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San Francisco’s Drone-Powered Battle Against Illegal Dumping
In San Francisco’s bustling neighborhoods, illegal dumpers operate under the cover of darkness, thinking no one sees them. However, Chula Camps, the proprietor of Dogfork Lamp Arts, has been observing the careless discarding of waste around her business space for…
Colorado Springs Fire Department Bolsters Rescue Efforts with DJI Drones
The Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) has taken a giant leap in enhancing rescue operations with Chinese-made DJI drones. On Saturday, Aug. 19, CSFD launched its inaugural Special Operations Unit, providing 24/7 drone assistance and more. This brand-new team didn’t…
Drones Raise Alarm at Kelowna Airport in Canada
Kelowna International Airport has been abuzz with more than just airplanes recently. Three sightings of drones were reported within the airport’s airspace in just a month. Drones aren’t new to causing disruptions, but when they fly near an airport, the…
ParaZero Teams Up with Black Square to Boost Drone Safety in Latin America
News from the world of drones: Medigus Ltd. revealed that its aerospace-focused subsidiary, ParaZero Technologies Ltd., is strengthening its foothold in Latin America. How? By sealing a development deal with Black Square, a drone manufacturer based in Colombia. For those…
Swimmer’s Drone Snafu in Hudson River Adventure
The world-famous endurance swimmer, Lewis Pugh, found himself in deep waters this week, but not just due to his 315-mile swim challenge of the Hudson River. The real trouble bubbled up when his team’s drone took to the skies in…
Mysterious New DJI Drone: What’s the Buzz?
There’s a stir in the drone community as curious images and videos keep emerging. Who is the mastermind behind these leaks? Igor Bogdanov, popularly known as @Quadro_News. He’s been giving us glimpses of an enigmatic DJI drone. What’s most intriguing?…
Bird-Inspired Drones: The Future of Efficient Flight?
Imagine a drone that soars through the skies with almost no power, mirroring the graceful flight of birds. Scientists in the Netherlands have turned this vision into reality, creating bird-inspired drones that seek air currents much like our feathered friends,…
DJI Delivery Drone, Warning For Fake Apps, FAA Registration Change, Upcoming Events
Welcome to the Weekly UAS News Update. We have four intriguing stories for you this week. DJI Delivery Drone Firstly, DJI has released a delivery drone. Surprisingly, this development wasn’t in the rumor mill. The drone, named the FlightCart 30,…
Manchester’s Homeless Harassed by Drone Attacks
In a shocking revelation, homeless advocates in Manchester, New Hampshire report an unsettling wave of high-tech drone attacks. An unidentified drone operator has been maliciously dropping objects, including eggs, popsicles, and feces, on the city’s homeless population. Dam Wright, a…
Medical Deliveries in Europe: Wing and Apian Soar to Healthcare Heights!
Alphabet’s Wing, known for its innovative drone delivery system, is taking to the skies of Europe to bring crucial medical supplies straight to hospitals and patients. Teaming up with Apian, a UK-based drone start-up specializing in medical deliveries, the partnership…
Unlocking Nature’s Secrets: Drones and AI Revolutionize Forest Inventories
When one thinks of tropical forests, images of vast, lush green canopies come to mind. Yet, beneath these canopies, particularly in mangroves, lies a daunting challenge: How do we determine the carbon stock of such vast regions, especially when they’re…
Unearthing Hidden Histories: Drones Reveal Untold Stories of WWII’s Fierce Battle
In an awe-inspiring blend of technology and history, archaeologists have unveiled the untold remnants of the Battle of the Bulge, one of World War II’s most fierce and deadly confrontations. Using state-of-the-art LiDAR equipment fixed to drones, the team detected…