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Firefighters Use Drones for Summer Litter Cleanups at Downriver Creek
In a collaborative effort, the nonprofit Friends of the Detroit River and Downriver firefighters have employed drone technology to survey litter along Ecorse Creek, streamlining the process of identifying target areas for upcoming summer volunteer trash cleanups, reports The Detroit…
Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office Deploys Thermal Drone to Locate Missing Woman
Thermal Camera Technology Proves Crucial in Search and Rescue Efforts In late March, the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office in Wisconsin successfully utilized a thermal drone equipped with a thermal camera to locate a missing woman. This innovative drone technology has…
Drone Technology Revolutionizes Field Data Collection for Farmers
In a significant advancement for agriculture, farmers are now leveraging drone technology to gather precise field data, enabling them to make informed decisions and optimize their farming practices. As spring planting approaches, marking the beginning of a new crop year,…
Former Fire Chief Turned Drone Advocate Shares Insights on Public Safety and Legislation
Wayne Baker’s Journey from Firefighting to DJI In a recent interview, Wayne Baker, former fire chief and current Director of Stakeholder Engagement at DJI, shared his experiences and insights on the use of drones in public safety and the challenges…
US Insurers Rely on Drone Photos to Deny Home Insurance Policies
In a concerning trend, major US insurance companies like State Farm and Allstate are increasingly using aerial photographs captured by drones to justify denying home insurance policies. This practice has raised questions about privacy, accuracy, and fairness in the insurance…
Mystery Sea Drone Found in Black Sea: U.S. Boat with Soviet Warhead
A puzzling maritime drone has been discovered in Romanian waters of the Black Sea. The capsized vessel combines a U.S.-built hull with a massive Soviet-era Russian warhead, sparking questions about its origin and purpose, reports Naval News. Discovery and Destruction…
Drone Propeller Claims Life of Air Force Contractor: Investigation Reveals Lack of Communication
An Air Force civilian contractor, Stephanie Cosme, tragically lost her life on September 7, 2023, when she walked into the moving propeller of an MQ-9 drone at Gray Butte Airfield in California. The final accident investigation report by Air Force…
UNT’s New Drone Testing Facility Set to Revolutionize Transportation
The University of North Texas (UNT) has unveiled its latest addition to Discovery Park, the UNT Advanced Air Mobility test facility. This massive, state-of-the-art drone testing center is poised to transform the transportation landscape in the United States. The facility,…
Drone News: Drone Shop Owner Arrested for Flights, Baltimore Bridge TFR, Avata 2 Release and More?
Welcome to our weekly UAS News Update, and we have three stories for you this week. A drone shop owner gets arrested for prison drops. The Baltimore Bridge collapse TFR. And then, lastly, a possible DJI Avata 2 release next…
Ukraine’s AI Drone Race: Navigating the Frontlines of Innovation
In the escalating competition to develop advanced drones, Ukraine is turning to artificial intelligence as a new frontier to gain an edge over Russia. However, with the pressures of an ongoing war, concerns arise about the rapid deployment of AI…
City of SeaTac Replaces Fourth of July Fireworks with Drone Show at Angle Lake
Resident Complaint Prompts Review of Lake Access and Usage The City of SeaTac in Washington State has decided to replace its traditional Fourth of July fireworks show at Angle Lake with a drone show this year. The decision comes after…
Ukraine Strikes Russian Drone Factory 800 miles Away
In an unprecedented move, Ukraine has targeted facilities in Russia’s Tatarstan Republic, located 800 miles from the Ukrainian border. The attacks, carried out by drones on April 2, aimed at disrupting the production of Shahed-type attack drones and Russia’s third-largest…