Alaska
DroneXL Welcomes Acclaimed Filmmaker and Photographer Jake Sloan to Its Team of Authors
DroneXL, a leading news platform in the drone industry, is thrilled to announce the addition of Jake Sloan to its influential team of authors. Sloan, an Emmy Award-nominated filmmaker and photographer from Anchorage, Alaska, joins a distinguished group including Billy…
DJI’s Ultimate Travel Camera Setup: Osmo Pocket 3 and Mini 4 Pro
Compact Powerhouse for Adventure Photography Jake Sloan, an experienced content creator, has identified the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 and the DJI Mini 4 Pro as the ideal travel camera setup. This combination offers a balance of portability, performance, and ease…
I Asked Top Drone YouTubers What Their Favorite Drone of 2023 Is
As the year is coming to an end, I wanted to make this video, which is kind of like a tradition for my channel, and talk about the favorite drone of 2023. Especially this year, I think we’ve seen a…
Drone News: Amazon Loses Head of Ops, FAA UTM Field Test, Skyebrowse Pay-Per-Model, and New FRIA Map
Welcome to this week’s UAS News update. We have four stories for you: Amazon loses its Head of Safety and Flight Operations; the FAA and NASA conduct UTM field tests; SkyBrowse introduces a pay-per-model; and the FPV Freedom Coalition releases…
Prime Air Shakeup: Cassidy’s Amazon Exit
Amazon’s Drone Dreams Hit Snag as Key Executive Cassidy Exits Prime Air, Sean Cassidy, the division’s head of safety, flight operations, and regulatory affairs, has reportedly left the company in a significant development within Amazon’s ambitious drone delivery unit. This…
DJI Docks: Revolutionizing U.S. Emergency Response Despite Regulatory Challenges
The DJI Dock – A Game-Changer in Emergency Management In the evolving landscape of emergency management, the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities in Juneau, Alaska, stands out with its innovative use of the DJI Dock. Pat Dryer, an…
Drone Technology Aids in Alaska Landslide Search and Rescue Efforts
Innovative Tools in Tragic Circumstances In the aftermath of a devastating landslide in southeast Alaska that claimed at least four lives, search and rescue teams are employing advanced technology, including heat-sensing drones and cadaver dogs, to locate two people still…
Special FAA waiver for UAF drone research program
The University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) drone research program achieved a significant milestone as it gained approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to oversee unmanned aircraft flights for other organizations. Under the special waiver granted, the Alaska Center for…
Prospecting for gold, uranium, and other precious metals with a drone
Canadian Pioneer Exploration Consultants Ltd., a geologic consulting firm uses an unmanned aircraft outfitted with a magnetometer to probe the earth for mining clients. Prospecting for gold, uranium, copper, and other precious metals with a drone.
Hiker lost in Alaskan woods is found with help of a drone
In our second story of today about drones for good, we turn to Alaska. Police in Anchorage used a drone with a thermal camera to quickly find a hiker who had gotten lost in the dense woods. Update: it was…