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Arrest at Hangout Fest for Drone Flight A 25-year-old man from Foley, Alabama is facing jail time after flying his drone over Hangout Festival in Gulf Shores, violating local laws, reports AL.com. The arrest highlights the legal restrictions on drone flights over public beaches and event venues. Illegal Drone Flights Detective Carl Wittstruck of the…
Oak Island’s High-Tech Rescue Drones Are Saving Lives Oak Island, North Carolina, is taking a high-tech approach to beach safety. For the first time, the town’s search and rescue team is using drones equipped with infrared technology to locate people in the water and deliver lifesaving gear. This innovation has already proven effective, rescuing a…
Anzu Robotics: The American Facade Anzu Robotics, a U.S.-based startup, is making waves by selling drones equipped with technology from DJI, a Chinese firm. The New York Times reports that the company aims to appease U.S. concerns about Chinese-made drones, but its ties to China run deep. Despite being headquartered in Texas and assembling drones…
Russia's military found a way to disrupt SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service in Ukraine, creating a challenge for the Ukrainian troops.
Hawthorne Police Department unveiled "Responder," a drone built specifically for responding to 911 calls. This marks the first deployment of Brinc's
Weekly UAS News Update! Three stories for you this week. We discuss the Drone for First Responder Act because this is just a horrible idea!
The NYPD is set to deploy drones across five precincts to aid officers in responding to 911 calls. This initiative aims to enhance response times
Amazon’s latest delivery drones are set to launch from just outside Phoenix, but don’t count on them for summer orders. The fleet can’t fly when temperatures exceed 104 degrees Fahrenheit. Drone Delivery Delays in Arizona Amazon plans to deploy its newest delivery drones in Tolleson, Arizona, this year. However, with average summer temperatures exceeding 104…
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