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NTSB reports news helicopter likely struck by drone
In December last year, a news helicopter was likely struck by a drone. The NTSB has come to this conclusion based on forensic analysis and crew reports. The mid-air collision forced the helicopter to make a precautionary landing in Los…
Beluga whale captured by drone off coast of San Diego for the first time
A boat captain spotted a beluga whale and captured the very rare mammal by a drone off the coast of San Diego for the first time. Since drones are becoming less expensive and more capable, amazing wildlife aerial images and…
Blue whale captured by drone off San Diego coast
Earlier today we saw how a Great White shark was swimming close to a group of surfers in South Africa, and now we see how a drone captured video footage of a blue whale swimming off the San Diego coast.
Drone video shows Great White Sharks feeding off Padaro Lane
This drone video shows Great White Sharks feeding off Padaro Lane near swimmers and surfers. The video was shot this past Sunday around 3 PM and shows at least four Great White Sharks feasting on a dolphin off Padaro Lane.
Drone aids in San Joaquin River rescue of father and daughter after their canoe capsizes
A drone from the Antioch Police Department aids in San Joaquin River rescue of a father and daughter after their canoe capsized and sinks in the middle of the river. #dronesforgood
Drone photos show burned-down Amazon distribution center in Redlands, California
Drone photos shared on social medial show the burned-down Amazon distribution center in Redlands, California. The distribution center went up in flames last Friday morning.
Airmap offices burn down in Santa Monica as protests turn into destruction
Airmap offices burn down as peaceful protests turn into looting and destruction after the countywide 6 p.m. curfew in Santa Monica, California.
Drone in hot pursuit of great white shark at Dana Point [video]
Check out this video that shows a drone in hot pursuit of a great white shark at Dana Point, Calif. Local photographer and drone pilot Matt Larmand captured this amazing drone footage of a shark off the Capistrano Beach area…
Prince Harry and Meghan have a serious drone problem
It appears that Prince Harry and Meghan have a serious drone problem at their Beverly Hills home. Since the Duke and Duchess of Sussex moved to Los Angeles full-time less than three months ago, they are worried about their family’s…
DJI’s ‘Game of Drones’ culture threatens to break up the drone maker
Against a background of growing distrust of China in the United States, DJI is under significant pressure from the Federal Government that questions the company’s intentions and alleges that its drones spy for the Chinese government. The intensifying focus on…
To fight Coronavirus Zipline brings medical delivery drones to the U.S.
To help fight the rapidly spreading Coronavirus, Zipline will bring its medical drones to the U.S. Until now, the company has been most active in a number of African countries, most notably in Rwanda where it has successfully completed over…