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Drones equipped with artificial intelligence now enable Permian Basin operators to detect methane leaks in real time, accelerating repair processes and supporting environmental and safety goals. This development builds on partnerships like Chevron’s collaboration with Percepto, which began last year to integrate autonomous drones into field operations. Strategic Partnerships Drive Adoption Operato
The Stanley Cup Final just got a high-flying twist as Jay Christensen of JayBirdFilms introduced live drone footage to capture the thrilling conclusion of Game Six. Posted on X on July 1, 2025, Christensen’s behind-the-scenes video showcases his use of a small FPV drone (or cinewhoop) equipped with prop guards and a DJI O4 Air…
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
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
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…
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”…
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…
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…
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