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Georgia Tech has launched a groundbreaking drone first responder program that can reach any 911 call location on campus in 90 seconds or less. The program, officially launched Monday, makes Georgia Tech the first university in the state to deploy this technology for campus safety. This deployment represents a significant shift in how universities approach…
The Knoxville Police Department (KPD) just tested a powerful new tool to help them do just that, deploying a Skydio X10 drone as part of
But a man in Georgia just learned the hard way that ignoring the rules for that "epic drone shot" comes with some very real consequences.
Led by assistant professors Taeyeong Choi and Yan Fang, this AI-powered drones system is like a bouncer for peanut fields. With a $25,000 grant
In a heartwarming rescue, the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) used a drone to locate an 80-year-old man with dementia who went missing on June 18, 2025, in rural Georgia. The successful operation highlights the growing role of drones in search-and-rescue missions, offering new hope for families and first responders. WALB News reported the story,…
In Canton, Georgia, Mike Snyder from Top Gun Drone Services, uses advanced drones to locate missing pets, successfully reuniting many with their owners over the past 15 months. However, his service has faced dangerous encounters, with his drones shot at twice during searches, highlighting the risks of operating in rural areas, according to the Athens…
On June 5, 2025, Walmart announced the expansion of its drone delivery service to Atlanta, Charlotte, Houston, Orlando, and Tampa, becoming the first retailer to scale drone delivery across five states: Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and Texas. With over 150,000 successful deliveries since 2021, this move highlights Walmart’s push to revolutionize retail through rapid,…
A daring attempt to smuggle methamphetamine into a South Carolina federal prison using a drone ended in a spectacular failure when the device crashed, leading to multiyear prison sentences for the trio involved, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. The incident highlights the growing challenge of drones in prison contraband schemes and raises questions about…
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