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Teen Innovator’s VTOL Drone Earns Congressional Gold Medal for Breakthrough Design
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Teen Innovator’s VTOL Drone Earns Congressional Gold Medal for Breakthrough Design

A 17-year-old Greenwich, Connecticut, student has redefined drone technology with a low-cost, high-efficiency vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drone, earning him the prestigious Congressional Gold Medal. Cooper Taylor, a rising senior at Greenwich Country Day School (GCDS), designed the drone in his basement, driven by passion and a vision to make advanced aerial technology more…

French police banned from using drones to monitor demonstrations
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Bridgeport Bolsters Public Safety Using Drones for Police and Fire Services

On May 27, 2025, Bridgeport, Connecticut, announced a pioneering initiative to integrate high-tech drones into its police and fire departments, aiming to enhance emergency response and public safety. Partnering with Flock Safety Group, the city is set to deploy fully autonomous drones equipped with night vision and live-streaming capabilities, marking a significant step forward in…

Thermal-Equipped Police Drone Helps Locate Distressed Woman in Connecticut
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Thermal-Equipped Police Drone Helps Locate Distressed Woman in Connecticut

Enfield Police Department’s drone unit successfully located a vulnerable woman using thermal imaging technology during a nighttime search operation on January 2nd. The incident demonstrates the growing effectiveness of drone technology in emergency response scenarios. According to local police reports, the woman was found in a baseball field dugout near Asnuntuck College after she contacted…

Connecticut Undergrads Use Drones and GoPros to Study Shrinking Coast and Oyster Habitats
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Connecticut Undergrads Use Drones and GoPros to Study Shrinking Coast and Oyster Habitats

Two Connecticut college students have reportedly been awarded $5,000 each to research aquaculture and shifting shorelines this summer. The funding, part of the Connecticut Sea Grant Undergraduate Summer Research Fellowship, will enable them to explore the state’s coastal and marine environments using drones and GoPro cameras. Research on Oyster Cages in Eelgrass Meadows Kelly Jiang,…

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