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Podcast: This Thermal Drone Project Is Revealing the Surprising Behavior of Mature Bucks

DJI

This Hunter Used a DJI Thermal Drone to Uncover a Huge Secret About Deer

In a groundbreaking independent study, hunter and researcher Derrick Dixon has used a DJI thermal drone to track whitetail deer, revealing

Rafael SuárezSep 5

Skydio

Sparks Police Deploy Docked Drone for Faster Emergency Response

The Sparks Police Department has become the first agency in northern Nevada to deploy a docked drone system, enhancing emergency response times and situational awareness for critical calls. According to MyNews4, the Skydio drone system is designed for rapid, autonomous launches directly from a secured docking station within city limits. Rapid Drone Deployment in Seconds…

Haye KestelooSep 4

Police

Portland Police Expands Drone Program, Adds Gresham Partnership and Precinct-Level Coverage

Portland Police Bureau announced a new pilot expanding its Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) program—now in partnership with the Gresham Police Department—with leadership stating two drones will operate at each precinct to improve response and enhance safety, according to KATU’s report from Thursday’s press conference. The bureau added that it has recorded more than 400 successful…

Haye KestelooSep 4

FAA

Georgia Man Arrested for Flying Drone Over Chris Brown Concert

But a man in Georgia just learned the hard way that ignoring the rules for that "epic drone shot" comes with some very real consequences.

Rafael SuárezSep 3

Police

Drones Are Being Called in to Tackle Ravens Game Day Traffic

For fans of the Baltimore Ravens, that post-game traffic snarl is a legendary test of patience. Now, a drone helps the Maryland Stadium Authority

Rafael SuárezSep 3

How drones and AI are changing the way we fight wildfires Montana

Drone Amplified

Drones and AI are the Newest Weapons in Wildfires

Firefighters are being pushed to their limits. But they have a powerful new ally in this fight, a dynamic duo that is changing the game: drones

Rafael SuárezSep 2

Police

Drone Captures Stunning Rescue of Pilot From Sunken Plane

It’s the kind of heart-pounding scene you’d expect to see in a Hollywood movie. A small plane crashes into the ocean, the pilot is trapped in a tiny air pocket, and rescuers have seconds to act. But this was no movie set. This was a real-life drama off the coast of Oak Island, North Carolina,…

Rafael SuárezSep 2

Amazon

Amazon’s Drones Now Have a ‘Plan B’ for Safe Landings

That's why Amazon has been perfecting a new feature called Safe Contingent Landings (SCL). It’s a sophisticated "Plan B" that allows their drones

Rafael SuárezSep 2

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