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Drone helps rescue mother and son in Florida
A drone was a key player in a rescue operation that saw a mother and her son safely guided out of Weeki Wachee Preserve in Florida after they lost their way. The rescue, orchestrated by the Hernando County Sheriff’s deputies,…
High-tech Drones Aid Firefighters, Pinpointing Hot Spots in Washington City Fire
In the nick of time for the fire season, local fire departments have welcomed a new ally to their ranks: high-tech drones. When a blaze devoured 40 acres of land by the Virgin River in Washington City, Utah on May…
Summit Township Fire Department Bolsters Water Rescue Capabilities with Underwater Drone
In Jackson County, Michigan, water rescues are taking a leap into the future, thanks to an innovative underwater drone now in use by the Summit Township Fire Department. The drone was showcased in an insightful demonstration led by firefighters Joseph…
Diverse Police Teams and Drone Deployed to Arrest Disorderly Resident in Eugene
In Eugene, Oregon, multiple police units came together to apprehend Alexander Phillip Konnoff, 30, at his Amirante Street residence on May 17, 2023. At 5:59 p.m., the Eugene Police Street Crimes Unit, SWAT, Drone Team, K9, Crisis Negotiation Team, Metro…
Oak Grove Man Jailed for Drunken Rant Over Imaginary Drone Flight
An incident involving alcohol and an unfounded accusation over a drone flight resulted in Robert Calvin Lewis Jr.’s arrest on May 8th, 2023. The Oak Grove resident faced charges after confronting his neighbor while under the influence, wrongly claiming that…
DJI M350 Enterprise, Guardian Aviation FAA Approval, HUGE! Pilot Institute Update
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have three stories for you this week. A new DJI Enterprise drone has been released, Guardian Agriculture gets SC1 approval – that’s a very large drone – and lastly, we have a…
Grand Rapids Neighborhood Calls for Pause on Police Drone Purchase
The West Grand Neighborhood Organization of Grand Rapids has called for a halt on the local police department’s intention to acquire police drones. Despite endorsing the concept of drone usage by the police, the organization’s primary concern lies with the…
Drone pilot arrested after flying near Minnesota State Patrol helicopter over Minneapolis
A 31-year-old drone pilot from Minneapolis found himself in custody after he unlawfully operated a drone in close proximity to a State Patrol helicopter on Tuesday night. The event is now being closely scrutinized by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).…
El Paso Leads with Network Remote ID System Ahead of FAA Mandate
El Paso, Texas, has taken a proactive step to ensure the safety and regulation of drone activity within its airspace by implementing a sophisticated drone identification system, well ahead of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Remote ID mandate. The city…
Brookfield High School Drone Team Flies High at National Competition
From the small town of Brookfield, Ohio, a team of high school seniors made a mark on the national stage. “It’s something far beyond what our school has done before,” stated proud drone team member Sam Plyler, “I was proud…
Public Safety Drone News: CA & TX Bills, DJI Fined $279 Million, Training and Conference Overview
How’s it going, everybody? Welcome to our very first webcast with the Pilot Institute, an Unmanned Tactical Group partnership. We aim to provide you with up-to-date news specifically related to public safety. We plan to host these webcasts every other…
Zipline and Seattle’s Pagliacci Pizza Partner Up With Innovative Approach to Drone Delivery
The launch of Zipline's drone-based pizza delivery service, in partnership with Pagliacci Pizza, is a milestone in the application of drone technology in consumer services. This innovative venture illuminates the vast potential of drone technology in the food industry and underlines Zipline's dedication to environmental sustainability. The development and deployment of Zipline's new drone system, Platform 2 Zips, have been facilitated by the company's collaborative work with the FAA to ensure safe and effective integration of drone services into everyday life.
