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The Drone Dilemma: Balancing Security and Industry Needs
The American Security Drone Act of 2023, part of the National Defense Authorization Act, has ignited debate over the use of Chinese-made drones
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Flying your DJI Mini 4 Pro in the Winter – Tips for Beginners
Good day, folks! Shawn here from Air Photography. The holiday season has come to an end, and some of you may have gotten a new drone. Now that things have slowed down, you might be wanting to go out for your very first flight. Of course, in many places here in Canada and around the…
Walmart
Drone News: Autel Alpha, FlyCart 30, KY Bill on Drones, Walmart Adds Wing, and Drone Surveillance.
Welcome to the weekly UAS news update. We have five stories for you this week. The Autel Alpha has hit the FCC database, DJI Flycart 30 is being released outside of China, we have a Kentucky bill that could limit drone operations (not a good one), Walmart partners with Wing, and lastly, someone is trying…
Skydio
Skydio’s Advanced Drone Development for US Army’s RQ-28A Replacement
Entering the Final Phase Skydio, the California-based drone developer, has reached the final phase of the US Army’s Short Range Reconnaissance Tranche 2 initiative. This significant advancement is part of a program initiated in 2021 to replace the RQ-28A vertical takeoff and landing quadcopters with cutting-edge technology. READ: BLUE SUAS PROBLEMS AND FLORIDA DMS SECRETARY…
Police
Drones and horses used in Search for Missing Ashley Turcotte in Barnstead
Community Rallies in Search Efforts The disappearance of 31-year-old Ashley Turcotte has sparked a massive search operation in Barnstead, New Hampshire. Multiple agencies and volunteers have joined forces and deploy thermal drones and horse to aid in the search. Turcotte, who has been missing for a week, was last seen wearing dark pants, a long-sleeved…
Germany
Meet Germany’s new drone killer: the Skyranger 30
Rheinmetall Unveils Skyranger 30: A New Era in Air Defense Rheinmetall, a leading German defense conglomerate, has reached a significant milestone in the development of its Skyranger 30 air defense system. In December 2023, the system’s A1 configuration underwent a series of rigorous tests, including a live-fire campaign, at the Ochsenboden proving ground in Switzerland,…
Contraband
Oman Seizes Drones En Route to Yemen Amid Regional Tensions
A Covert Operation Uncovered In a significant interception, Omani customs authorities seized a shipment of drones on 10 January, hidden in a truck coming from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and destined for Yemen. The operation was disclosed at the Hafeet border crossing, where customs inspectors discovered the drones concealed in specially modified compartments of…
Police
Drones Gone Wild: Oklahoma City Suburb Buzzes with High-Flying Adult Toy Capers
Drones Drop Adult Toys in Moore, Oklahoma In a bizarre turn of events, residents of Moore, a suburb of Oklahoma City, have been witnessing an unusual sight: adult toys being dropped onto buildings, businesses, and traffic lights. This peculiar prank, carried out using drones, has become a talking point in the community, particularly around the…
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