Drone policy, incidents, and industry news across the United States — from statehouses to the national airspace.
Hawaiian Electric is taking to the skies with drone technology to enhance its wildfire safety strategy. The utility company is using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to inspect electrical infrastructure in areas at risk of wildfire across the Big Island, Maui, and Oʻahu. Eyes in the Sky The drones will buzz and hover over neighborhoods, providing…
North Korea has accused South Korea of flying drones carrying anti-North Korean propaganda leaflets over Pyongyang, escalating tensions between the two nations. The allegations, reported by The Associated Press, have led to threats of retaliation from the North. Alleged Drone Flights and North Korean Response North Korea’s Foreign Ministry claims South Korean drones were detected…
Ukrainian soldiers are taking drone warfare to new heights, attaching thermite-spewing canisters to create “dragon drones” capable of raining molten metal on enemy positions. This latest innovation in the ongoing drone arms race was reported by The New York Times after observing Ukrainian forces near the front lines in eastern Ukraine. The Birth of the…
In the rugged terrain of south-central Montana, a late September night brought an unexpected alliance between traditional hunting and cutting-edge technology. Drone operator Koby Steinmann received an urgent call from elk hunters in need of assistance. The hunters had successfully shot a big bull elk but lost its blood trail in the encroaching darkness. Without…
Maryland’s Eastern Shore is set to witness a groundbreaking use of drone technology to improve healthcare access for its rural communities. Governor Wes Moore recently announced a $1.7 million grant for the ‘Eastern Shore Pilot Program,’ aimed at using drones to transport medical supplies between Crisfield and Smith Island. Bridging the Gap with Drones The…
Adam Baruth, a senior aerospace engineering student at the University of Kansas (KU), is making waves in the drone industry with his groundbreaking research for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). His work on Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) systems for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) is set to influence future drone regulations, according to a report…
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have four stories for you; FTI Consulting audits DJI drones, DJI Leaks, SkyeBrowse volumes, and new software for Drone Search and Rescue. FTI Consulting Audits DJI Drones Cybersecurity assessment of DJI by FTI Consulting was published last week. The aircraft used for this audit was the Mavic…
Tesla dazzled attendees with a stunning drone light show at its “We, Robot” event in Burbank, California on October 10, 2024. The aerial spectacle, which took place at Warner Brothers Studios, was part of the company’s grand unveiling of its new Robotaxi and other autonomous vehicle technologies, as reported by Brandon on X. A Sky…
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