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Brookfield High School Drone Team Flies High at National Competition
From the small town of Brookfield, Ohio, a team of high school seniors made a mark on the national stage. “It’s something far beyond what our school has done before,” stated proud drone team member Sam Plyler, “I was proud…
Elevate Your Drone Game: XPonential 2023 Now Open
The Association for Uncrewed Vehicles International (AUVSI) is hosting its annual XPonential conference, which has become one of the world’s top drone conferences. The event started on May 8th and will run until May 11th at the Colorado Convention Center…
DJI $279M Lawsuit, Autel Alpha Leak, Country of Origin Ban, NPRM for …
Welcome to the Weekly UAS News Update. We have four stories for you this week: DJI loses $279 million in a lawsuit, Autel Robotics is potentially releasing a new drone called the Autel Alpha, an Arkansas country of origin ban…
ROCK Robotic Announces New R3 and R3PRO Survey-Grade LiDAR Systems
ROCK Robotic, a Denver-based LiDAR drone mapping and surveying technology company, has unveiled its latest 3D mapping solutions, the R3 and R3 PRO systems, designed for land surveyors and commercial mapping professionals. These cutting-edge systems offer advanced hardware components in…
Cañon City Police receives DJI Spark drone to start drone program
The Cañon City Police Department (CCPD) in Colorado has received its first DJI Spark drone to start its drone program thanks to a gift from unmanned aircraft system (UAS) technology company Airborne Works. The drone will assist in expanding the…
Biden taps Denver Airport CEO Phil Washington as new FAA Administrator
According to a report in the Seattle Times, the White House intends to put forth Phil Washington, the CEO of Denver International Airport, as their candidate for the position of the Federal Aviation Administration or FAA Administrator. The news outlet…
A thermal drone aids firefighters battling an apartment fire in Boulder, CO
A thermal drone assisted the Boulder Fire and Rescue (BFR) crews that were battling an apartment fire that started Friday morning early. Around 4:53 a.m., flames were seen coming out of the apartment building at 2880 Kalmia Ave., which is…
8K drone video of Manti-La Sal National Forest
Autumn is knocking on the door and that means beautiful fall colors will be coming to North America soon. To get in the mood for this photogenic season, look at this 8K drone video of the Manti-La Sal National Forest,…
Slain Colorado police officer learning to become drone pilot
Slain Colorado police officer, father of seven was learning to become a drone pilot to keep himself off the front line and get into a saver form of work.
Drone interferes with helicopters fighting Cameron Peak Fire
On Saturday a drone interfered with helicopters that were involved in fighting the Cameron Peak fire in Colorado. As part of the fire fighting efforts, helicopters were dropping water in the Pingree Park area when they were forced to stop…
Drone used in search for missing teen at Clear Stream Reservoir
In the Clear Creek Reservoir State Wildlife Area in Colorado, search and rescue teams are searching with the help of a drone for a teenager who disappeared after his canoe capsized. Crews rushed to the scene on Saturday night near…
Fireball-dropping drones are the greatest innovation in fire fighting this year
Fireball-dropping drones are the latest technology that is used by firefighters in California to battle the unprecedented wildfires. The drones are arguably the greatest innovation in fire fighting this year says a National Geographic reporter. Fireball-dropping drones are the greatest…