with a fire-extinguishing drone using a spray unmanned aircraft. This is evident from an application...
Wiebe de Jager
Wiebe de Jager is the founder of Dronewatch and author of several bestselling books about drone photography. Wiebe is a certified drone pilot and has a full ROC license.
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Wildfire
Drone should detect forest and wildfires at an early stage
To detect wildfires at an early stage, the North Holland North Safety Region wants to deploy a drone that periodically flies around during...
Drone Delivery
Pfizer wants to distribute COVID-19 vaccines by drone
The pharmaceutical company Pfizer has partnered with the NGO WeRobotics to distribute COVID-19 vaccines by drone in hard-to-reach areas.
Video
Watch: 4K aerial hyperlapses of the most beautiful cities and locations
Framework Films is such a specialist. In this stunning 4K Aerial Hyperlapse Reel, they show their best shots. Aerial hyperlapses, in our view
Industry
The curtain falls for drone trade association UVS International
The European trade association for the drone sector UVS International will cease to exist. The organization, which was founded 25 years ago.
Police
Pilot presses wrong button and crashes $85,000 police drone
A press of the wrong button resulted in the crash of an $85,000 police drone in the UK. The ground station of the Aeryon SkyRanger R60...
Parrot Anafi USA
Parrot Anafi USA review: thermal inspection drone – Blue sUAS
The Parrot Anafi USA review. A drone to consider because with its weight of less than 500 grams, the drone is currently in Open subcategory
Police
Belgian police drone drops handcuffs at hostage-taker
The police used a drone to drop handcuffs on a hostage-taker who was about to surrender. After the suspect handcuffed himself, the police
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