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Agri Spray Drones, EAVision team up to support rural America
North American agricultural drone distributor and specialist, Agri Spray Drones has signed a partnership with drone manufacturer EAVision.
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State DOTs Expand Drone Programs, Transforming Infrastructure Management
Alabama’s Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has launched a formal drone program that signals the growing maturation of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) deployment across state transportation agencies. The initiative, which places dedicated personnel in charge of drone operations, represents a shift from experimental projects to systematic integration of UAS technology into core infrastructure mana
China
DJI Plans Massive New R&D Hub in Ambitious Shenzhen Expansion
DJI, the global leader in consumer drone technology, is set to significantly expand its presence in Shenzhen with plans for a new global headquarters dedicated to intelligent aviation systems according to recent announcements from Shenzhen municipal authorities. The ambitious project encompasses approximately 2 million square feet of construction area on a 168,500-square-foot plot within the…
United States
Drone Technology Leads to Discovery of Smuggling Tunnel Near Yuma Border
Mexican law enforcement officials uncovered an unfinished cross-border tunnel during a joint surveillance operation with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, demonstrating the growing effectiveness of drone technology in border security operations. The discovery was announced by the State Public Secretary of Security in Sonora, Mexico, reports News Nation Now. The tunnel entrance was detected in…
China
China’s 1,322lb-thrust drone engine passes ignition test
China's Aero Engine Corporation has achieved a significant milestone by successfully igniting its turbofan drone engine for the first time.
United States
FAA Grounds Major Drone Show Operator Following Orlando Holiday Show Incident
A holiday drone light show gone wrong in Orlando has triggered widespread industry repercussions, with the Federal Aviation Administration suspending a prominent drone show operator’s licenses and multiple high-profile events canceling their planned aerial displays. The incident, which resulted in the hospitalization of a 7-year-old boy, marks a critical moment for the rapidly growing drone…
Police
NYPD Deploys Multiple Drone Teams for Times Square New Year’s Security
The New York Police Department is integrating advanced drone operations into its comprehensive security strategy for Times Square’s New Year’s Eve celebration, marking a significant evolution in urban event security. Deputy Commissioner of Operations Kaz Daughtry announced that multiple drone teams will patrol Midtown Manhattan, supported by mobile drone units throughout the city, reports Gothamis
Ukraine
New Interceptor Drones Tested in Ukraine Show Promise for Counter-UAV Defense
German and American manufacturers are advancing the development of specialized interceptor drones designed to combat reconnaissance aircraft and kamikaze drones in Ukraine, demonstrating the growing sophistication of counter-drone technology. The latest tests, reported by the Brave1 technology cluster, highlight increasing international collaboration in developing cost-effective drone defense solu
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