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RAWview announces FlytBase drone partnership

FlytBase and RAWview have announced a collaboration that brings FlytWare – a fully autonomous, drone-based inventory counting solution – to United Kingdom warehouse operators.

Haye KestelooOct 21

Amazon

Amazon develops flight simulators to train delivery drones to avoid real-world crashes

Details published by the European Patent Office show that Amazon has filed for a patent to teach autonomous drones about flight speed, lift-off, rolls, and landings with the use of flight simulators.

Haye KestelooSep 22

Altitude Angel

Altitude Angel establishes “Drone Zone” for drones and planes

The Drone Zone will be operated and managed by Altitude Angel, the site will be available to support fully automated drone flights BVLOS...

Haye KestelooSep 21

Police

Police drone spots missing woman’s bright pair of trainers in woods

In the UK, a police drone spots a missing woman's bright pair of trainers sticking from underneath a tree. The Nottinghamshire Police was...

Haye KestelooSep 16

Police

Police drone team aids in search for missing person at Bardon Hull quarry site

The police drone team aided in the search for a missing person at Bardon Hull quarry site, along with Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service.

Haye KestelooAug 27

United Kingdom

Police thermal-imaging drone reveals more than 300 illegal ravers in Birmingham, UK

In the United Kingdom, a police thermal-imaging drone reveals more than 300 illegal ravers, flouting COVID-19 restrictions in Birmingham.

Haye KestelooAug 17

Nottinghamshire Police’s Drones Unit uses DJI Matrice to find missing boy

Drones for Good

Nottinghamshire Police’s Drone Unit uses DJI Matrice to find missing boy

DJI Matrice drone was used by Nottinghamshire Police's Drone Unit to find missing 10-year-old boy, who fled his home after a family argument.

Haye KestelooAug 15

Drones for Good

Thermal drone locates missing dog that was hit by a car, swam across a river, and survived for 48 hours despite a broken leg

In the UK, a one-year-old bulldog was located by a thermal drone after it was hit by a car, swam across the River Don, and survived in the...

Haye KestelooAug 13

United Kingdom

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