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Google, Drones, and Michigan Central Station in Detroit

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Google, Drones, and the Future of Detroit: Michigan Central Station’s Transformation

Ford Motor Co. executive chairman Bill Ford Jr. recently revealed that the campus will house Alphabet Inc.'s Google and conduct testing of drones.

Haye KestelooApr 17

Zipline

Zipline Drones Poised for Takeoff in US Cities

Zipline co-founder and CTO Keenan Wyrobek shared exciting updates on the company's expanding drone delivery operations.

Haye KestelooApr 17

The new drone guidelines, published in the federal register on April 5, incorporate the updated means of compliance established by the Virginia Tech Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership (MAAP).

FAA

FAA Updates Drone Guidelines with Help from Virginia Tech Researchers

The new drone guidelines incorporate the updated means of compliance established by the Virginia Tech Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership (MAAP).

Haye KestelooApr 16

FAA

FAA Grants Waiver for Civil Drone Operations at Nevada Test Site

The FAA granted the Nevada Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Test Site (UASTS) a waiver allowing civil (non-public) drone operations.

Haye KestelooApr 16

Skydio

The Rise of U.S. Drones Amid Anti-China Sentiment

Teal Drones shifted its focus from consumer drones to military and government contracts in order to survive in a market dominated by China's DJI.

Haye KestelooApr 15

Department of Transportation

NYPD Drones Assist in Post-Earthquake Inspection Efforts

In the aftermath of a 4.8 magnitude earthquake that shook New York City, the NYPD deployed drones to aid in inspecting buildings and bridges.

Haye KestelooApr 15

Police

Elk Grove Police Introduces First Responder Drones

The Elk Grove Police Department in California is set to launch a new program that will deploy drones as first responders to emergency situations.

Haye KestelooApr 15

United States

Iran Launches Unprecedented Drone and Missile Attack on Israel

In a major escalation of tensions between the two regional rivals, Iran launched a significant drone and missile attack on Israel on Saturday. The Israeli military reported that a large number of drones were dispatched from within Iranian territory, expected to reach Israeli airspace within several hours. Israel Prepared for Defense The Israeli military stated…

Haye KestelooApr 14

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