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DJI

Drone Saves Autistic Boy in Epic Indiana Cornfield Rescue

A thermal-equipped drone turned a 12-hour manhunt into a happy reunion! A 10-year-old boy, hearing impaired and autistic, vanished into

Rafael SuárezAug 14

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Drone Research

Drones Uncover WWII Bombs Hidden in Ottawa’s Mer Bleue Bog: A Surprising Find

DroneXL fans, because Ottawa’s Mer Bleue Bog just revealed a explosive secret! Carleton University grad students used drones to uncover over 17

Rafael SuárezAug 8

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Temporary Flight Restriction

FAA to Drone Pilots: “Not Today, Fam” – NBA Finals Airspace Gets the No-Fly Treatment

The crowd’s roaring, the stakes are sky-high, and you’re itching to launch your drone for that sweet aerial shot. The FAA: PUT THAT THING AWAY!

Rafael SuárezJun 23

Drone Delivery

Arrive AI Goes Public on NASDAQ: A New Era for Autonomous Delivery Networks

On May 15, 2025, Arrive AI, an autonomous delivery network headquartered in Indianapolis, officially lists its shares on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol ARAI, marking a pivotal milestone for the automated logistics industry. This direct listing, announced from Indianapolis, follows over a decade of innovation in last-mile logistics, offering professionals and enthusiasts a glimpse…

Haye KestelooMay 15

DJI

Indiana’s Albertson Drone Service Revolutionizes Farming with Agricultural Drones

In Fowler, Indiana, Albertson Drone Service LLC is transforming agriculture as the state’s first licensed drone spraying contractor, according to a recent feature by Inside Indiana Business. Now in its sixth year and fifth growing season, the company, founded by Purdue graduate Kyle Albertson, uses drones to provide crop health mapping, pesticide spraying, and insect…

Haye KestelooApr 8

NASA

NASA Advances Drone Safety with New Hazard Detection System

NASA steps up drone safety by testing an advanced software designed to predict airborne hazards before they occur, revolutionizing drone ops.

Haye KestelooApr 6

FAA's ICE NOTAM Gets Teeth: Change 13 Is the Enforcement Escalation Drone Pilots Should Fear - FAA Cracks Down on Drone Violations with $341,413 in Proposed Penalties - FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024: Key Changes for Drones and Advanced Air Mobility

FAA

FAA Waivers Unlock New Horizons for Public Safety Drones in Fort Wayne’s DFR Program

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is paving the way for a revolution in public safety drone operations, with a landmark waiver granted to the Fort Wayne Police Department at the end of 2024. This first-of-its-kind approval, detailed in a Government Technology report, allows the Indiana agency to deploy drones as part of its Drone as…

Haye KestelooFeb 26

Skyward

Jay County Officials Warn Residents Against Shooting at Mysterious Drones Amid Bird Flu Investigation

Officials in Jay County, Indiana, issued an urgent warning to residents against shooting at or chasing drones that have been spotted near areas

Haye KestelooFeb 3

Indiana

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