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Retired Trooper Turns Drone Pilot to Save Lost Pets In Malone, New York, Chad Tavernia is using his drone to reunite families with their lost dogs. Tavernia, a retired New York State Police trooper and investigator, has reportedly successfully located 18 missing dogs since late January through his venture, North Country Drone Search & Recovery.…
From Dining Room to $300 Million Valuation Brinc, a startup founded by Blake Resnick when he was just 18, creates drones designed for 911 emergencies. These drones can provide live footage of dangerous scenes and deliver essential aid like epinephrine and naloxone. The company has raised $82 million and is valued at over $300 million.…
Anzu Robotics: The American Facade Anzu Robotics, a U.S.-based startup, is making waves by selling drones equipped with technology from DJI, a Chinese firm. The New York Times reports that the company aims to appease U.S. concerns about Chinese-made drones, but its ties to China run deep. Despite being headquartered in Texas and assembling drones…
Russia's military found a way to disrupt SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service in Ukraine, creating a challenge for the Ukrainian troops.
The NYPD is set to deploy drones across five precincts to aid officers in responding to 911 calls. This initiative aims to enhance response times
A smuggling operation that used drones to fly drugs from Canada into upstate New York has been uncovered, leading to the arrest of three suspects.
Congress is concerned about the New York Police Department’s (NYPD) plan to use Chinese-made drones to assist in responding to gunfire in high-crime areas.
Drone Smuggling Operation Exposed Two men, from California and New York City, have been accused of using drones to transport narcotics from Canada into the United States. Yong Chen and an unnamed accomplice were reportedly charged following a criminal complaint unsealed in federal court. The charges include conspiracy to import a controlled substance, importation of…
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