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Aerial Recklessness: Laguna Beach Man's Drone Antics Lead to Probation Sentence - Drone Debate Ignites Privacy Concerns in Michigan - drone helps rescue mother

First Responders

Drone helps rescue mother and son in Florida

A drone was a key player in a rescue operation that saw a mother and her son safely guided out of Weeki Wachee Preserve in Florida after they lost

Haye KestelooMay 22

Florida's Chinese Drone Ban Creates Challenges for Local Fire and Police Departments - New DJI Matrice 30 Thermal for Flushing Township Police Department - 7 DJI drones are approved for FAA's Remote ID for Drones - DJI launches the ultimate foldable DJI Enterprise drone, the DJI Matrice 30 or M30, and more...

Skydio

Florida’s Battle Over DeSantis’ Chinese Drone Ban

Florida lawmakers allocated $25M to aid police in replacing their drone fleets following Governor Ron DeSantis' administration's Chinese drone ban

Haye KestelooMay 3

DJI

Drones Revolutionize Oyster Reef Surveying with Efficiency and Accuracy

Drones flew at about 100 feet over the Gulf waters at a speed of 13 mph while emitting 700,000 laser pulses per sec. as it surveyed an oyster reef

Haye KestelooMay 2

First Responders

DroneSense Develops NDAA-Compliant Device for Drones, including DJI Drones

DroneSense announced its plans to develop and produce a secure, drone-agnostic device for DJI drones compliant with the NDAA.

Haye KestelooApr 14

DJI

DJI Inspire 3 Released! Currency Check PSA, and Drone Sense to Make DJI NDAA Compliant

This week in drone news, we have three exciting stories for you. The first one is the DJI Inspire 3, which is finally here. Additionally, we have a PSA for you to make sure you check your currency, as it’s that time of the year. Lastly, we discuss a device that will make DJI drones…

Greg ReverdiauApr 14

Brinc

BRINC Drones founder net worth over $100 Million

Brinc Drones, a company focusing on public safety, has propelled its founder, Blake Resnick, into a net worth exceeding $100 million.

Haye KestelooApr 12

DJI

Florida just banned Autel & DJI with the Blue sUAS List

So, the title of this video, “Florida is Banning DJI Drones,” is partially true. Essentially, they are banning the use of DJI and Autel Robotics drones, along with any Chinese-related drones, for law enforcement and any state agency. Now, why should this matter to you? Well, this is part of the sUAS Blue List that…

Haye KestelooApr 11

DJI

DeSantis, we’re mad as hell, and we’re not going to take this anymore!

On April 5th, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis approved a change in Florida Statute 934.50, flushing over $200 Million in state-purchased drones

Haye KestelooApr 8

Florida

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