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Drone Delivery

UDOT Tests Vertiports for Drone Delivery and Air Taxis in Utah

The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is leading the charge in drone delivery and air taxi innovation. With the help of Utah State University

Haye KestelooMay 22

Swoop Aero

Organ Transplant Agency in St. Louis Eyes Drones for Faster Blood Sample Transport

A St. Louis-based organ transplant agency is looking into using drones to transport blood samples and medical supplies faster and cheaper.

Haye KestelooMay 22

FAA

Cape Coral Police Department Launches Drone Program

The Cape Coral Police Department (CCPD) launched its Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Program, to enhance community safety with drones/

Haye KestelooMay 21

Legal

Drone Pilot Grounded: Court Rules License Needed for Aerial Mapping

In a decision, a federal appeals court ruled that a North Carolina drone pilot cannot offer aerial mapping services without a state surveyor's license.

Haye KestelooMay 21

Search & Rescue

Drone to Survey Snake River Levee in Jackson Hole

Jackson Hole residents witnessed a drone flight over the Snake River on Monday, May 20. This operation, conducted by Jackson Hole Fire/EMS

Haye KestelooMay 21

DJI FlyCart 30

Future of Heavy Lifting: DJI FlyCart 30’s Impressive Capabilities

The DJI FlyCart 30 drone isn't just another flying gadget—it's a powerhouse built for heavy-duty tasks. Gene Nagata, aka Potato Jet, recently

Haye KestelooMay 21

United States

Drones Smuggle Drugs Across Niagara River: 3 Suspects Caught in New York

A smuggling operation that used drones to fly drugs from Canada into upstate New York has been uncovered, leading to the arrest of three suspects.

Haye KestelooMay 21

Iran

Turkish Drone Finds Iran President’s Crashed Helicopter, Draws Star and Crescent

A Turkish drone found the crashed helicopter carrying Iran’s President Ayatollah Ebrahim Raisi in the mountains of East Azerbaijan, Iran. The drone’s flight path then drew a crescent, visible on flight tracking websites, reports NDTV. The Crash President Raisi and Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian were on board the Bell 212 Helicopter when it crashed…

Haye KestelooMay 20

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