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Flying Sun 1000 Drone Illuminates Night Operations with 300,000 Lumens
A new drone system from Freefly Systems, the Flying Sun 1000, promises to transform nighttime operations by delivering stadium-level illumination from the air. Equipped with 288 high-power LEDs, this quadcopter generates 300,000 lumens, enabling construction, emergency response, and filmmaking in…
Ukraine’s Drone Revolution: 100% Domestic FPV Drones Fuel a Technological Race
In a Kyiv basement, volunteers solder circuits and assemble carbon-fiber frames, crafting first-person view (FPV) drones that have become Ukraine’s lifeline in its war against Russia. A recent milestone by Vyriy, one of Ukraine’s leading drone manufacturers, marks a shift:…
FAA Launches Drone-Detection Testing in New Jersey to Address Rising Sightings Near Airports
In response to a surge in drone sightings near airports, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will begin a two-week drone-detection testing program in Cape May, New Jersey, starting April 14, 2025, according to a Reuters report. This initiative follows heightened…
Oregon Senate Bill 238 Advances: Police Drones Set for Expanded Role in 911 Responses
On April 7, 2025, Oregon’s Senate Judiciary Committee voted 5-1 to advance Senate Bill 238, a proposal to broaden police drone use for 911 calls, suspect pursuits, and search operations, according to OregonLive. The bill, now headed to the Senate…
Zipline Expands, NASA for Drone Hazards, Drone Detectors at Border, BRINC Raises 75m
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update! We have four stories for you this week. First, Zipline expands its drone delivery services into Texas. Next, NASA is developing a new system to predict drone hazards before they occur. We also…
DJI Inspire 3 Lens Comparison. 18mm 24mm 35mm 50mm 75mm
These are just a few of the lenses available for the DJI Inspire 3, and in this video, I want to run through all of the different lenses for the Inspire 3, show you what they can do, and also…
Drones Deployed in Critical Search for Missing Colorado Man with Dementia
Specialized drone teams have launched an intensive aerial search operation for 70-year-old Thomas Albe, who has been missing for nearly a week in the Englewood area. The vulnerable senior, who suffers from traumatic brain injury and dementia, was last seen…
Bow Police Department Acquires Drone to Enhance Public Safety Response in New Hampshire
The Bow Police Department in New Hampshire will soon add an advanced drone system to its public safety arsenal, a move approved by the town’s select board to address critical response time challenges. The $9,713 investment will come from surplus…
Saildrone and Thales Revolutionize Maritime Surveillance with Autonomous Towed Sonar System
Saildrone, a pioneer in maritime autonomy, has successfully integrated Thales Australia’s BlueSentry thin-line towed array with their Surveyor vessel, creating a groundbreaking autonomous system for long-endurance undersea surveillance. The Office of Naval Research (ONR) funded project represents a significant advancement…
Unifly Joins European ENSURE Project to Bridge Drone and Aircraft Airspace Systems
Terra Drone subsidiary Unifly has joined a major European research initiative to integrate drone traffic systems with traditional air traffic management, according to an announcement from Terra Drone Corporation. The ENSURE project, led by the SESAR 3 Joint Undertaking, aims…
BRINC’s $75M Funding Round Signals Major Shift in Emergency Response Drone Market
The emergency response drone industry reached a pivotal moment this week as Seattle-based BRINC secured $75 million in new funding while simultaneously forming a strategic alliance with public safety communications giant Motorola Solutions. This development marks one of the most…
Indiana’s Albertson Drone Service Revolutionizes Farming with Agricultural Drones
In Fowler, Indiana, Albertson Drone Service LLC is transforming agriculture as the state’s first licensed drone spraying contractor, according to a recent feature by Inside Indiana Business. Now in its sixth year and fifth growing season, the company, founded by…