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Eyes in the Sky: Chinese Drones Boost Crime Investigation
In the bustling city of London, Ontario, law enforcement takes to the skies with cutting-edge Chinese drones to crack down on crime and speed up investigations. From the intricate reconstruction of car crashes to swift searches for missing individuals, drones…
Mid-flight DJI Mavic 2 Battery Failure Triggers Police Drone Crash
In a recent operation over an abandoned building near Bangor train station in Gwynedd, United Kingdom, a police drone plummeted nearly 130ft, according to the Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB). The incident severely damaged the DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise drone,…
High-Flying Ambitions: VoltAero Bags €5.6M Grant
A significant boost for VoltAero’s innovative Cassio 330 electric-hybrid aircraft project comes in the form of a €5.6 million grant from the French government via BPI France, the agency tasked with fostering economic growth in France. This financial injection is…
Drone-Powered Arrest: Chico’s Tech Triumph
Benjamin Miranda, a 28-year-old man from Chico, found himself in handcuffs after an inventive police chase that leveraged police drone technology to secure his capture. Miranda, with a previous record of weapon usage and currently wanted for parole violation by…
Drone-Assisted Sting Nabs Drug Trafficker
In a recent breakthrough, a Sedalia woman has been arrested and charged with second-degree drug trafficking following a meticulously planned drone-assisted police operation. Sedalia Police executed a search warrant on June 7 at a property situated in the 2800 block…
Drones Ignite New 4th July Tradition in La Jolla
La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club (LJBTC) is set to replace its traditional 4th of July fireworks display with an exciting drone show, joining the wave of Independence Day celebrations transitioning to a high-tech spectacle. The announcement, made on Instagram,…
Swift Rescue: Chinese Drones Turn Lifesavers in Dutchess County
In Dutchess County, New York, a couple of adventurous hikers owe their rapid rescue to cutting-edge Chinese drones. The couple, in their twenties, had lost their way while hiking the trails on Stissing Mountain. As darkness fell, they placed a…
Alarm as UK Academia Fuels Iran’s Drone Program
In an alarming revelation, top UK universities, including Cambridge University and Imperial College London, are reported to have assisted Iran in drone and fighter jet development, potentially breaching national sanctions. The findings, exposed by the Jewish Chronicle newspaper, have sent…
Drones Illuminate Night Sky for Van Gogh
As the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, marks its golden anniversary, a celestial homage to the illustrious artist took flight last weekend. A fleet of 200 drones, choreographed by Studio DRIFT, lit up the Amsterdam night sky, creating…
Navigating Change: Trottenberg Ascends as Acting FAA Head
On Thursday, the US Department of Transportation announced that Deputy Secretary Polly Trottenberg will take on the role of acting head of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The decision is effective immediately, placing her in the seat vacated by Billy…
Autel Robotics Poised to Unveil Next-Gen Drones at Houston Summit
Autel Robotics, is set to reveal its latest innovations at the forthcoming 7th Annual Energy Drone & Robotics Summit, slated for June 12-14 in Houston, Texas. Occupying booth #413, the centerpiece of the event, the company will present new groundbreaking…
NYC Drone Approval? Aloft Air Control API, Mysterious Drone Leaks
Welcome to the weekly UAS news update. We have three exciting stories for you this week. The first one is that New York City is proposing to approve drones to fly in the city. However, let’s not get too excited…
