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DJI

Remote ID for Drones – A sh!t storm brewing on the horizon?

Check out this video from Greg from the Pilot Institute about the Remote ID for Drones sh!t storm that is brewing on the horizon. Be sure to watch...

Haye KestelooJul 22

Texas

Texas man tried to fly contraband into prison using heavy-duty drone

Prosecutors say a Texas man attempted to use a heavy-duty drone to bring contraband to prisoners, including wire cutters and other equipment.

Haye KestelooJul 19

Autel Robotics

Black Autel EVO II drone used to fly drugs into Canadian prison

Two young men are facing several charges concerning their alleged participation in using a black Autel EVO II drone to fly drugs into a prison

Haye KestelooJul 13

Police

Volunteer ambulance service launches search and rescue drone unit

A Catskills Division volunteer ambulance service in New York was launching a drone unit for search and rescue purposes, the State Police...

Haye KestelooJul 12

Police

Drone team aids in locating domestic violence suspect

A 38-year-old man from Petaluma, CA, was apprehended following an overnight search involving various law enforcement units, incl. a drone team.

Haye KestelooJul 12

Industry

Marquardt expands into drone industry through partnership with Airtonomy

Marquardt entered into a partnership with Airtonomy to grow into the business of unmanned aerial vehicles (drones).

Haye KestelooJul 11

FAA

Biden taps Denver Airport CEO Phil Washington as new FAA Administrator

The White House intends to put forth Phil Washington, as their candidate for the position of the Federal Aviation Administration or FAA Administrator.

Haye KestelooJul 6

DJI

DJI Mavic 3 drone shot out of the air in North Carolina, deputies are investigating

Deputies are investigating after a Burke County man’s DJI Mavic 3 drone was shot out of the air during a family gathering in North Carolina. Drone pilot Dan Brand was trying to capture an aerial image of the Burke County’s mountains and sunset last Sunday when he suddenly heard four shots ring out and saw…

Haye KestelooJul 6

United States

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