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Drones Revolutionize Christmas Tree Farming at Dutchman Tree Farms
Efficiency Skyrockets with Drone Technology Dutchman Tree Farms, a large Christmas tree farm in Missaukee County, Michigan, has embraced Wingtra drone technology to streamline their crop management process. By using drones to survey their vast fields, tasks that once took…
Macomb County’s New Tech for Sewer Inspections: Drones and AI Lead the Way
Cutting-Edge Technology for Sewer Inspections Macomb County is pioneering a new approach to sewer inspections using drones and artificial intelligence (AI). This innovative method aims to enhance scrutiny of sewer lines while saving significant costs. Public Works Commissioner Candice Miller…
Gaylord High School’s New Drone Certification Program Takes Flight
Gaylord High School is now offering a drone certification program, providing students with a unique opportunity to gain pilot certification through the FAA Part 107 exam. A New Opportunity for Students Gaylord High School in Otsego County, Michigan, has reportedly…
Sterling Heights Embraces Drone Future with Airspace Link Partnership
Sterling Heights is preparing for a drone-driven future. The city has partnered with Detroit-based Airspace Link Inc. to assess how drones can boost public safety, services, and economic growth. This assessment is reportedly part of a broader initiative to integrate…
Connecticut DJI Drone Ban, DFR, Supreme Court, Philly Drone Life
Welcome to this week’s UAS News Update. This week, we have four stories to discuss: Connecticut, the DFR (Drone for First Responders Act), a Michigan court case, and a follow-up on the Philly YouTuber. Let’s get to it. Connecticut Senate…
Michigan Supreme Court Sidesteps Drone Privacy Debate in Landmark Ruling
A Drone’s Eye View on Privacy Concerns The Michigan Supreme Court recently avoided a definitive stance on whether drones can be used by the government for surveillance without a warrant. This decision reportedly stemmed from a longstanding dispute involving Todd…
MightyFly Achieves FAA Flight Corridor Approval for Autonomous Cargo eVTOL Testing
Breaking New Ground in Autonomous Aerial Logistics MightyFly, a pioneering company in the autonomous cargo aircraft sector, has reached a significant milestone as the first large autonomous cargo eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) company to secure an FAA flight…
Drone News: Anzu Robotics, DJI Power 1000, Sun ‘n Fun
Welcome to the weekly UAS news update. We have three stories for you this week: Anzu Robotics releases the Raptor, we have some new DJI releases, and then we have a drone show at Sun ‘n Fun that was absolutely…
Google, Drones, and the Future of Detroit: Michigan Central Station’s Transformation
Michigan Central Station, once a symbol of Detroit’s struggles, is set to reopen on June 6, 2024, as a mobility innovation hub. Ford Motor Co. executive chairman Bill Ford Jr. recently revealed that the campus will house Alphabet Inc.’s Google…
Firefighters Use Drones for Summer Litter Cleanups at Downriver Creek
In a collaborative effort, the nonprofit Friends of the Detroit River and Downriver firefighters have employed drone technology to survey litter along Ecorse Creek, streamlining the process of identifying target areas for upcoming summer volunteer trash cleanups, reports The Detroit…
Drone and App Combo Saves the Day in Michigan
In the early hours of a chilling Wednesday morning, an innovative use of technology by first responders turned a potentially perilous situation into a successful rescue mission. Three individuals, who found themselves lost and battling the onset of hypothermia in…
Drone Technology Saves the Day in Search for Missing Toddler
Quick Thinking and Advanced Technology Reunite Family In a remarkable display of the power of modern technology, a missing 3-year-old boy was found safe and sound near a pond in Van Buren County, Michigan, thanks to the use of a…