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Drone Research

Drones Revolutionize Kīlauea’s Eruption Monitoring

Kīlauea’s ongoing eruption at Hawaii’s summit is a powerful reminder of nature’s force, and drones are proving indispensable in studying it.

Rafael SuárezJun 27

DJI

USGS Captures Stunning Close-Up of Kīlauea Lava Pond Using DJI Matrice 600 Drone

During uncrewed aircraft systems overflights on May 21, USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory geologists flew their DJI Matrice 600 drone equipped

Rafael SuárezMay 22

Wildlife

Drones Reveal Dramatic Decline in Humpback Whale Population Through Revolutionary Aerial Study

Drone technology is revolutionizing marine mammal research, with a groundbreaking five-year study using unmanned aerial vehicles to track dramatic changes in humpback whale populations across Hawaiian and Alaskan waters. The comprehensive research, published in The Journal of Physiology, demonstrates how drone-based photogrammetry is transforming our understanding of these marine giants. The resea

Haye KestelooDec 30

New Jersey

Multiple Drones Breach Airspace Over Naval Weapons Station Earle in New Jersey

Officials at Naval Weapons Station Earle in Colts Neck, New Jersey, confirmed multiple instances of unidentified drones entering their restricted airspace, further escalating concerns over a wave of drone activity in the region. While authorities stress that no direct threats have been identified, calls for federal action are growing as sightings persist, reports ABC News.…

Haye KestelooDec 13

United States

Hawaiian Electric Deploys Drones for Wildfire Prevention Inspections

Hawaiian Electric is taking to the skies with drone technology to enhance its wildfire safety strategy. The utility company is using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to inspect electrical infrastructure in areas at risk of wildfire across the Big Island, Maui, and Oʻahu. Eyes in the Sky The drones will buzz and hover over neighborhoods, providing…

Haye KestelooOct 13

Department of Defense

Mysterious Underwater Drone Discovered Off Waikiki Coast

A routine fishing trip off the coast of Waikiki, Hawaii, took an unexpected turn on Friday, August 30, when boaters stumbled across a mysterious object floating in the ocean. The sleek, bright yellow object, initially mistaken for a capsized boat, turned out to be a classified uncrewed underwater vehicle (UUV), believed to be linked to…

Haye KestelooSep 8

Drone Light Show

Drone Light Show Illuminates Lahaina’s Iconic Images in Remembrance Concert

A drone light show created a powerful visual tribute to Lahaina’s heritage during the Puana Aloha no Lahaina concert, part of a week-long remembrance of the devastating August 2023 wildfires. The event, reported by Maui County, brought together music, community, and technology to honor the resilient spirit of Lahaina. Drones Paint the Sky with Lahaina’s…

Haye KestelooAug 12

California

AI-Powered Drones Keep Beachgoers Safe from Sharks in California

SharkEye, a pioneering initiative at the University of California Santa Barbara’s Benioff Ocean Science Laboratory (BOSL), is using drones and artificial intelligence to monitor shark activity and protect swimmers at Padaro Beach, California. According to CNN, this innovative approach combines drone surveillance with machine learning to enhance shark detection accuracy. The SharkEye System SharkEy

Haye KestelooJul 29

Hawaii

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