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Drones Smuggle Drugs Across Niagara River: 3 Suspects Caught in New York
A smuggling operation that used drones to fly drugs from Canada into upstate New York has been uncovered, leading to the arrest of three suspects.
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High-Flying Drug Smuggling: Drones at the Border
Drone Smuggling Operation Exposed Two men, from California and New York City, have been accused of using drones to transport narcotics from Canada into the United States. Yong Chen and an unnamed accomplice were reportedly charged following a criminal complaint unsealed in federal court. The charges include conspiracy to import a controlled substance, importation of…
United States
AVSS CEO Discusses Drone Parachutes and Regulatory Compliance
Pixel Drone Show Greg Reverdiau, Haye Kesteloo interview Josh Ogden AVSS CEO AVSS about compliant parachute recovery systems for drones.
Ukraine
Canada and Allies Bolster Ukraine’s Drone Capabilities Amidst Ongoing War
As the war in Ukraine continues, Canada and its allies are stepping up their efforts to provide the country with advanced drone technology to aid in its defense against Russian aggression. The Ukrainian Defense Ministry has announced that Canada will send 450 SkyRanger R70 multi-mission Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) to Ukraine this summer, while the…
Canada
Prison Drones: The Evolving Threat of Contraband Smuggling
The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) is grappling with a growing problem: drones being used to smuggle contraband into prisons. Guards say the illicit goods, including drugs and weapons, are fueling violence against staff, reports CBC. In response, the CSC is implementing a multi-faceted approach to combat the issue, but the union representing correctional officers…
DJI
Crashing DJI’s New Enterprise Drone – Matrice 3D and Dock 2 First Impressions
I spent day with the Matrice 3D and DJI Dock 2 and I have thoughts. My purpose was to help AVSS put together a video for their parachute system
Ukraine
Drones: Ukraine’s Game-Changer in the Shadows
Outmanned but Not Outmatched: How Drones Redefine Warfare in Ukraine In the eerie quiet of northeastern Ukraine’s nights, where the only lights are the distant echoes of conflict, a silent battle rages on. Outnumbered and outgunned, Ukraine turns to an unassuming ally in its fight against a looming Russian force: drones, reports CBC News. As…
DJI
DJI Mini 4 Pro Long Term Review After Six Months
All of the footage in the opening sequence of this video was captured on the DJI Mini 4 Pro. I am not a professional drone pilot or cinematographer by any means, but I think the footage looks pretty good. This is definitely not due to my skill, but rather because of the great camera on…
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