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Drone CEO Warns of Escalating Airspace Risks, Calls for Urgent Reforms
A leading drone industry executive has sounded the alarm on unregulated drone operations, highlighting a recent collision during Texas flood rescues as a stark example of preventable dangers. In an opinion piece published on Fox News, Tom Walker, founder and…
Drone Hero Saves Missing Girl in Wisconsin Cornfield
Drone fans, prepare to have your heartstrings tugged! A volunteer drone pilot in Milton, Wisconsin, turned a DJI drone into a lifesaver, finding a missing 4-year-old girl in a dense cornfield. As a videographer who’s flown drones over epic landscapes,…
Laredo Police Activate Drone-as-First-Responder Program to Boost Emergency Response Times
The Laredo Police Department has launched a drone program that dispatches autonomous aircraft to high-priority 911 calls, enabling them to deliver Narcan during overdoses, provide live footage to officers, and arrive at scenes in less than three minutes. This initiative…
Hyundai Launches IONIQ 9 Seed Ball Drone Station to Boost Reforestation with Aerial Tech
Hyundai Motor Company advances drone-assisted forest restoration with the IONIQ 9 Seed Ball Drone Station, a system that deploys large drones to scatter seed balls in wildfire-scarred areas, promising faster recovery in hard-to-reach terrains. This development builds on the company’s…
AI-Powered Drones Speed Up Methane Leak Detection in Permian Basin
Drones equipped with artificial intelligence now enable Permian Basin operators to detect methane leaks in real time, accelerating repair processes and supporting environmental and safety goals. This development builds on partnerships like Chevron’s collaboration with Percepto, which began last year…
US Debuts Affordable LUCAS Combat Drone to Challenge Iran’s Shahed-136
The United States has introduced a budget-friendly combat drone that directly competes with Iran’s Shahed-136, aiming to bolster accessible airpower in contested regions. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth showcased the Low-Cost Uncrewed Combat Attack System (LUCAS) during a Pentagon event…
Veolia Harnesses Drone Thermal Imaging to Save Billions of Gallons in Water Leak Detection
Veolia North America has transformed its approach to managing aging water infrastructure by deploying drones equipped with thermal cameras, saving over 3 billion gallons of water in recent years. This innovative strategy reportedly addresses a critical issue in New Jersey’s…
The U.S. Government Just Launched a Secret Weapon Against DJI Drones – Section 232
The United States government is conducting a security investigation into DJI and Autel drones to assess whether their import or use poses a threat to national security. The outcome of this investigation seems predictable—it will likely align with the government’s…
Trump Proposes Mega Drone Deal with Ukraine to Address US Technological Shortfalls
President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky have initiated discussions on a potential “mega deal” that could see the United States acquiring battle-tested Ukrainian drones, while Ukraine purchases American weapons in return. This arrangement aims to bolster US drone capabilities,…
DJI Calls for Evidence-Based Review as NDAA Deadline Threatens US Drone Access
Congress passed the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 last December, setting a December 23, 2025, deadline for a national security agency to assess risks posed by Chinese-manufactured drones. With less than six months remaining, DJI has intensified…
Embry-Riddle Study Uncovers Drones Breaching FAA’s 400-Foot Limit, Heightening Mid-Air Collision Risks
Researchers at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University have uncovered patterns in drone operations that challenge safety norms, with many small uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) flying above the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) established 400-foot ceiling. This nationwide analysis highlights growing drone usage and…
New York City Enhances Beach Safety with Drone-Delivered Flotation Devices at Rockaway Beach
New York City has expanded its use of drones at Rockaway Beach, now deploying them to drop lifesaving flotation devices to swimmers in distress, building on years of surveillance for sharks and riptides. This initiative promises quicker interventions in dangerous…