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Decades-Old Drone Plane Washes Up on Cape Cod Beach
A piece of military history recently surfaced on a Massachusetts beach, offering a glimpse into the past. Last week, Cape Cod National Seashore staff discovered the fuselage of an old drone plane that had washed up on Marconi Beach. The…
Britain Accelerates Deployment of Laser Weapons on Warships
Ministry of Defence Aims to Install DragonFire Lasers by 2027 In a bid to bolster its defence capabilities and counter the growing threat of drones, Britain’s Ministry of Defence (MOD) has announced plans to equip its warships with laser weapons…
Drone News: NEW DJI Avata 2, MOC for Flying Over People
Welcome to your Weekly UAS News update live from Lakeland, Florida. We are at Sun ‘n Fun this week. You can see the booth right behind me and we have three stories for you this week. Of course, the DJI…
Firefighters Use Drones for Summer Litter Cleanups at Downriver Creek
In a collaborative effort, the nonprofit Friends of the Detroit River and Downriver firefighters have employed drone technology to survey litter along Ecorse Creek, streamlining the process of identifying target areas for upcoming summer volunteer trash cleanups, reports The Detroit…
China Uses Drone Surveillance to Harass Foreign Journalists
A recent report by the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of China (FCCC) has shed light on the increasing surveillance and harassment faced by foreign journalists working in China. The report, based on a survey of FCCC members, reveals that Chinese authorities…
Ukraine’s Innovative Drone Tactics Pose ‘Extreme Danger’ to Russian Forces, Says Putin Ally
According to Dmitry Rogozin, former head of Russia’s space agency, Ukraine’s innovative use of heavy attack drones, known as Baba Yaga, in combination with nimble first-person-view (FPV) drones, is proving to be a formidable threat to Russian forces in the…
Helsinki Residents Open to Drones in Emergencies, Survey Reveals
A recent survey conducted in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area found that residents are generally accepting of drones, particularly in emergency situations. The survey, which is reportedly the largest of its kind in Finland, received responses from nearly 400 adults and…
The Case Against Drone Delivery: Why Amazon and Walmart Should Abandon Their Airborne Ambitions
In a recent opinion piece published by Bloomberg, the author, Leticia Miranda argues that despite the allure of drone delivery, it has proven to be more trouble than it’s worth for retail giants like Amazon and Walmart. While technological advancements…
Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office Deploys Thermal Drone to Locate Missing Woman
Thermal Camera Technology Proves Crucial in Search and Rescue Efforts In late March, the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office in Wisconsin successfully utilized a thermal drone equipped with a thermal camera to locate a missing woman. This innovative drone technology has…
Drone Technology Revolutionizes Field Data Collection for Farmers
In a significant advancement for agriculture, farmers are now leveraging drone technology to gather precise field data, enabling them to make informed decisions and optimize their farming practices. As spring planting approaches, marking the beginning of a new crop year,…
China Grants First Production Certificate for Passenger eVTOL Aircraft
EHang’s EH216-S Autonomous Aerial Vehicle Cleared for Mass Production Chinese drone maker EHang Holdings Limited has obtained the first production certificate in China for a passenger-carrying autonomous aerial vehicle, the EH216-S. This milestone marks a significant step forward for the…
Former Fire Chief Turned Drone Advocate Shares Insights on Public Safety and Legislation
Wayne Baker’s Journey from Firefighting to DJI In a recent interview, Wayne Baker, former fire chief and current Director of Stakeholder Engagement at DJI, shared his experiences and insights on the use of drones in public safety and the challenges…
