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Amazon

Amazon Prime Air Drones Soar Farther with FAA Approval

Amazon's Prime Air delivery drones are set to fly farther than before, thanks to a recent approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Haye KestelooMay 30

Legal

Chinese Grad Student Charged with Espionage for Drone Photos of US Navy Shipyards

The US Department of Justice charged a Chinese national, Fengyun Shi, with using a drone to photograph classified nuclear submarine shipyards

Haye KestelooMay 30

Education

All-Girl Drone Team from D.C. Soars to Victory

Aerial Arson Wins Prestigious Award at Drone Championships WUSA9 reports that Aerial Arson, an all-girls competitive drone team from Washington D.C., has won the prestigious Flight Operations award at the Aerial Drone Championships in West Virginia. The team, consisting of Ila Zakrajsek, Eleanor Bishop, Claire Saunders, Sofia Warfield, and Kaitlyn Saunders, took home the second…

Haye KestelooMay 29

Drone swarms would overwhelm the British Army experts warn

US Army

Army Embraces Drones: Units Experiment with Unmanned Systems

Army Leaders Push for More Drones According to a recent Defense One article, the U.S. Army is increasingly integrating drones and other unmanned systems into its units. From division to division, soldiers are learning to operate a growing array of robots and drones, both in the air and on the ground. Army Leaders Push for…

Haye KestelooMay 29

United States

Drone Ads Set to Soar Over Miami’s Beaches

Sustainable Skylines Brings Eco-Friendly Aerial Advertising to the Skies In a groundbreaking move, Miami-based Sustainable Skylines is poised to revolutionize aerial advertising along the city’s iconic beaches. The company has secured approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to launch its drone-based banner hauling service, offering a quieter, safer, and more environmentally friendl

Haye KestelooMay 29

During DJI Airworks 2022, the DJI Argas T40 was on display. This agricultural drone is impressive in size as you can see in the photos. We can only imagine what the DJI Airgas T60 will be like.

DJI

Mosquito-Busting Drone Takes Flight in Northern Nevada

Public Health Department Unveils Innovative Aerial Solution Northern Nevada Public Health (NNPH) is set to reveal a groundbreaking drone designed to combat mosquito populations in the region, reports Kolo 8 News Now. This cutting-edge technology will bolster existing mosquito reduction efforts, targeting areas where these insects thrive. Eco-Friendly Granular Treatment The drone, measuring 9 feet…

Haye KestelooMay 29

Arapahoe County sheriff’s Deputy Jamie Foster operates a drone during a training exercise at the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds in Aurora, Colorado, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)

FAA

Police Drones Answering 911 Calls: The Future of Law Enforcement?

Drones to Respond to 911 Calls Imagine dialing 911 and seeing a drone at your doorstep instead of a police officer. This futuristic scenario could soon be a reality in parts of Colorado’s Front Range. Several local law enforcement agencies are exploring the idea of deploying drones as first responders to 911 calls. Even the…

Haye KestelooMay 26

DJI

Will the U.S. Ban DJI Drones? Here’s What You Need to Know

The future of DJI drones in the U.S. hangs in the balance as the Countering CCP Drones Act, proposed by Rep. Stefanik (R-NY), gains momentum.

Haye KestelooMay 26

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