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Teen Drone Pilot Turns Lifesaver in Colorado
On Saturday, a teenage drone pilot in rural Colorado became an unlikely hero when his flying device stumbled upon a disturbing sight – an SUV, overturned and sinking into a floodwater-filled sinkhole. This harrowing discovery by 18-year-old Josh Logue led…
DJI Air 3 Pricing Revealed, Fans Eagerly Await
Buzz is brewing around DJI, the Chinese tech giant known for its drones, as details emerge about its forthcoming drone, the DJI Air 3. Our first peek into this mystery comes from a leak by Quadro_News, shedding light on its…
High-Tech Policing: SAPD’s Drone as First Responder Program
San Antonio Police Department is nurturing a burgeoning drone policing program, aiming to establish it as an official unit eventually. The program leverages automated drones as first responders, a futuristic vision conceptualized by the police chief. Let’s dive into this…
2023 Drone Photo Awards – Mastery in Flight
The 2023 Drone Photo Awards have declared their top-rated and applauded photos. As an integral part of the Siena Awards Festival, this global contest celebrates the art of aerial photography. Selected images will grace the exhibition, “Above Us Only Sky”,…
Retail Revival: DJI Store Reopens in Hong Kong
After a two-year hiatus, DJI, the leading recreational drone maker worldwide, has returned to Hong Kong with a new store in the bustling Tsim Sha Tsui shopping district. DJI had cited the need to adapt to market changes as the…
‘Invaluable’ Drones Elevate Police Response in Kentucky
In an initiative to enhance safety and efficiency, several local first responder agencies congregated for the second successive year at the Hardin County Fairgrounds in Kentucky. The purpose? To sharpen their drone operation skills under the expert guidance of the…
Illinois Boosts Police Drones Amidst Privacy Concerns
An eye in the sky may soon be the norm at parades and other outdoor events in Illinois, thanks to a new law expanding police departments’ drone surveillance powers. Signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, the law, which took effect immediately,…
Cranston Woman Foils Drone Voyeurism, Police Arrests Offender
Late in the evening of June 21, a Rhode Island woman’s quiet night turned unsettling. After arriving home from work around 11 p.m., she intended to enjoy a relaxing shower, only to be interrupted by a strange ‘buzzing’ emanating from…
New Drone Innovations, Update to Part 137, and DJI Air 3 Leaks
Welcome to the Weekly UAS News Update. We have three stories for you this week. The first one is two new cool drone techs that we found, an update on the agricultural spraying approval – that’s part 137 if you’re…
Chinese Drones Turbocharge Police Work in Texas
Chinese Drones have become an integral tool for the Hays County Sheriff’s Office in Texas, aiding in everything from locating missing persons to SWAT operations. A drone was crucial in a vehicle theft case just a few days ago, helping…
Heat-Seeking Drone Leads Nighttime Kayaker Rescue
An adventurous kayaking trip turned into a nighttime rescue operation when 69-year-old Mark Thompson found himself stranded on an island in the Saco River. The Conway resident and his son had set out on the river near Diana’s Bath in…
StrixDrones Unleashes Game-Changing DroneDock
Taking a major leap in the drone technology realm, StrixDrones, based in Washington Township, Ohio., has successfully launched its game-changing invention, DroneDock. Coined as the first “drone airport,” DroneDock harnesses an ingenious smart system that gives drones a sanctuary to…