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DJI Drones Suspended?! What Does This Mean?
On, October 16th, 2024, US Customs suspended the imports of some drones from the company DJI. It appears that this is not related to the DJI ban
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UAF’s Drone Program Soars Under Cathy Cahill’s Leadership
Cathy Cahill, Ph.D., is at the helm of a cutting-edge drone program at the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) that’s pushing the boundaries of unmanned aircraft technology. As reported by the Fairbanks Daily News Miner, Cahill leads the Alaska Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration (ACUASI), a hub for testing and pioneering unmanned drone and…
Police
Chinese Grad Student Jailed for Drone Photography of US Naval Shipyard
A University of Minnesota agricultural engineering grad student from China has been sentenced to six months in prison for illegally flying a drone over a sensitive U.S. naval shipbuilding base in Virginia. The incident, reported by the Star Tribune, highlights growing concerns about drone use near critical infrastructure. The Drone Flight and Arrest Fengyun Shi,…
DJI
DJI Air 3S Review – The Best New Camera Drone
DJI Air 3S Review: This is my new favorite drone that's come out today for a few key reasons. it is going to replace my Mavic 3 Pro as my drone
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Oldest Surviving Aerial Photo Captures 1860 Boston from Balloon
An aerial photo taken in 1860 by James Wallace Black offers a bird's-eye view of Boston a milestone in history of photography and aerial imagery.
Police
Whitehall Police Force Adds $49K Drone Amid Privacy Concerns
The city of Whitehall, Ohio, has approved the purchase of a $49,000 police drone, sparking debate over privacy and transparency. The decision, made on October 1, passed with a 5-2 vote despite concerns from some council members and community residents. Drone Details and Intended Use The high-tech drone, supplied by Paladin, comes with strict usage…
DJI
DJI Air 3S Leak Reveals Impressive Specs and Pricing
A leaked image has surfaced on social media, potentially revealing additional details about DJI’s upcoming Air 3S drone. The information, shared by reliable industry insider OsitaLV on X (formerly Twitter), gives us a glimpse into what could be DJI’s next flagship travel photography drone. Cutting-Edge Features According to this product sheet, the DJI Air 3S…
Search & Rescue
Drone Assists in Rescue of Lost Hikers at Bear Head Lake State Park
A drone played a crucial role in locating two lost hikers in a remote area of Bear Head Lake State Park, Minnesota, on Saturday evening. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office reported that the hikers, who were unfamiliar with the park, found themselves in a precarious situation as night approached. The Rescue Operation The incident…
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