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Colorado Sheriff’s Office Successfully Deploys Drone to Rescue Lost Backcountry Skier
The Summit County Sheriff’s Office has demonstrated the growing effectiveness of drone technology in search and rescue operations by successfully locating and guiding a lost backcountry skier to safety in the Shrine Pass area of Colorado. The incident, reported by…
BRINC Launches Major Incentive Program for Public Safety Agencies Transitioning to US-Made Drones
BRINC has unveiled a significant new initiative aimed at helping public safety agencies transition from general-purpose drones to specialized, US-manufactured aircraft. The BRINC Beyond program, announced today, offers substantial credits of up to $15,000 per existing drone without requiring trade-ins,…
FAA Grants vHive Historic Multi-Drone Authorization for Autonomous Solar Farm Inspections
In a groundbreaking development for the commercial drone industry, vHive has secured an exclusive Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) waiver authorizing autonomous multi-drone operations for solar farm inspections across the United States. The authorization, announced on January 22, 2025, positions vHive…
Russia equips FPV drone with 4G trail camera
Images of Russia’s latest FPV drone have surfaced online through Telegram, showcasing a unique feature, instead of a standard camera package, it comes equipped with a 4G trail camera for remote monitoring and data capture. The flying trail cam Shared…
Understanding DJI Geo Zones and Drone Flight Restrictions
Geofencing is a three-dimensional area that can restrict a drone from operating in or out of certain areas. DJI implements these as “Geo zones” – built into all their drones. While they can be tricky to navigate, Geo zones serve…
Getting Instant Airspace Approval for Drone Flights Near Airports
Ever wonder if you’re allowed to fly your drone near an airport or how complicated the process actually is? Today, I’m going to show you the not-so-secret way to getting instant airspace approval – something every drone pilot should know…
How to Make Money with Your Drone – 5 Jobs to Learn NOW!
Building a Successful Drone Service Business: A Comprehensive Guide Let me start by saying that I absolutely hate videos and paid courses about business that promise big returns as long as you purchase what they’re selling or watch the entire…
DJI Removed Geofencing – A Good Move For Drone Operators?
So I’m a little behind on this topic as I went skiing last week, but in case you haven’t heard, DJI has removed all geofencing on all of their drones here in the United States, which has kind of been…
DJI Drone Ban in North Dakota: What You Need to Know
Hi everyone, welcome back to the channel! If this is your first time here, my name is Russ and this is 51 Drones. Although the DJI ban at the federal level was temporarily delayed by not including the Countering CCP…
Brain-Computer Interface Breakthrough: Paralyzed Man Pilots Virtual Drone Using Only Thoughts
In a groundbreaking advancement for both neural interface technology and drone control systems, researchers at the University of Michigan have demonstrated the first successful thought-controlled drone navigation through a complex obstacle course. The study, published in Nature Medicine, represents a…
NYC Sanitation Department Plans Controversial Drone Program to Combat Illegal Dumping
New York City’s Department of Sanitation (DSNY) is exploring an innovative yet contentious drone enforcement program to address illegal dumping and enhance urban cleanliness monitoring. According to the Gothamist, the initiative would expand the city’s growing drone operations beyond current…
South Korean Drone Exports Surge 260% as U.S. Restricts Chinese Manufacturers
South Korean drone manufacturers have achieved a remarkable milestone with exports reaching $27.54 million in 2023, marking a 260% increase from the previous year, reports Business Korea. This significant growth comes as U.S. restrictions on Chinese-made drones create new opportunities…