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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…
Entering the Final Phase Skydio, the California-based drone developer, has reached the final phase of the US Army’s Short Range Reconnaissance Tranche 2 initiative. This significant advancement is part of a program initiated in 2021 to replace the RQ-28A vertical takeoff and landing quadcopters with cutting-edge technology. READ: BLUE SUAS PROBLEMS AND FLORIDA DMS SECRETARY…
Community Rallies in Search Efforts The disappearance of 31-year-old Ashley Turcotte has sparked a massive search operation in Barnstead, New Hampshire. Multiple agencies and volunteers have joined forces and deploy thermal drones and horse to aid in the search. Turcotte, who has been missing for a week, was last seen wearing dark pants, a long-sleeved…
Drones Drop Adult Toys in Moore, Oklahoma In a bizarre turn of events, residents of Moore, a suburb of Oklahoma City, have been witnessing an unusual sight: adult toys being dropped onto buildings, businesses, and traffic lights. This peculiar prank, carried out using drones, has become a talking point in the community, particularly around the…
A Revolution in Healthcare Accessibility Virginia Beach witnesses a pioneering healthcare initiative, with the successful implementation of drone delivery for essential hypertension medications by the Riverside Health System on Virginia’s Eastern Shore. This innovative project, part of the Elevating Health Care Access (EHCA) initiative, was chosen by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Strengt
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