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RCMP drone flew at wrong altitude when it collided with helicopter
The collision between the RCMP drone and helicopter, we reported on recently was caused by the drone flying at the wrong altitude. The FLIR SkyRanger R60 surveillance drone was operated measuring its altitude in meters instead of feet when it…
Drone with a thermal camera locates canoers in distress
A drone with a thermal camera locates two canoers who were in distress after their vessel began taking on water in Bridgewater, MA. #dronesforgood
Turkey has swarming suicide drones ready for export
Turkey reportedly has plans to buy more than 500 quadcopter drones of the Kargu type that could be used as suicide drones, could be operated in swarms, and could be ready for export.
City Council forces NYPD to disclose use of drones
The New York City Council passed a bill that when signed by Mayor Bill de Blasio would force the NYPD to disclose their use of drones and other spy technologies in New York City.
Continued search for missing girl will include a drone
The search for a missing 8-year-old girl will be continued today and will include a helicopter, search dogs, a drone, and the Lincoln Fire Departments Urban Search & Rescue Team/Nebraska Task Force 1.
Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam begins trial with inspection drones
A one-week trial with inspection drones will begin at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. During the trial, taxiways, small buildings, and aircraft will be inspected by drones. There will also be drones that transfer light goods between different locations.
Black Lives Matter mural appears on the streets in Birmingham, Alabama
Over the last two weeks, we have seen a number of murals saying “Black Lives Matter” appear. The first one we reported on was on the streets Washington, D.C., but since then we have seen more of them appear across…
Lenin-shaped Siberian forest captured in drone photo
Can’t see the forest for the trees? Well, then check out this Lenin-shaped Siberian forest that is only visible from the air and is stunningly captured in this drone photo.
Washington State University uses drones to deter birds in trials
Washington State University has used drones to deter birds in trials. Hovering unmanned aerial systems or drones over fruit blocks such as this vineyard in 2018 near Prosser reduced visits from birds by a factor three to five.
Drone video shows Great White Sharks feeding off Padaro Lane
This drone video shows Great White Sharks feeding off Padaro Lane near swimmers and surfers. The video was shot this past Sunday around 3 PM and shows at least four Great White Sharks feasting on a dolphin off Padaro Lane.
Drone News – Tue June 16, 2020
Here are today’s most important drone news articles. We publish this post every weekday at 5:30 p.m. Some of these stories are from DroneXL.co and some of them will be from other sources. If you’d like to receive this in an…
Drone video captures Black Lives Matter in Brooklyn, NY
New drone video surfaces that show the Black Lives Matter street art in Brooklyn, NY. Apparently, this is the first of five murals that are to be completed in the various boroughs of New York City.