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Agri Spray Drones, EAVision team up to support rural America
North American agricultural drone distributor and specialist, Agri Spray Drones has signed a partnership with drone manufacturer EAVision.
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State DOTs Expand Drone Programs, Transforming Infrastructure Management
Alabama’s Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has launched a formal drone program that signals the growing maturation of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) deployment across state transportation agencies. The initiative, which places dedicated personnel in charge of drone operations, represents a shift from experimental projects to systematic integration of UAS technology into core infrastructure mana
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Drone Technology Leads to Discovery of Smuggling Tunnel Near Yuma Border
Mexican law enforcement officials uncovered an unfinished cross-border tunnel during a joint surveillance operation with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, demonstrating the growing effectiveness of drone technology in border security operations. The discovery was announced by the State Public Secretary of Security in Sonora, Mexico, reports News Nation Now. The tunnel entrance was detected in…
United States
FAA Grounds Major Drone Show Operator Following Orlando Holiday Show Incident
A holiday drone light show gone wrong in Orlando has triggered widespread industry repercussions, with the Federal Aviation Administration suspending a prominent drone show operator’s licenses and multiple high-profile events canceling their planned aerial displays. The incident, which resulted in the hospitalization of a 7-year-old boy, marks a critical moment for the rapidly growing drone…
Police
NYPD Deploys Multiple Drone Teams for Times Square New Year’s Security
The New York Police Department is integrating advanced drone operations into its comprehensive security strategy for Times Square’s New Year’s Eve celebration, marking a significant evolution in urban event security. Deputy Commissioner of Operations Kaz Daughtry announced that multiple drone teams will patrol Midtown Manhattan, supported by mobile drone units throughout the city, reports Gothamis
Search & Rescue
Thermal DJI M30 Drone Locates Missing Dog in 45 Minutes After Three-Day Search
A thermal drone operator in Virginia demonstrated the growing capabilities of infrared search technology by reportedly locating a missing 17-year-old dog in under an hour after traditional search methods had failed for three days according to. The successful rescue highlights the expanding role of civilian drone operations in search and recovery missions, particularly when combined…
Police
Innovative Drone Strategy with Chicken Cutlet Helps Save Dog from Frozen New Jersey Lake
In a remarkable display of creative problem-solving and drone technology application, emergency responders used an unconventional approach – attaching a chicken cutlet to a drone – in their successful effort to rescue a stranded sheepadoodle from Lake Parsippany’s icy surface, reports NJ.com. The dramatic rescue operation began Christmas Eve morning when Brooklyn, a 20-month-old sheepadoodle,…
North Carolina
North Carolina Eliminates State Drone Permit Requirement, Streamlining Operations for Commercial Operators
North Carolina is set to eliminate its state-level unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) operator knowledge test and permit requirements, marking a significant shift in drone regulation that aims to reduce bureaucratic overhead while maintaining safety standards. The change, taking effect December 1, 2024, removes the state-specific licensing requirement for commercial and government drone operators. Co
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