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Drone photos show extend of oil spill after boats sinks
Drone photos from Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS) show the extent of an oil spill after a boat had sunk in the Glasson Dock Marina. A large cleanup operation is now underway to contain the spill and remove the…
Autonomous drones fly complicated maneuvers using onboard sensors and AI
In partnership with Intel, a team of researchers from the University of Zurich has enabled autonomous drones to fly complicated maneuvers using only onboard sensors and AI.
Drone finds lost hiking family in Florida nature reserve
What started out as a leisurely family hike turned scary when the group got lost in a almost 2,000 square mile Florida nature reserve last Sunday. Luckily an operator with a drone found the lost hikers quickly. #dronesforgood
Medical drone company Swoop Aero secures eight-figure investment
Swoop Aero, based in Melbourne, Australia, builds and operates drones to transport medical supplies, just announced it has secured an eight-figure investment round. The medical drone company will use the funds to establish a presence in New Zealand and certify…
DJI interviews drone expert Wiebe de Jager from DroneWatch
Recently, DJI interviewed my good friend, fellow Dutchman, and drone expert, Wiebe de Jager from DroneWatch. Here are the interview and background information on Wiebe’s work for the Dutch TV show ‘real Life in the Zoo.’
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…