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Amazon’s Phoenix Drone Delivery Plans Part of Larger Retail Strategy
Amazon is gearing up to launch drone delivery in Phoenix’s West Valley as part of its expanding presence in the Arizona metro area, according to recent reporting from Supermarket News. Drone Delivery Coming to West Valley The retail giant’s ambitious plans for drone delivery in Phoenix’s West Valley are set to take flight before the…
Search & Rescue
Five Innovative Drone Startups Vie for $3M Prize in World’s Largest UAS Competition
A groundbreaking group of drone technology innovators from across the globe are preparing to showcase their cutting-edge solutions at the prestigious GENIUS NY competition in Syracuse. Set for October 28, 2024, at the Marriott Syracuse Downtown, the world’s largest accelerator program for uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) will award a spectacular $3 million in prizes, with…
Police
Police Drone’s Thermal Camera Leads to Swift Arrest of Fleeing Suspect
A thermal-equipped police drone proved crucial in capturing a fugitive in Waupun, Wisconsin, demonstrating the growing effectiveness of drone technology in law enforcement, according to a recent report from the Beaver Dam Police Department. High-Tech Pursuit The incident began when Waupun police responded to a domestic disturbance on West Jefferson Street. The 28-year-old suspect fled…
Sony
Gremsy’s Two-Axis Pixy LR Gimbal: A Game-Changer for Drone Inspections
Gremsy, the Vietnam-based gimbal manufacturer, has just unveiled a revolutionary new tool for the drone industry. The two-axis Pixy LR gimbal, designed for use with Sony’s ILX-LR1 camera, is set to transform how we approach aerial and ground-based inspections. Unobstructed Views for Superior Inspections The Pixy LR’s front-mounted design is a game-changer. It offers an…
Police
Drones Take Flight in US Election Security: A New Era of Aerial Surveillance
In a dramatic shift reported by The Wall Street Journal, U.S. election officials are deploying drone technology to enhance security for the upcoming November 5th vote. This unprecedented move comes as authorities face mounting threats and intimidation targeting election workers, signaling a new chapter in the intersection of technology and democracy. Eyes in the Sky:…
Department of Defense
DJI Takes Legal Action Against Pentagon Over Military Designation
DJI, the world’s largest drone manufacturer, has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) challenging its designation as a “Chinese military company.” The legal action, initiated on October 18, 2023, seeks to remove DJI from the Pentagon’s list of companies allegedly associated with the Chinese military, as reported by Fox Business. The…
DJI
Welcome to Your Weekly UAS News Update
We have four stories for you this week: the DJI Air 3S finally released, jail time for flying over a Naval Shipyard, drones over a military base, and lastly, DJI import issues. Let’s get to it. DJI Air 3S Release First up, the DJI Air 3S was finally released this week. The new drone comes…
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