New Zealand
Canada’s Olympic Soccer Scandal Unveils Years of Drone Spying
Canada’s 2-1 victory over New Zealand in their Olympic soccer opener has been overshadowed by a drone spying scandal that goes far beyond a single incident. The scandal erupted when New Zealand lodged a formal complaint to the IOC, alleging…
Drone Drama at Olympics: Canada Accused of Spying on New Zealand Soccer Team
New Zealand has filed a formal complaint with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) after a Canadian soccer team staff member allegedly used a drone to record their training session in Saint-Étienne. The incident, reported by ESPN, has sparked controversy just…
Battle Against the Blaze: Port Hills Firefighters Face Added Drone Hazard
A Weekend of Challenges Include Drone As the Port Hills region in New Zealand, grapples with a fierce bushfire that erupted on Wednesday, firefighters and emergency services have been tirelessly working to contain the blaze. The incident, which has already…
Skydio’s Advanced Drone Development for US Army’s RQ-28A Replacement
Entering the Final Phase Skydio, the California-based drone developer, has reached the final phase of the US Army’s Short Range Reconnaissance Tranche 2 initiative. This significant advancement is part of a program initiated in 2021 to replace the RQ-28A vertical…
BVLOS drone project to track Maui dolphins approved by CAA
In New Zealand, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has given its approval to a drone project that will use fixed-wing drones to monitor Maui dolphins beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS). MAUI63 is a non-profit group that works on wildlife technology. They have already…
Drone pilot error absolute number 1 reason for insurance claims
The Dutch drone insurer Coverdrone has compiled a top 10 of the most common reasons for insurance claims in 2021. It turns out: ‘drone pilot error’ is still top of the list, although this was less common in 2021 than…
Drone used to help find lost kayaker in New Zealand
A drone is used to help find a lost kayaker who went missing overnight off Wellington’s southern coast in New Zealand. Strong winds have hampered the search efforts that included both helicopters and drones.
Safer drone flying with ADS-B DIY project from Bruce Simpson
Amidst growing concern that recreational drones may pose a danger to manned aircraft, Kiwi drone and RC Bruce Simpson has come up with an ADS-B do-it-yourself kit to ensure the risk is minimized.
Drone photos show aftermath of White Island volcano eruption
Filmmaker Geoff Mackley asked for permission from the Civil Aviation Authority to enter the no-fly zone. His drone photos show the aftermath of the White Island volcano eruption from December 9, 2019.
Christchurch gunman flew a drone over mosque weeks before March 15 shooting
The Christchurch mosque gunman could have been planning his attack weeks, including a flyover with a drone, before the March 15 shooting, police have admitted, according to an exclusive article from NewHub.
Drones help researchers study blue whales’ foraging strategy
Drones help researchers from Oregon State University study blue whales’ foraging strategy at the ocean’s surface in New Zealand.