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Michael DiCiurcio, a drone pilot from South Philadelphia, as depicted in one of his numerous drone videos (image courtesy of court exhibit).

FAA

U.S. Government Takes Action Against Reckless Flying Philly Drone Life in Philadelphia

U.S. Attorney's Office for Eastern District of Pennsylvania initiated legal proceedings against, Michael DiCiurcio, better known as Philly Drone Life.

Haye KestelooFeb 13

DJI

Drones Revolutionize Roofing: North Texas-Based Roofer.com’s $7.5M Milestone

A Leap Into the Future of Roofing with Drones In the wake of hailstorms, the familiar sight of roofers scaling ladders for precarious inspections might soon be obsolete. North Texas-based Roofer.com is at the forefront of this transformation, leveraging drones and artificial intelligence (AI) to modernize roofing practices. This innovative approach has recently culminated in…

Haye KestelooFeb 13

Todd Maxon pictured at his residence in Long Lake Township, Michigan, during October 2023. Photo provided by the Institute for Justice, courtesy of the Thomson Reuters Foundation.

United States

Drone Dispute in Michigan Raises National Privacy Concerns

The Battle Over Aerial Surveillance: A Michigan Case Could Redefine Privacy Rights In the quiet expanses of Long Lake Township, Michigan, what started as a local zoning dispute has escalated into a potential landmark legal battle over privacy rights and the use of drones for surveillance by governmental bodies, reports Context. The case, centered around…

Haye KestelooFeb 12

Police

High-Tech Hide and Seek: The Cold Reality of Drone Policing in Ellensburg

A Yakima man, with a penchant for evading the law, decided to test his luck against the local police force and drone one chilly Wednesday night

Haye KestelooFeb 9

DJI

High-Tech Rescue: Drone Finds Puppy Lost in New York Forest

In a remarkable story of drone technology meeting tenacity, a 4-month-old German shepherd named Max was found in a dense, snow-covered forest in New York, three days after he went missing, reports The Miami Herald. The heartwarming reunion between Max and his owner was made possible by the innovative use of a thermal imaging drone,…

Haye KestelooFeb 8

United States

Harnessing the Skies: The Future of Coastal Conservation and Research

Drones Take Center Stage at Duke and NOAA Workshop In an innovative gathering at Duke University, over seventy-three professionals from a diverse array of sectors—ranging from government and academia to private industry and non-profits—converged to enhance their expertise in drone technology, specifically tailored for coastal applications, according to Carolina Coast Online. This event, titled “Dr

Haye KestelooFeb 8