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Drone news in Colorado: regulations, industry developments, innovative uses, events, and the impact on businesses and communities in the state.
DroneSeed first in U.S. to get FAA approval for post-wildfire reforestation
DroneSeed is the first drone company in U.S. to receive approval from FAA for post-wildfire reforestation in California and five other states. Heavy-lift drone swarms can begin reforesting in these areas within 60 days.
Colorado firefighters use drone-deployed dragon eggs against wildfires
Firefighters in Colorado use drone-deployed dragon eggs against wildfires. These ping-pong sized balls have been used to help contain the Grizzly Creek Fire outside Glennwood Springs.
Drone flying park approved in Buena Vista, Colorado
In the town of Buena Vista, Colorado a special drone flying park was approved unanimously, last Tuesday. The park will be divided into four zones based on the activity and was proposed by the Central Colorado UAS Club.
Drones deployed to search for stranded hikers on Colorado Rockies trail
Drones were deployed to search for stranded hikers after a mudslide on a very popular Colorado Rockies Trail. The hikers were trapped on the trail and ‘boulders the size of small refrigerators’ blocked a nearby road.
Don’t interfere with wildland fire operations when flying your drone!
“Don’t interfere with wildland fire operations when flying your drone!” is the message that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) wants to get across to all drone pilots. A recent example of a fire fighting operation that was interrupted by an…
Colorado Drone Mystery not explained by official FAA documents
An unprecedented look into official FAA documents and emails provide no conclusive answer to the Colorado Drone Mystery. A partially redacted email does show that DJI offered to use their DJI Aeroscope equipment at no cost to help determine if any…
Drone hindered firefighters in battle with Larkspur wildfire in Colorado
A drone hindered firefighters during their battle with the Larkspur wildfire in Colorado, according to the Forest Service on Thursday.
Drone deployed in search and rescue of missing hiker at Colorado National Monument
A drone has been deployed in the search and rescue mission that continued on Friday for a missing hiker at the Colorado National Monument. Jim Fuchs, 66, of Grand Junction, Colorado had started the hike on Monday this week, but…
Overdue hikers located by drone on Four Pass Loop attempt
The two hikers were one day overdue during an early-season attempt of the Four Pass Loop in Colorado. The duo was located by a drone from the Mountain Rescue Aspen team near Crater Lake on Wednesday.
Deceased kayaker in Colorado lake found with help of underwater drone
A multi-day search on North Lake, west of Trinidad, Colorado was organized after a kayaker was reported missing on Monday, April 6th. Witnesses said that they had seen the kayaker capsize, but that he wasn’t spotted again. The missing kayaker…