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Drone Magic at the 2024 NCAA Women’s College World Series
The 2024 NCAA Women’s College World Series kicked off in Oklahoma City, and ESPN is bringing an impressive production, including some drone magic, to Devon Park. This five-day, eight-team double-elimination tournament features Texas, Oklahoma, Florida, Oklahoma State, UCLA, Stanford, Duke,…
Drone News: This ban will affect YOU, No Mapping in NC, DJI Air 4 Rumors
Weekly UAS News Update Welcome to the Weekly UAS News Update! We have three stories for you this week. Yet again, we’re going to discuss the Drone for First Responder Act because this is just a horrible idea. Second, we’re…
Organ Transplant Agency in St. Louis Eyes Drones for Faster Blood Sample Transport
A St. Louis-based organ transplant agency is looking into using unmanned drones to transport blood samples and medical supplies faster and cheaper across the Midwest. Mid-America Transplant’s aim is reportedly to speed up the process of confirming organ donor eligibility…
How US Troops Train to Tackle the Growing Drone Menace
Balloons vs. Drones: A Novel Training Approach In the rolling hills of southwest Oklahoma, an unusual sight unfolds. Amidst the rugged landscape of Fort Sill, US troops, armed and vigilant, are locked in an intense battle. Their targets? Not the…
Drones Pose Threat to Firefighters in Texas Wildfire Crisis
Civilian Drones Endanger Texas Firefighting Efforts In the midst of battling the largest wildfire in Texas history, officials have issued a stern warning about the dangers posed by civilian drones. Firefighters across the Texas Panhandle, who are working tirelessly to…
Thermal Drone Leads to Safe Return of Missing Autistic Child in Oklahoma
In a remarkable demonstration of modern policing and technology’s synergy, the Del City Police Department in Oklahoma has showcased the pivotal role drones can play in search and rescue operations. Utilizing thermal imaging capabilities, officers were able to swiftly locate…
We wouldn’t be able to afford American-made drones. There’s no way.
Oklahoma’s Emergency Response at Risk: The Impact of a Proposed Drone Ban In Oklahoma, a contentious legislative proposal threatens to impede emergency management operations significantly. House Bill 3068, aimed at banning the use of certain foreign-made drones, particularly from China…
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…
Drones Gone Wild: Oklahoma City Suburb Buzzes with High-Flying Adult Toy Capers
Drones Drop Adult Toys in Moore, Oklahoma In a bizarre turn of events, residents of Moore, a suburb of Oklahoma City, have been witnessing an unusual sight: adult toys being dropped onto buildings, businesses, and traffic lights. This peculiar prank,…
U.S. Launches JCU to Counter Drone Threats in Modern Warfare
Pioneering Defense Against Unmanned Aerial Threats The United States Military has inaugurated the Joint Counter Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems University (JCU), a groundbreaking academy dedicated to training American Armed Forces in countering the rapidly evolving threat posed by drones or…
Oklahoma Police Departments Gear Up for High-Speed Drone Racing Competition
Moore and Norman PDs to Showcase Drone Skills for Charity In an unprecedented event, the Moore and Norman Police Departments in Oklahoma are gearing up to compete in a high-stakes, high-speed drone race this March. Major League Drone Racing is…
Revolutionary C-Band Drone Flights: A Leap Forward for U.S. Drone Operations
In an unprecedented move, the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma (CNO) and their technology partner, uAvionix, have made history. They’ve completed America’s first drone flights that go beyond the visual line of sight (BVLOS) using aviation-protected C-Band radio. This marks a…