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Ohio’s Rich Aviation Legacy Takes a New Flight In Ohio, a state celebrated for its aviation heritage from the Wright brothers to John Glenn, a new chapter in aerial innovation is unfolding through an exciting drone program in Trumbull County. This initiative, funded by a significant federal grant, is set to educate and inspire the…
Enhancing Research Capabilities with Advanced Drone Technology Wingtra, a prominent player in the drone industry, has recently announced a strategic partnership with Colorado State University’s Drone Center. This collaboration aims to support and enhance the work of researchers in various fields, from infrastructure maintenance to air quality studies. Drones have already proven their worth in…
Cutting-Edge Technology for Public Safety The Webster Fire District 7 Station 5 recently hosted a demonstration event that showcased the advanced capabilities of the Skydio X10 drone. The event, held on January 12, was attended by representatives from various public safety agencies, including Wildlife and Fisheries, Homeland Security, multiple sheriff’s departments, and the Webster Parish…
Three individuals were arrested in Jefferson County on Dec. 29 for attempting to use a drone to transport contraband into Washington State Prison.
In a remarkable feat of technology and law enforcement collaboration, the Massachusetts State Police successfully employed a thermal drone to apprehend two drug suspects in Braintree. The suspects, involved in a vehicular crash while fleeing from Quincy police officers, had sought refuge in a nearby wooded area. The state police’s “MSP Air Wing” drone played…
In East Orange, New Jersey, an innovative drone training program is empowering residents with unique skills while providing practical benefits to the city. The program, a partnership between the city and Alpha Drones USA, offers free commercial drone training, reports The Patch. Graduates of the 2023 program, including 20 East Orange residents of diverse ages…
The American Security Drone Act of 2023, part of the National Defense Authorization Act, has ignited debate over the use of Chinese-made drones
Welcome to the weekly UAS news update. We have five stories for you this week. The Autel Alpha has hit the FCC database, DJI Flycart 30 is being released outside of China, we have a Kentucky bill that could limit drone operations (not a good one), Walmart partners with Wing, and lastly, someone is trying…
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