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Robotic Police Dog Shot, Credited with Preventing Bloodshed

In Massachusetts, a robotic police dog named Roscoe played a crucial role in apprehending an armed suspect while potentially saving human lives.

Haye KestelooApr 1

Zipline Drones Poised for Takeoff in US Cities

Skyward

Skyward Bound: The Ascent of Delivery Drones in the Commercial Arena

The Dawn of Drone Deliveries In the heart of Logan, Australia, Cassidy Shorland experiences the convenience of modern technology as a drone delivers his mango-flavored juice right to his doorstep. This small municipality near Brisbane is witnessing the future of delivery unfold, with residents like Shorland ordering everything from food to medicine through the air.…

Haye KestelooMar 9

Police

Massachusetts Fugitives Captured with Thermal Drone Aid

In a remarkable feat of technology and law enforcement collaboration, the Massachusetts State Police successfully employed a thermal drone to apprehend two drug suspects in Braintree. The suspects, involved in a vehicular crash while fleeing from Quincy police officers, had sought refuge in a nearby wooded area. The state police’s “MSP Air Wing” drone played…

Haye KestelooJan 13

Police

Police Drone Aids in Rescue of Unconscious Driver in Hingham Crash

In a demonstration of modern policing technology, the Hingham Police Department successfully used a drone to locate an unconscious man involved

Haye KestelooDec 31

Massachusetts Transportation Secretary Tibbits-Nutt and Aeronautics Administrator Jeffrey DeCarlo are shown holding a drone during a demonstration of the Optimus Drone-In-A-Box Unmanned Aerial System by American Robotics.

FAA

Massachusetts Unleashes Drones for Statewide Rail Safety

With a waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), MassDOT can now deploy drones beyond the visual line of sight (BVLOS) across

Haye KestelooDec 13

FAA

Farming’s Future: Drones for Greener and Safer Crop-Dusting

Gone are the days of crop-dusting planes, as the future of agriculture embraces the technological prowess of drones. Guardian Agriculture, leading

Haye KestelooDec 4

Police

Drone Delays Critical Medical Helicopter Takeoff in New Ipswich

In a concerning event in New Ipswich, a drone recently interfered with the timely departure of a medical helicopter. The incident occurred on a

Haye KestelooAug 24

Police

Thermal camera drone helped rescuers find lost kayaker within minutes

On Tuesday night, a thermal camera drone assisted rescuers in locating a lost kayaker adrift on the Deerfield River in Massachusetts. Police got a 911 call from a guy who said he had lost communication with another kayaker on the river and had drifted downstream, unable to exit. According to Deerfield Fire Chief Darren Melnik,…

Haye KestelooSep 2

Massachusetts

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