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DJI Enterprise

DJI FlyCart 100: The Drone That’ll Haul Your Couch and Your Midlife Crisis

DJI just dropped the FlyCart 100 (FC100), and it’s like they looked at every heavy-lift drone out there and said, “Hold my propeller, we’re going big

Rafael SuárezJul 1

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DJI

Drones Zap Weeds from the Sky: The Future of Pasture Management

Drones are no longer just for epic aerial shots or helping your neighbor's lost guinea pig. They’re revolutionizing agriculture, and the latest buzz

Rafael SuárezJun 30

Swellpro

Fisherman’s Drone Heroics Earn Him Free Swellpro Fisherman FD2 After Saving Girl in Pensacola

On May 15, 2025, a fisherman’s quick thinking and drone skills turned a dangerous situation into a life-saving mission on Pensacola Beach, Florida. Andrew Smith, a Pensacola local, used his Swellpro drone to rescue a young girl caught in a rip current, dropping a flotation device to her in a critical moment. In recognition of…

Haye KestelooMay 30

Drones for Good

Weekly UAS News Update

Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have three stories for you this week: a swimmer rescued by a fisherman and his drone, Kyle Nordfors receiving a prestigious award, and Pierce Aerospace partnering with MITRE for Remote ID research. Let’s dive in. Drone Saves Swimmer in Florida First up, a heartwarming “drones for good”…

Haye KestelooMay 23

Police

Fisherman’s Drone Rescue: Girl Seconds from Drowning Saved

A shark fisherman uses a drone to save a girl from drowning in Pensacola beach, by flying a flotation device out to her, reports The Guardian. On May 15, Florida man Andrew Smith made the last minute decision to try new fishing waters in Pensacola Florida. Smith says he’d only been there for about 10…

Haye KestelooMay 20

Florida

Drones Drop ‘Super Clams’ to Revive Florida’s Ailing Indian River Lagoon

In a groundbreaking environmental mission, a drone soared over Florida’s Indian River Lagoon on April 25, 2025, releasing millions of tiny “super clams” to combat decades of ecological decline. This high-tech deployment, part of the Indian River Lagoon Billion Clam Initiative, led by the Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) Florida, aims to restore water quality and…

Haye KestelooApr 27

Police

Drone News: TX & OH Bills Against Drones, FL Bill, OR Bill Helps DFR

This week, we have four stories to share, making this update slightly longer than usual due to significant developments in the drone industry. Texas House Bill 41: Controversial Drone Ban Texas House Bill 41 aims to ban certain drones, primarily those manufactured in China, citing risks from foreign technology. However, the bill faces significant opposition,…

Greg ReverdiauApr 25

Skydio

Sheriff’s High-Tech Drone Revolutionizes Lee County Safety with $400,000 Grant

In Lehigh Acres, Florida, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) is soaring into the future of law enforcement with a cutting-edge BRINC drone that’s transforming how deputies respond to emergencies. Acquired through a nearly $400,000 grant from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, this advanced aerial tool—stationed at the 2nd Precinct on Homestead Road—is redefining…

Haye KestelooApr 24

Florida

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