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Despite NY’s Drone Surveillance, Shark Strikes at Rockaway Beach
In an unexpected twist at Rockaway Beach in New York, a 50-year-old woman faced a gruesome shark encounter Monday evening. Authorities have reported that the incident occurred near Beach 59th Street just before 6 p.m., marking this as the first…
DJI Air 3! NYPD Public Messaging, Aloft/Drone Responders Partner, Oshkosh 2023!
Welcome to your weekly US News update. We have four stories for you this week. Surprise! We are in Oshkosh this week, and we’re going to discuss the DJI Air 3 that was finally released. We’ll talk about the New…
NYC’s Drone Permits: A Flight Through Bureaucratic Hurdles
New York City’s Mayor, Eric Adams, has boldly stepped into the future, announcing plans to infuse the city’s operations with cutting-edge drone technology. To ensure that “drone use doesn’t spin out of control,” a stringent regulatory framework and elaborate permitting…
Drone Technology Takes Shark Observation to New Heights
In the era of skyrocketing drone usage, fresh insights into marine life, especially sharks, are surfacing. Joanna Steidle, a native of Southampton, New York, leverages drone technology to capture breathtaking footage of ocean dwellers, including sharks, humpbacks, and rays. Her…
NYPD’s Drones Sound the Alarm in Emergencies
The New York City Police Department (NYPD) has commenced trials for drones capable of broadcasting public safety alerts, particularly in times of emergencies. This initiative came into the spotlight on a rain-drenched Sunday, when New York’s emergency notification system flagged…
Dozens of Autel EVO II Enterprise V3 drones added to monitor sharks in NY
Governor Kathy Hochul declared on Friday a decisive step to combat the escalating rate of shark attacks this year. The state plans to significantly expand its fleet of shark-monitoring drones, incorporating dozens of Autel EVO II Enterprise V3 models, to…
Chinese Drone Power Against Shark Attacks in New York
In response to a sudden increase in shark attacks, New York is fighting back with Chinese drone technology. State officials have announced a surge in the deployment of shark-monitoring DJI drones along the coastlines of Long Island and New York…
Up in the Air: Schulman’s Influence on Drone Policy
In this brief interview, Ramón Roche from PX4 dives into the experiences of Brendan Schulman, a key figure in shaping U.S. drone policy. Schulman, currently serving as Vice President of Policy & Government Relations at Boston Dynamics, cut his teeth…
Swift Rescue: Chinese Drones Turn Lifesavers in Dutchess County
In Dutchess County, New York, a couple of adventurous hikers owe their rapid rescue to cutting-edge Chinese drones. The couple, in their twenties, had lost their way while hiking the trails on Stissing Mountain. As darkness fell, they placed a…
Navigating Change: Trottenberg Ascends as Acting FAA Head
On Thursday, the US Department of Transportation announced that Deputy Secretary Polly Trottenberg will take on the role of acting head of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The decision is effective immediately, placing her in the seat vacated by Billy…
NYC Drone Approval? Aloft Air Control API, Mysterious Drone Leaks
Welcome to the weekly UAS news update. We have three exciting stories for you this week. The first one is that New York City is proposing to approve drones to fly in the city. However, let’s not get too excited…
NYC Shrouded in Toxic Haze: Drone Chronicles from Casey Neistat
A grim orange haze, the result of raging wildfires in Canada, descended upon the east coast of the United States, turning the air quality in major cities like New York, Boston, Philadelphia, and Washington D.C., hazardous. The eerie phenomenon has…