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AVSS Unveils PRS-M4DT: A New Safety Net for DJI Dock 3 and Matrice 4D Drones
On a chilly morning in Canada, AVSS – Aerial Vehicle Safety Solutions Inc. dropped news of their latest innovation: the PRS-M4DT, a parachute recovery system tailored for the DJI Dock 3. Announced via their official channels, this system—along with its…
DJI Dock 3 & Matrice 4D First Look – A More Rugged Autonomous System
You can tell that DJI’s dock system for their drones is maturing as a product line when you look at the improvements made between the Dock 2, which has been in service for about a year now, and the brand-new…
FAA Waivers Unlock New Horizons for Public Safety Drones in Fort Wayne’s DFR Program
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is paving the way for a revolution in public safety drone operations, with a landmark waiver granted to the Fort Wayne Police Department at the end of 2024. This first-of-its-kind approval, detailed in a Government…
Michigan Man Faces Felony Charges After Allegedly Shooting Down Police Drone
On February 11, 2025, a DJI Air 3 police drone operated by the Oscoda Township Police Department was allegedly shot down by a civilian during a tense standoff in Tawas Township, Michigan. The suspect, 21-year-old Alexander J. Bessey, now faces…
DJI Enterprise Teases Major Announcement with “Rise to Any Challenge” Event on February 27, 2025
DJI Enterprise, a leader in professional drone solutions, has sparked widespread speculation in the drone industry with its recent teaser announcement on X. The post, featuring the tagline “Rise to Any Challenge” and scheduled for February 27, 2025, at 8…
Thermal Drone Proves Vital in Rescuing Crash Victim in Franklin County
In a striking demonstration of drone technology’s life-saving potential, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office successfully located an injured woman after a crash in Darbydale, Ohio, early Sunday morning, reports WBNS 10TV. The deployment of a drone equipped with thermal imaging…
Thermal Imaging Drone Assists in Suspect Capture After Michigan Car Crash
In a compelling demonstration of drone technology’s growing role in public safety, the Grand Traverse County Sheriff’s Department successfully deployed a thermal imaging drone to apprehend a suspect who fled a car crash in Fife Lake Township, Michigan, on February…
MIT Unveils MiFly: Revolutionary Low-Power Drone Navigation System for Indoor Environments
In a significant advancement for drone technology, MIT researchers have developed MiFly, a groundbreaking system that enables drones to navigate autonomously in indoor, low-visibility environments using radio frequency (RF) waves. Announced by MIT News, this innovation tackles a longstanding challenge…
North Dakota Senate Rejects Chinese Drone Replacement While Advancing BVLOS Network
The North Dakota Senate has voted to remove a $15 million drone replacement program from House Bill 1038 while preserving $11 million for expanding the state’s beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone network, according to KFYR reports and legislative…
Gainesville Police Deploy Paladin Drone Response System
Paladin Drones has completed a three-day training and deployment program with the Gainesville Police Department, establishing new automated drone capabilities for public safety operations. The implementation, led by UAV specialist Gregory Green, focused on system installation, testing, and hands-on flight…
Wingcopter’s New LiDAR Drone Can Survey 37 Miles in One Flight
Wingcopter, the German drone manufacturer behind the FAA certification-pending Wingcopter 198, announced its expansion into long-range LiDAR surveying solutions at Geo Week 2025 in Denver, Colorado. The company’s proven eVTOL platform will now carry advanced laser scanning systems designed for…
ASTM Leaders Detail How Drone Standards Are Shaping Aviation’s Future
In a revealing episode of ASTM International’s “Taking to the Skies: Drone Standards” podcast recorded in January 2025, industry veterans Phil Kenul and Mark Blanks provided an extensive look at how drone standards are revolutionizing aviation and shaping future developments.…