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Skydio

Red Cat Unseats Skydio to Win U.S. Army’s Next-Gen Drone Contract

Red Cat Holdings won U.S. Army's Short Range Reconnaissance (SRR) Program of Record contract, succeeding previous contract holder Skydio.

Haye KestelooNov 19

DJI

Hanging World’s Largest Free-Hanging American Flag With DJI Flycart 30 Drone

I have an incredible story of patriotism to share that involved hanging the world's largest free-hanging flag with the help of a DJI Flycart 30 drone.

Billy KyleNov 19

Aerovironment

AeroVironment to Acquire BlueHalo in $4.1B Deal, Expanding Drone Defense Portfolio

Leading drone manufacturer AeroVironment is making waves with a major acquisition, announcing plans to purchase defense tech company BlueHalo in an all-stock deal valued at $4.1 billion, according to a Reuters report. Strategic Expansion into Counter-Drone Systems The deal marks a significant expansion for AeroVironment, known for its Switchblade loitering munition systems, into the growing…

Haye KestelooNov 19

DJI

DJI Mavic 3 Pro Setup and Settings for Cinematic Drone Footage

I’ll share my DJI Mavic 3 Pro setup for maximum control, especially in sport mode, to achieve smooth drone footage even during fast movements.

Jake SloanNov 18

Police

State Police Drones Prove Critical in Battle Against Hudson Valley Wildfire

New York State Police drones play a vital role in the battle against the Jennings Creek wildfire, which consumed 5,300 acres along NY-NJ border.

Haye KestelooNov 18

Montana

Drones Prove Highly Effective at Deterring Grizzly Bears in Montana, Study Shows

Wildlife experts have found a surprising new use for drones – scaring away grizzly bears from human settlements and livestock. In Montana, research shows drones are outperforming traditional hazing methods, with a remarkable 91% success rate in keeping bears away from populated areas, according to research published by The Guardian. Game-Changing Results with Autel EVO…

Haye KestelooNov 17

Police

Police Drone Training Leads to Arrest of Wanted Woman in Ohio Woods

A routine thermal flight training exercise with a police drone led to the unexpected discovery and arrest of a wanted woman in Bowling Green, Ohio, according to the Sentinel Tribune. Thermal Drone Training Reveals Hidden Campsite During a training session on Tuesday, a Bowling Green Police Division officer operating a drone equipped with thermal imaging…

Haye KestelooNov 15

Drone Inspection

NYSEG and RG&E Deploy Drones for Critical Winter Power Line Inspections

NYSEG and RG&E are ramping up their drone inspection program to evaluate thousands of miles of power transmission lines as winter approaches in New York state. The utility companies demonstrated their advanced aerial inspection capabilities on Thursday, showcasing how drones are revolutionizing infrastructure maintenance, reports Spectrum News. Advanced Aerial Technology in Action The inspection d

Haye KestelooNov 15

United States

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