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High-Tech Drone Deploys ‘Super Clams’ to Save Indian River Lagoon
In effort to restore the Indian River Lagoon, a high-tech drone took to the skies on Friday, spreading millions of tiny baby 'super clams' as part of...
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DJI Mini 4K Unboxing and First Flight – Best Drone for Beginners?
All right, so DJI just released their beginner entry-level drone. This here is the DJI Mini 4K and replaces the older DJI Mini 2 SE, giving us a better camera allowing us to capture higher resolution video. So what I want to do in today’s video is unbox the Mini 4K to give you an…
Texas
Drone Enthusiast Captures Elon Musk’s Texas Empire from Above
San Antonian Joe Tegtmeyer’s Unique Perspective on Tesla, SpaceX, and The Boring Company In a remarkable journey from Air Force pilot to YouTube sensation, San Antonian Joe Tegtmeyer has found a new passion in retirement: documenting the growth of Elon Musk’s Texas-based companies through stunning aerial drone footage. With over 33,000 YouTube subscribers and nearly…
United States
NC Sheriffs Rely on Chinese DJI Drones Despite Security Concerns
A WBTV investigation has revealed that the vast majority of North Carolina sheriff’s offices rely on Chinese-made DJI drones for critical public safety operations, despite increasingly politicized national security concerns surrounding the company. The survey found that DJI drones play a vital role in law enforcement activities, from locating missing persons to apprehending suspects, reports…
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Grounded: The Debate Over Banning DJI Drones in the U.S.
U.S. Lawmakers Consider Banning DJI Drones Amid National Security Concerns In a move that could ground the fleet of DJI drones across the country, U.S. lawmakers are weighing an FCC ban on the China-based drone manufacturer. This potential ban comes on the heels of recent actions taken against TikTok, as the federal government continues to…
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AVSS CEO Discusses Drone Parachutes and Regulatory Compliance
Pixel Drone Show Greg Reverdiau, Haye Kesteloo interview Josh Ogden AVSS CEO AVSS about compliant parachute recovery systems for drones.
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Robinson Helicopter Acquires Drone Maker Ascent AeroSystems
In a bid to expand its offerings and tap into the growing demand for unmanned aerial vehicles, Robinson Helicopter, America’s largest non-military helicopter manufacturer, has acquired Ascent AeroSystems, a small drone maker based in Wilmington, Massachusetts. The acquisition, for an undisclosed amount, marks a significant move for the 51-year-old company as it seeks to diversify…
NASA
Tampa General Hospital Launches First-in-the-Nation Drone Program for Emergency Response
Innovative Partnership Aims to Save Lives in Manatee County In a groundbreaking initiative, Tampa General Hospital (TGH) has partnered with Manatee County and Archer First Response Systems (ArcherFRS) to launch a first-of-its-kind drone program that delivers life-saving emergency equipment to 911 callers. The program, reportedly set to commence on May 1, is designed to significantly…
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