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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…
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…
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