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FAA Greenlights Guardian Agriculture’s Drone System for Nationwide Use
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted Guardian Agriculture the go-ahead to operate its drone system throughout the country.
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South Bay Deploys Drones to Battle Rising Mosquito Population
In a first for South Bay, California, drones are being utilized to combat mosquitoes following an unusually wet winter. The Santa Clara Vector Control District has initiated drone usage this week to help reduce the growing mosquito population. Nayer Zahiri, the district’s manager, explained that they aim to control the mosquito stages before they become…
DJI
Mavic 3 Pro Price & Release Date, Another DJI Prohibition Bill, Drone Crime Ring BUSTED
In drone news, we have four stories for you. The price for the DJI Mavic 3 Pro was leaked; another bill threatens to prevent first responders...
United States
Drone Drug Deliveries to Prisons Result in 10 Indictments
Federal agents dismantled two major drone operations responsible for delivering drugs and contraband to Pleasant Valley State Prison and the U.S. Penitentiary in Leavenworth.
Drone Delivery
After drone delivery failed emergency crews deliver medication door to door
Rich Eagan, a firefighter in Chula Vista who has been on the job for 33 years, stated that an attempt to use drones to deliver the medications was...
Police
Chico Police Use Thermal Drone Technology to Apprehend a Fleeing Felon
The Chico Police Department (CPD) in the state of California was able to catch a wanted criminal with the help of a thermal drone. After being confronted by the police at the intersection of Humboldt Avenue and Little Chico Creek, the suspect, Branden Thurston, aged 26, made his escape on foot into the dense undergrowth…
Bell
Govt. Accountability Office vs. FAA, Pyka Pelican Cargo, Flytrex Gets Part 135 Drone Delivery
The Government Accountability Office says that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) needs to stop dragging its feet on drone integration. Yikes.
Skydio
Skydio Dock launched for Remote Drone Operations
Today, Skydio launched its new Skydio Dock, specifically for remote drone operations. The California-based drone manufacturer says that the Skydio Dock lives on-site so that you don’t have to! The Skydio Dock comes in two versions, the 72-pound Skydio Dock and the Skydio Dock Lite. The latter one is for indoor drone flights only. Whereas…
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