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Pilot Loses Control Over Stadium, Update on Shot Down Police Drone, New L2 LIDAR
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have three stories for you this week. A drone pilot loses control of their drone over a stadium – not good. An update on the man who shot down the police drone…
Felon Shoots Down Sheriff’s Drone, Faces a Decade Behind Bars
Straight out of a modern crime drama, a 29-time convicted felon took aim at a Lake County Sheriff’s Office police drone, bringing it down with a fiery crash. Now, he faces the potential of 10 years in prison for his…
Drones Redefine Hurricane Hunting: Breaking Records and Saving Lives
Hurricanes, with their immense power and destruction, have long fascinated and threatened us. Traditional ways of studying them, however, can be perilous. Enter the drones. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is making waves, not only by using drones…
Drone Captures Lifeguards’ Heroic Human Chain to Rescue Boogie Boarder in Florida
Over the tranquil waves off Flagler Beach, Florida, a drone piloted by Joseph Osborne captured a stirring sight: lifeguards hastily forming a human chain to aid a boogie boarder pulled out by the currents. Joseph, a Palm Coast local and…
Skydio’s Ascend 2023: A Pioneering Leap in Drone Tech
A revolutionary drone event is taking to the skies on September 20, 2023, at 10 am PST. Dubbed “Ascend 2023,” this virtual affair from Skydio promises to be more than a standard technology conference. Here’s why every drone enthusiast should…
Chinese DJI Drones in Spotlight Amid Maryland’s Enforcement
In an interesting twist, Maryland law enforcement uses drones produced by Chinese drone maker DJI, which is not just on a U.S. investment blacklist but has also been barred in four states. As frequent readers of DroneXL will undoubtedly know,…
Researchers Sound the Alarm on Drone-Plane Collision Threats
Risks of collisions between drones and planes have been highlighted in a recent study conducted by researchers from Florida’s Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and Unmanned Robotic Systems Analysis (URSA). Breaking new ground, this study utilized innovative technology to objectively count close…
Up in the Air: Schulman’s Influence on Drone Policy
In this brief interview, Ramón Roche from PX4 dives into the experiences of Brendan Schulman, a key figure in shaping U.S. drone policy. Schulman, currently serving as Vice President of Policy & Government Relations at Boston Dynamics, cut his teeth…
High-Tech Policing: SAPD’s Drone as First Responder Program
San Antonio Police Department is nurturing a burgeoning drone policing program, aiming to establish it as an official unit eventually. The program leverages automated drones as first responders, a futuristic vision conceptualized by the police chief. Let’s dive into this…
The REAL Reason They Want to Ban DJI!
Well, they are trying to ban your DJI drones again, and this time it’s a little more concerning. They claim it’s in the name of National Security, but I think I have actually figured out why they are pushing even…
Transforming Midland: Public Safety Ascends with Drones
In a remarkable display of the technological advancements impacting local services, the Midland Fire Department showcased its new fleet of drones, including Chinese Autel Robotics drones, to the Midland City Council members in a special meeting held Monday evening at…
Tech Meets Predator: Alligator Snaps at Underwater Drone
When it comes to Florida’s most notorious predator, the alligator, it seems nothing is off-limits – not even the drones operated by the local sheriff’s marine unit. These powerful reptiles have long been feared for their unpredictable attacks, with humans…