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Amazon Prime Air Operations Update: Service Pause and Global Expansion Plans
Amazon Prime Air has entered a period of significant operational adjustment, combining temporary service suspensions in existing markets with continued expansion plans in new territories. The company’s drone delivery program, which has built safe and reliable services in multiple locations…
Amazon Suspends US Drone Deliveries After Multiple Crashes, Dealing Fresh Blow to Prime Air Program
Amazon has suspended its Prime Air drone delivery operations in the United States following multiple crashes at its testing facility, marking another significant setback for the e-commerce giant’s ambitious drone delivery program. The suspension affects commercial operations in Texas and…
Drone News: NDAA Senate Update, Drone Shooter Fined, Leaked Enterprise Controller, NJ Hysteria
We have three drone news stories for you this week: a Florida man who shot down a drone and was fined, leaked photos of what may be a new DJI Enterprise controller, and the New Jersey drone hysteria getting out…
Drones Prove Highly Effective at Deterring Grizzly Bears in Montana, Study Shows
Wildlife experts have found a surprising new use for drones – scaring away grizzly bears from human settlements and livestock. In Montana, research shows drones are outperforming traditional hazing methods, with a remarkable 91% success rate in keeping bears away…
Drone Team Instrumental in Rescuing Missing Teen from Blackberry Thicket
A drone operator from the Eugene Springfield Metro Drone Team played a crucial role in locating and rescuing a missing teenager in Eugene, Oregon, on Thursday night. The story was reported by KCBY. Late-Night Search Effort The Eugene Police Department…
Drones Disrupt Wildfire Fighting Efforts Across the U.S.
So far this wildfire season, aerial firefighting activities have faced the persistent nuisance of 21 “public drone incursions,” the National Interagency Fire Center reported. These incidents have predominantly occurred in the U.S. West, with five cases in California, three in…
Drone Interference Hampers Life Flight Rescue in Fatal I-5 Crash
A tragic accident on Interstate 5 in Linn County, Oregon, took a complicated turn when a civilian drone prevented a crucial Life Flight helicopter from reaching the scene. The incident, reported by WSFA 12 News, highlights the potential dangers of…
Assaulted Drone Pilot, SkyeBrowse Update, PSA on Flying Near Wildfires, and DJI Mountain Bike
We have three stories for you this week: an assaulted drone pilot wins in court, Skydio releases a new update, and our yearly PSA about drone flying near wildfires. Let’s get to it! Drone Pilot Wins Court Case After Assault…
Carnegie Mellon’s AI-Powered Firefighting Drones Set for 2025 Launch
Carnegie Mellon University’s Robotics Institute is developing cutting-edge autonomous drones to aid firefighters in combating wildfires, with a potential market launch as early as 2025, according to Technical.ly. These low-flying drones aim to provide real-time terrain and fire information, helping…
Drone-Assisted Capture: Escaped Prisoner Nabbed in Beaverton
According to a recent report from the Hillsboro News Times, law enforcement in Beaverton, Oregon, successfully employed drone technology to apprehend an escaped prisoner from Washington state. The incident showcases the growing role of unmanned aerial vehicles in modern policing.…
Drone Reveals Gruesome Crime Scene in Former Policeman’s Home
A drone deployed by Tri-Cities officers made a chilling discovery in the home of Elias Huizar, a former policeman turned double-murder suspect, according to a report by the Tri-City Herald. The unmanned aircraft, used during a search of Huizar’s West…
Illegal Drone Grounds Firefighting Aircraft in 500-Acre Oregon Wildfire Battle
An unauthorized drone flight has forced the suspension of aerial firefighting efforts against the Upper Applegate Fire in Jackson County, Oregon, report KTVZ. The incident highlights the growing challenge of drone interference in wildfire suppression operations and recalls the region’s…