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Rescue of Missing Exchange Student in Utah Highlights Efficacy of DJI Drone in Search Operations
Update: A Life Saved in the Mountains The recent disappearance of 17-year-old Kai Zhuang, a foreign exchange student in Utah, ended on a positive note as the Weber County Search and Rescue team successfully located him with the help of…
Drone-Helicopter Collision in Florida Prompts Safety Concerns
A Close Call Above Daytona Beach In a startling incident over Daytona Beach, Florida, a commercial helicopter collided with a drone, narrowly averting a potential disaster. The drone incident, which reportedly took place around 2 p.m. on Saturday above the…
Court Rules in Favor of Public Access to Police Drone Video
A New Era of Transparency in Law Enforcement In a significant move towards enhancing government transparency, a state appeals court has recently ruled that the public has a right to access at least some of the drone video footage captured…
Greenville Men Arrested for Attempting Drone Contraband Drop at Prison
Innovative Drone Smuggling Attempt Thwarted Near Ridgeland Correctional Institute In a case that highlights the growing issue of drone-assisted contraband smuggling, two men from the Greenville area have been arrested in South Carolina. Tavis Barnette, 42, and Joshua Bryan Lay,…
Oklahoma Police Departments Gear Up for High-Speed Drone Racing Competition
Moore and Norman PDs to Showcase Drone Skills for Charity In an unprecedented event, the Moore and Norman Police Departments in Oklahoma are gearing up to compete in a high-stakes, high-speed drone race this March. Major League Drone Racing is…
Fargo Police Successfully Locate Missing 13-Year-Old with Drones and K9 Assistance
Coordinated Search Efforts Lead to Safe Recovery In a collaborative search operation that included drones, the Fargo Police Department, with assistance from the North Dakota Highway Patrol and the Red River Regional UAS Team, successfully located a missing 13-year-old boy,…
Police Drone Aids in Rescue of Unconscious Driver in Hingham Crash
Innovative Use of Drone Technology in Law Enforcement In a remarkable demonstration of modern policing technology, the Hingham Police Department successfully used a drone to locate an unconscious man involved in a serious car crash. The incident occurred early Saturday…
I Asked Top Drone YouTubers What Their Favorite Drone of 2023 Is
As the year is coming to an end, I wanted to make this video, which is kind of like a tradition for my channel, and talk about the favorite drone of 2023. Especially this year, I think we’ve seen a…
DJI Mavic 3 Pro Firmware v01.01.0500: Aligning with China’s New Drone Regulations
Comprehensive Firmware Update DJI, the world leader in civilian drones and aerial imaging technology, released a new firmware update for its Mavic 3 Pro drone on December 27, 2023. The update, designated as Aircraft Firmware v01.01.0500, is accompanied by updates…
Drone News: 2023 Year in Review, New Drones, Drones for Good, Don’t Be That Guy, and Regulations
Welcome to your Weekly UAS News Update, the New Year’s Edition. Let’s take a look at everything that happened this year, including drones for good, the “Don’t Be That Guy” compilation, drone regulation, Pilot Institute updates, and new drones. New…
Schenectady Police to Launch Innovative ‘First Responder’ Drone Program
Introducing Drones to Enhance Emergency Response Schenectady Police Department is set to revolutionize its emergency response system by adding a fleet of advanced drones to its toolkit. Police Chief Eric Clifford has announced plans for these police drones to assist…
Red Cat Holdings Endorses the American Security Drone Act
Red Cat Holdings, Inc., a drone technology company based in San Juan, Puerto Rico, publicly endorsed the American Security Drone Act (ASDA), viewing it as a significant legislative advancement for the federal government, domestic drone businesses, and national security. The…