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Sky’s The Limit: Verizon Frontline’s Game-Changing Drone Technology
A Giant Leap in Crisis Response In an exciting move that promises to revolutionize how emergency services operate during crises, Verizon Frontline has unveiled its latest tech marvel: the Skydio X10 drone. This isn’t just any drone; it’s a glimpse…
Drone News: Man Sentenced for Shooting Drone, SkyeBrowse Lite, & AMA Approved for Temporary FRIAs
Welcome to the 250th episode of your Weekly UAS News Update. That’s right, 250! We have three stories for you this week: the sentencing of a Florida man after shooting down a drone, the release of SkyBrowse Light, and lastly,…
How Drone Technology Saved a 5-Year-Old Lost in Florida’s Swamps
The Critical Role of Drone Technology in Saving Lives: A Florida Rescue Story In a remarkable display of modern drone technology’s life-saving potential, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office in Tampa, Florida, successfully located a missing 5-year-old girl in a dense…
Miami Beach Police Elevates Public Safety with Skydio Drone Technology
A Leap into Advanced Surveillance In the heart of Florida, the Miami Beach Police Department (MBPD) is redefining public safety through innovative technology. Embracing the era of digital surveillance, MBPD has integrated the Skydio X10 drones into their operations, setting…
Questioning DJI Alarm: A Closer Look at Sen. Rick Scott’s Drone Ban Advocacy
A Call for Evidence Over Fear-Driven Drone Ban In a recent article penned by Republican Senator Rick Scott of Florida, a fervent appeal was made to the American public regarding the perceived threats posed by Chinese-made drones to national security.…
Why You Should Fear Latest Effort To Ban DJI Drones – HR 2864
I know when you saw that title, you thought to yourself, “Oh great, here’s yet another clickbait video on DJI being banned,” but you decided to check it out anyway just to see what I had to say. Because one…
Florida Man Sentenced to Four Years for Shooting Down Sheriff’s Drone
In a notable legal proceeding, Wendell Doyle Goney, a 52-year-old resident of Mount Dora, Florida, has been sentenced to a four-year prison term after shooting down a drone operated by the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. This incident, which has sparked…
Proposed DJI Ban for EVERYONE, Philly Pilot Back in Court, new LiDAR, and Air Aware FRIA
Welcome to our Weekly UAS News Update. We have four stories for you this week. First, there’s a new bill proposed to ban all DJI drones for all users. This is an important issue, so please pay attention. A Philadelphia…
Revolutionizing Wildlife Conservation: Drones at the Forefront
In the quest to protect the endangered North Atlantic right whale, scientists have turned to innovative technologies to bridge the gap between human understanding and the secretive lives of these majestic marine mammals. At the heart of this scientific endeavor…
Harnessing the Skies: The Future of Coastal Conservation and Research
Drones Take Center Stage at Duke and NOAA Workshop In an innovative gathering at Duke University, over seventy-three professionals from a diverse array of sectors—ranging from government and academia to private industry and non-profits—converged to enhance their expertise in drone…
We wouldn’t be able to afford American-made drones. There’s no way.
Oklahoma’s Emergency Response at Risk: The Impact of a Proposed Drone Ban In Oklahoma, a contentious legislative proposal threatens to impede emergency management operations significantly. House Bill 3068, aimed at banning the use of certain foreign-made drones, particularly from China…
FBI and CISA Warn Chinese Drones Are Threat and Compromise U.S. Security
A Warning from the FBI and CISA In a recent warning, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have raised alarms over the national security threats posed by Chinese-made drones. READ DJI’S RESPONSE:…