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First Responders Fight to Keep Chinese DJI Drones in US Skies
Police departments and rescue workers are pushing back against efforts to ban Chinese-made DJI drones in the United States, according to a
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Do You Need 2 Pilots On The DJI Inspire 3? – Vision Assist Update
Vision Assist has now been integrated into the DJI Inspire 3, which makes sense given its upgraded obstacle avoidance system. The drone’s arms
Police
Scottsdale Police to Launch High-Tech Drone for Public Safety
The Scottsdale Police Department is preparing to roll out a new, high-tech drone designed by Aerodome to enhance community safety. This advanced drone, capable of flying at speeds up to 53 mph and covering a 3-mile radius, will serve as a critical tool in responding to emergencies. Drone Deployment and Operations The drone will be…
Ukraine
Chinese Special Ops Employ Bird-like Drone in Military Exercise
A recent video release by Chinese military-affiliated media showcased the use of a biomimetic drone disguised as a small bird by an elite Chinese special operations force during a shooting competition. The event, held on August 1, coincided with China’s annual commemoration of the founding of its armed forces, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA). The…
Police
Belmont Embraces Drone Technology for Public Safety and City Operations
Belmont, California is set to launch a new drone program, equipping its police department, first responders, and public works officials with unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for the first time. This move, reported by The Daily Journal, puts the Peninsula city in line with a growing national trend of adopting drone technology for municipal operations. Enhancing…
California
AI-Powered Drones Keep Beachgoers Safe from Sharks in California
SharkEye, a pioneering initiative at the University of California Santa Barbara’s Benioff Ocean Science Laboratory (BOSL), is using drones and artificial intelligence to monitor shark activity and protect swimmers at Padaro Beach, California. According to CNN, this innovative approach combines drone surveillance with machine learning to enhance shark detection accuracy. The SharkEye System SharkEy
FAA
Hamilton County’s Drone Team Gears Up for Expanded Operations with FAA Licensing
The Hamilton County Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Team in Tennessee is taking steps to broaden its drone capabilities, according to Local 3 News. Team members recently underwent training for the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Part 107 Test, aiming to obtain individual FAA licenses. Expanding Drone Capabilities The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) says this new…
United States
US Senators Urged to Ban Chinese DJI Drones from American Skies
As we reported recently, a new push to ban DJI drones is underway in the US Senate. This latest attempt comes after a previous proposal to outlaw the Chinese-made unmanned aircraft was dropped from the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), according to The Register. The push for a DJI drone ban The original ban was…
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