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Drones to the Rescue: How a DJI Mavic 3 Saved a Lost Teen in a Massachusetts Swamp
Enter the Somerset Police Department and their trusty Dji Mavic 3 drone swamp flyer, which, let me tell you, deserves a cape for what it pulled off.
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Night Owl Drones Save Peanuts with Sneaky Night Moves
Led by assistant professors Taeyeong Choi and Yan Fang, this AI-powered drones system is like a bouncer for peanut fields. With a $25,000 grant
Drone Research
Drones Revolutionize Kīlauea’s Eruption Monitoring
Kīlauea’s ongoing eruption at Hawaii’s summit is a powerful reminder of nature’s force, and drones are proving indispensable in studying it.
DJI
Parrot’s Big Releases, DJI Updates & Leaks, Louisiana Targets Threatening Drones
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have three stories this week: Parrot releases the Anafi UKR and the Chuck 3, DJI leaks and updates, and a Louisiana law allowing law enforcement to shoot down drones. Let’s dive in. Parrot’s New Releases: Anafi UKR and Chuck 3 Parrot has unveiled the Anafi UKR, a…
DJI
DJI Mavic 4 Pro vs. Air 3S Drone: A Head-to-Head Comparison
You might assume the DJI Mavic 4 Pro outperforms the Air 3S drone in every way, but surprisingly, the Air 3S surpasses the Mavic 4 Pro in a few key areas, including aspects of image quality. After testing these drones head-to-head, I discovered some unexpected results. I purchased both drones at full price, and this…
Department of Defense
Trump’s 2026 Budget Boosts Drone Funding, Slashes F-35s in $893B Defense Plan
President Donald Trump’s fiscal 2026 defense budget, unveiled today, prioritizes drones and high-tech missiles while cutting F-35 jet purchases and Navy jobs, signaling a shift toward agile, cost-effective warfare. The $892.6 billion proposal, detailed by Reuters, emphasizes deterrence in the Indo-Pacific and lessons from Ukraine’s drone-heavy combat, reshaping military priorities for drone profes
First Responders
FAA Tests Drone Detection Tech in New Mexico to Enhance Airspace Safety
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is advancing drone integration by testing cutting-edge detection technologies near Santa Teresa, New Mexico, from June 16-27, 2025. This initiative, the third in a series of off-airport evaluations, aims to ensure these systems can identify unauthorized drones without disrupting aircraft navigation, addressing the growing challenge of over 100 monthly dron
Utah
UDOT’s Drone-Powered Mission to Save Utah’s Red Canyon Arches
Picture this: two century-old arches, carved from southern Utah’s red rock, standing proud over State Route 12. These are the Red Canyon Arches
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