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A recent drone survey near a homeless encampment in Hilo, Hawaii, led to a violent confrontation between county workers and encampment residents. The incident, reported by Island News, highlights the tensions surrounding drone use in sensitive areas and raises questions about privacy concerns in public spaces. The Incident Two Hawaii County workers were assaulted by…
KHON2 reports that a California couple’s Hawaiian vacation turned into a nightmare when they were allegedly carjacked at gunpoint and pursued up Haleakalā volcano, with the suspects reportedly using a drone in their search. The Harrowing Incident Alex and Justina Lucero, visiting Maui for music gigs in June 2024, found themselves in a life-threatening situation…
A Leap Forward in Emergency Response In a significant advancement for emergency services, Kaua‘i Search and Rescue (KSAR) has been granted a lifeline in the form of an $11,000 award from local State Farm agents. This grant is not just a financial boost; it’s a technological leap forward, earmarked for a pioneering drone program designed…
A Leap Forward at Dover Air Force Base In the spacious hangar of Delaware’s Dover Air Force Base, an innovative inspection process unfolds. Unlike traditional scenes crowded with maintenance crews and their tools, this hangar, hosting the enormous Lockheed Martin C-5, is filled with the hum of a drone’s spinning blades. This scene marks a…
The 2024 National Public Safety Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Conference is set to revolutionize the way drones are used in public safety.
The Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) is expanding its drone program and modernizing the equipment to handle more emergency situations.
The tramway leading up to Koko Crater Summit in Hawaii will be closed off to the public this Tuesday morning as drone survey work is being...
Maui police will start using drones for public announcements in the fight against the spreading Coronavirus. The DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise seems
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