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Swoop Aero

Organ Transplant Agency in St. Louis Eyes Drones for Faster Blood Sample Transport

A St. Louis-based organ transplant agency is looking into using drones to transport blood samples and medical supplies faster and cheaper.

Haye KestelooMay 22

DJI FlyCart 30

Future of Heavy Lifting: DJI FlyCart 30’s Impressive Capabilities

The DJI FlyCart 30 drone isn't just another flying gadget—it's a powerhouse built for heavy-duty tasks. Gene Nagata, aka Potato Jet, recently

Haye KestelooMay 21

Brinc

Jasper County Sheriff’s Office Boosts Capabilities with New $15,000 Brinc Drone

In an upgrade to its operational tools, the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office in Carthage, Missouri, has added a new, advanced Brinc drone to its arsenal

Haye KestelooMay 13

Search & Rescue

Missouri First Responders Elevate Emergency Response with Drone Training

Overview of a Groundbreaking Drone Program In the picturesque but occasionally treacherous terrain of St. Charles County, Missouri, a pioneering approach to emergency response is taking flight. First responders are now harnessing advanced drone technology to enhance their ability to tackle emergencies swiftly and effectively. A notable incident where this technology reportedly played a crucial…

Haye KestelooMay 8

Police

How O’Fallon Police Used Night Vision Drones to Thwart Car Break-ins

In the early hours of a Monday morning in O’Fallon, Missouri, a cutting-edge approach to crime fighting led to the apprehension of two suspects involved in a series of car break-ins. The incident unfolded within the secluded expanse of Busch Wildlife Preserve, marking a significant leap in law enforcement tactics facilitated by drones, reports Fox…

Haye KestelooFeb 28

Police

St. Charles County Launches Innovative Regional Drone Unit to Enhance Law Enforcement Capabilities

The decision comes in response to the growing demand for drone assistance in various police operations, underscoring the technology's increasing

Haye KestelooFeb 8

Legal

Drone News: US Government Gone Wild

Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. This is the “Government Gone Wild” edition. That’s right, we’ve got three more bills from Oklahoma, Missouri, and Utah, which actually has two bills, that would restrict drone operation. So we decided to do a special edition just talking about these, and we’ll also talk about a drone…

Haye KestelooJan 26

Police

Drone-Assisted Sting Nabs Drug Trafficker

A Sedalia woman was arrested and charged with second-degree drug trafficking following a meticulously planned drone-assisted police operation.

Haye KestelooJun 11

Missouri

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