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NC Sheriffs Rely on Chinese DJI Drones Despite Security Concerns
United States

NC Sheriffs Rely on Chinese DJI Drones Despite Security Concerns

A WBTV investigation has revealed that the vast majority of North Carolina sheriff’s offices rely on Chinese-made DJI drones for critical public safety operations, despite increasingly politicized national security concerns surrounding the company. The survey found that DJI drones play a vital role in law enforcement activities, from locating missing persons to apprehending suspects, reports…

During field training at Fort Liberty, soldiers are employing drones to deploy munitions, marking the first instance within the Army, as stated by Army officials. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Ashley Xie).
Ukraine

Revolutionary Training: The 82nd Airborne’s Integration of Drone Munitions

A Groundbreaking Shift in Military Tactics In an innovative move that marks a significant shift in military tactics, the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Liberty is leading the Army into a new era of warfare. Soldiers are now training to deploy munitions from drones, a strategy inspired by Ukrainian forces in their defense against Russian…

This morning, Chinese drone maker DJI released the DJI Dock 2, the DJI Matrice 3D, and the Matrice 3DT. The DJI Dock 2 and DJI Matrice 3D/T are only available in the Chinese market and, according to DJI's Chinese website, will set you back $10,000.
Skydio

Forsyth County’s Trial with “Drone in a Dock” Technology

A Leap into the Future of Policing In an innovative step towards modernizing law enforcement capabilities, the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office in North Carolina is currently in the testing phase of a cutting-edge drone technology named “Drone in a Dock.” This ambitious project signals a potential paradigm shift in the way law enforcement agencies operate…

NCDOT Champions Unwavering Drone Safety
FAA

NCDOT Champions Unwavering Drone Safety

On the heels of National Drone Safety Day, the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) urges operators to prioritize drone safety when piloting their unmanned aircraft systems.

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