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DJI

Woodward High School’s New Drone Program: Soaring to New Heights with UAS Training

Woodward High School in Oklahoma is launching a game-changing aviation program that’s got our rotors spinning with excitement. Starting this

Rafael SuárezAug 11

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Drone Research

Navy’s Skydweller Drone Soars for 73 Hours on Solar Power: A New Era for Maritime Surveillance

Navy just flew a solar-powered drone for three days straight without landing! The Skydweller UAS, tested off Stennis, Mississippi, in partnership with

Rafael SuárezAug 7

Oklahoma

U.S. Army’s Laser Weapons Light Up Oklahoma: The Future of Drone Defense?

Drones are everywhere, and not all of them are friendly. Some are threats, and the U.S. Army’s got a new way to zap them out of the sky. At Fort

Rafael SuárezJun 28

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Temporary Flight Restriction

FAA to Drone Pilots: “Not Today, Fam” – NBA Finals Airspace Gets the No-Fly Treatment

The crowd’s roaring, the stakes are sky-high, and you’re itching to launch your drone for that sweet aerial shot. The FAA: PUT THAT THING AWAY!

Rafael SuárezJun 23

Skydio

Oklahoma City Police Drone Rescues Man Struck by Train, Showcasing Skydio’s First Responder Capabilities

In a remarkable display of drone technology’s life-saving potential, the Oklahoma City Police Department (OKCPD) recently released footage of a Skydio drone used to locate and rescue a man critically injured after being struck by a train. The incident, which occurred weeks ago on the city’s south side, underscores the transformative role of drones as…

Haye KestelooApr 19

Police

Man Arrested After Shooting at Drone Near Tulsa, Oklahoma Church

A man was arrested in east Tulsa, Oklahoma after allegedly shooting at a civilian drone that was being used for event preparation, according to a report from Tulsa Police. Incident Details The incident occurred around 5 p.m. Wednesday near a church at 41st and Mingo, reports Fox23. Church security personnel first alerted authorities after hearing…

Haye KestelooNov 7

Sony

Gremsy’s Two-Axis Pixy LR Gimbal: A Game-Changer for Drone Inspections

Gremsy, the Vietnam-based gimbal manufacturer, has just unveiled a revolutionary new tool for the drone industry. The two-axis Pixy LR gimbal, designed for use with Sony’s ILX-LR1 camera, is set to transform how we approach aerial and ground-based inspections. Unobstructed Views for Superior Inspections The Pixy LR’s front-mounted design is a game-changer. It offers an…

Haye KestelooOct 21

Air Photography

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, and Alabama, and will be broadcast across ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN+. High-Flying Tech: Drones…

Haye KestelooJun 1

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