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Maryland’s Eastern Shore is set to witness a groundbreaking use of drone technology to improve healthcare access for its rural communities. Governor Wes Moore recently announced a $1.7 million grant for the ‘Eastern Shore Pilot Program,’ aimed at using drones to transport medical supplies between Crisfield and Smith Island. Bridging the Gap with Drones The…
Adam Baruth, a senior aerospace engineering student at the University of Kansas (KU), is making waves in the drone industry with his groundbreaking research for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). His work on Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) systems for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) is set to influence future drone regulations, according to a report…
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have four stories for you; FTI Consulting audits DJI drones, DJI Leaks, SkyeBrowse volumes, and new software for Drone Search and Rescue. FTI Consulting Audits DJI Drones Cybersecurity assessment of DJI by FTI Consulting was published last week. The aircraft used for this audit was the Mavic…
Tesla dazzled attendees with a stunning drone light show at its “We, Robot” event in Burbank, California on October 10, 2024. The aerial spectacle, which took place at Warner Brothers Studios, was part of the company’s grand unveiling of its new Robotaxi and other autonomous vehicle technologies, as reported by Brandon on X. A Sky…
In a shocking revelation, young African women are being recruited under false pretenses to assemble Iranian-designed attack drones for Russia’s war effort in Ukraine. This startling development, uncovered by an Associated Press investigation, exposes the lengths to which Moscow is going to address labor shortages in its wartime industries. The Alabuga Drone Factory: Russia’s Covert…
Two individuals from Georgia have been arrested for using a massive drone to smuggle contraband into a federal prison in Grant Parish, Louisiana, according to the Grant Parish Sheriff’s Office (GPSO). The Drone Operation The operation involved a drone over 5 feet wide, showcasing the increasing sophistication of contraband smuggling attempts. This large unmanned aircraft…
Apple just released the iPhone 16, and I’ve had the DJI Pocket 3 for a while, so the question is: if you’re going to get a new phone, do you even need the Pocket 3? Or are there places where the Pocket 3 can outperform the iPhone 16 Pro? We’re going to test these two…
DJI has released a breathtaking video demonstrating the capabilities of their new DL 75mm F1.8 lens for the Inspire 3 drone. The footage, titled “Contrast of the Arctic,” highlights the lens’s ability to capture the raw beauty of Iceland’s landscapes with unmatched detail and clarity. The video, shared on YouTube by DJI, showcases a dramatic…
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