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Drone News: Autel Alpha, FlyCart 30, KY Bill on Drones, Walmart Adds Wing, and Drone Surveillance.
Welcome to the weekly UAS news update. We have five stories for you this week. The Autel Alpha has hit the FCC database, DJI Flycart 30 is being released outside of China, we have a Kentucky bill that could limit…
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…
Drones and horses used in Search for Missing Ashley Turcotte in Barnstead
Community Rallies in Search Efforts The disappearance of 31-year-old Ashley Turcotte has sparked a massive search operation in Barnstead, New Hampshire. Multiple agencies and volunteers have joined forces and deploy thermal drones and horse to aid in the search. Turcotte,…
Meet Germany’s new drone killer: the Skyranger 30
Rheinmetall Unveils Skyranger 30: A New Era in Air Defense Rheinmetall, a leading German defense conglomerate, has reached a significant milestone in the development of its Skyranger 30 air defense system. In December 2023, the system’s A1 configuration underwent a…
Oman Seizes Drones En Route to Yemen Amid Regional Tensions
A Covert Operation Uncovered In a significant interception, Omani customs authorities seized a shipment of drones on 10 January, hidden in a truck coming from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and destined for Yemen. The operation was disclosed at the…
Bold Attempt to Smuggle Contraband into DeKalb Jail with Swellpro Drone Foiled
A Suspicious Van Leads to a Surprising Discovery In a surprising turn of events, two women, Kyrenda Carter, 27, and Porchae Wade, 36, were apprehended this past weekend for attempting to smuggle various illegal items into the DeKalb County jail…
Drones Gone Wild: Oklahoma City Suburb Buzzes with High-Flying Adult Toy Capers
Drones Drop Adult Toys in Moore, Oklahoma In a bizarre turn of events, residents of Moore, a suburb of Oklahoma City, have been witnessing an unusual sight: adult toys being dropped onto buildings, businesses, and traffic lights. This peculiar prank,…
DJI Defence: A Potential Game-Changer for Vehicle Safety
Collaborative Innovation: DJI and Isuzu China’s New Venture In September 2023, a significant development in vehicle safety technology emerged as two trademarks for a “DJI Defence” logo were filed by Anhui Isuzu Commercial Modified Vehicle Manufacturing Co., Ltd., in China.…
Groundbreaking Drone Delivery of Medications in Virginia’s Eastern Shore
A Revolution in Healthcare Accessibility Virginia Beach witnesses a pioneering healthcare initiative, with the successful implementation of drone delivery for essential hypertension medications by the Riverside Health System on Virginia’s Eastern Shore. This innovative project, part of the Elevating Health…
Thermal Drone Tech Aids Caddo Parish Deputies in Arrest
Effective Use of Drones in Crime Prevention In Shreveport, Louisiana, Caddo Parish deputies successfully utilized a drone to thwart a theft and apprehend two suspects. While investigating a suspicious vehicle on Simson Road, deputies noticed one man fleeing near a…
Brevard River Rescue: Drone Technology Aids in Saving Lives
Swift Response to a Boating Accident In Brevard, N.C., a routine day transformed into a dramatic rescue operation when multiple people were stranded in a river following a boat capsizing incident. The Transylvania County 911 Center received several distress calls,…
Russian Bakery’s Unconventional Drone Manufacturing
An Unlikely Production Line: Drones in a Bakery In a surprising turn of events, a Russian bakery in Tambov, central Russia, has been identified as a manufacturing site for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), utilized in the ongoing conflict against Ukraine.…