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COVID-19: Disinfecting with drones at Chicagoland Park, Illinois
Aerial Influence just posted this video on YouTube that shows how the company is using the DJI Agras MG-1S and the DJI Agras T16 drones to disinfect the Chicagoland Park and kill the Coronavirus. This was merely a test and…
New York City drone video shows impact of coronavirus lockdown
A very short video clip from Bloomberg shows drone footage of New York City and the impact that the coronavirus lockdown has on the ‘city that never sleeps.’ The interesting part of the video is how Bloomberg was able to…
How the Draganfly pandemic drone trial in Westport, CT ended abruptly
Last week, in Westport, CT the Draganfly pandemic drone trial came to an abrupt end when concerned citizens saw video footage showing how AI was able to identify people displaying symptoms of possible coronavirus Infection. A detailed article in Venture Beat…
Door-to-door prescriptions delivered by drone could start soon in the UK
Manna Aero that has already started trials to deliver medication by drone is in talks to bring door-to-door prescriptions delivered by drone to the UK soon.
UPS delivery drones bring meds from CVS to largest retirement community
UPS delivery drones will bring medication from CVS to the nation’s largest retirement community. The goal of the drone delivery service is to protect the older population as well as the pharmacy employees from contracting the coronavirus.
FAA updates Part 107 knowledge exam rules for drone pilots
The coronavirus has closed federal testing centers across the United States, leaving drone pilots unable to renew their Part 107 Certificates. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released an update to the knowledge exam testing protocols according to Drone U’s most…
Skydio donates US-made drones to first responders across the country
Skydio Inc. supports first responders and frontline medical workers during the COVID-19 outbreak, facilitates delivery of one million pieces of PPE and donates U.S.-made drones to first responders across the country.
New drone video shows continued mass burials at Hart Island
Almost two weeks ago, we first reported on George Steinmetz’ DJI Mavic 2 Pro drone that was confiscated by NYPD officers in plainclothes. The officers appeared from an unmarked van when Steinmetz used his drone to take aerial footage of…
Italian police with Anafi drone fine sunbather on deserted beach
Italian police used a Parrot Anafi drone to monitor the beaches in Rimini for people who defy the stay at home order. On a deserted stretch of beach, they found a sunbather who was illegally enjoying the beautiful weather. They…
Ghana uses drones from Zipline to enable faster coronavirus testing
Drones from Zipline are used in Ghana to enable faster coronavirus testing. The company said on Monday the drones are now being used to test before outside of major cities.
Kiki Air delivers sandwich by drone in New Haven, CT
Today in the New Haven Register a reporter writes about ordering a sandwich by drone in New Haven, Connecticut. The drone delivery service, Kiki Air, was started by a Yale student. Here are some of the highlights of that story.
French government plans to buy 651 drones for surveillance purposes
The French government plans to buy 651 drones for surveillance purposes, details of which are outlined in a tender worth almost €4M ($4.3M USD). The tender, titled “Drones” was published on April 12th on the official bulletin of public procurement…