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State Police Drones Prove Critical in Battle Against Hudson Valley Wildfire
New York State Police drones play a vital role in the battle against the Jennings Creek wildfire, which consumed 5,300 acres along NY-NJ border.
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NYSEG and RG&E Deploy Drones for Critical Winter Power Line Inspections
NYSEG and RG&E are ramping up their drone inspection program to evaluate thousands of miles of power transmission lines as winter approaches in New York state. The utility companies demonstrated their advanced aerial inspection capabilities on Thursday, showcasing how drones are revolutionizing infrastructure maintenance, reports Spectrum News. Advanced Aerial Technology in Action The inspection d
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Drones Help NY State Buildings Meet Climate Goals Through Energy Analysis
Syracuse University’s Center of Excellence (CoE) is pioneering innovative drone-based techniques to assess building energy efficiency across New York state, according to a report from The Daily Orange. Drone Technology for Building Assessment SUNY ESF professors Shayan Mirzabeigi and Paul Crovella are spearheading groundbreaking efforts to use drone networks for analyzing building integrity and em
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NYPD Revolutionizes Emergency Response with Citywide Drone First Responder Program
New York Police Department (NYPD) launch "Drone as First Responder" (DFR) program, deploying autonomous aerial vehicles in three boroughs.
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FAA Grants Historic Airspace Management Approval to ANRA for NY Power Authority Drone Ops
ANRA Technologies has secured a game-changing Letter of Acceptance (LOA) from the FAA, paving the way for expanded beyond-visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) drone operations at the New York Power Authority (NYPA). This groundbreaking authorization, announced by ANRA Technologies, marks a significant milestone in utility drone operations. First-of-its-Kind Strategic Coordination ANRA stands out as the on
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NYPD Expands Drone Program: Police Cars to Carry Emergency Response Drones
The New York Police Department is advancing its Drone as First Responder program into its third phase, announcing plans to equip police vehicles with drones for rapid emergency response. This expansion marks a significant evolution in how the NYPD deploys unmanned aerial vehicles for law enforcement and public safety operations, reports PIX11. READ MORE: US…
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Norwegian Drone Delivery Startup Aviant Wins $1M Grand Prize at GENIUS NY Competition
Aviant, an Oslo-based autonomous drone delivery company, has secured the top spot and $1 million grand prize at the 8th annual GENIUS NY competition in Syracuse, New York, cementing Central New York’s position as a growing hub for uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) innovation. Competition Details and Winner The pitch finals, held at the Marriott Syracuse…
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Five Innovative Drone Startups Vie for $3M Prize in World’s Largest UAS Competition
A groundbreaking group of drone technology innovators from across the globe are preparing to showcase their cutting-edge solutions at the prestigious GENIUS NY competition in Syracuse. Set for October 28, 2024, at the Marriott Syracuse Downtown, the world’s largest accelerator program for uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) will award a spectacular $3 million in prizes, with…
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