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Do You Need 2 Pilots On The DJI Inspire 3? – Vision Assist Update
I absolutely love the DJI Inspire 3. Its speed, camera quality, and onboard technology make this one of the best aerial platforms for taking photos and videos. This drone is undoubtedly big and serves a specific purpose for high-end shoots…
Scottsdale Police to Launch High-Tech Drone for Public Safety
The Scottsdale Police Department is preparing to roll out a new, high-tech drone designed by Aerodome to enhance community safety. This advanced drone, capable of flying at speeds up to 53 mph and covering a 3-mile radius, will serve as…
Chinese Special Ops Employ Bird-like Drone in Military Exercise
A recent video release by Chinese military-affiliated media showcased the use of a biomimetic drone disguised as a small bird by an elite Chinese special operations force during a shooting competition. The event, held on August 1, coincided with China’s…
Belmont Embraces Drone Technology for Public Safety and City Operations
Belmont, California is set to launch a new drone program, equipping its police department, first responders, and public works officials with unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for the first time. This move, reported by The Daily Journal, puts the Peninsula city…
Drone Registration: What You Need to Know
Hi everyone! Today, we’re going to talk about drone registration. I know it’s a topic that a lot of people don’t like to consider or think about, but it is a fact that in the United States, when you purchase…
AI-Powered Drones Keep Beachgoers Safe from Sharks in California
SharkEye, a pioneering initiative at the University of California Santa Barbara’s Benioff Ocean Science Laboratory (BOSL), is using drones and artificial intelligence to monitor shark activity and protect swimmers at Padaro Beach, California. According to CNN, this innovative approach combines…
Annapolis Police Consider Drone Program for Rapid Crime Scene Response
Annapolis city officials are exploring the implementation of a drone program to enhance police response capabilities, according to a recent report from Capital Gazette. The proposed initiative aims to provide law enforcement with a bird’s-eye view of crime scenes, potentially…
Hamilton County’s Drone Team Gears Up for Expanded Operations with FAA Licensing
The Hamilton County Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Team in Tennessee is taking steps to broaden its drone capabilities, according to Local 3 News. Team members recently underwent training for the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Part 107 Test, aiming to obtain…
US Senators Urged to Ban Chinese DJI Drones from American Skies
As we reported recently, a new push to ban DJI drones is underway in the US Senate. This latest attempt comes after a previous proposal to outlaw the Chinese-made unmanned aircraft was dropped from the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA),…
Montgomery County Police Drone Program Hits 1,000 Flights, Hailed as ‘Huge Success’
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) in Maryland has reached a significant milestone with its drone program, completing its 1,000th flight. This achievement comes as police officials tout the program’s effectiveness in law enforcement operations. Drone Program’s Impact on Policing…
Water Rescue Gets High-Tech Boost: Fire Authority Unveils Waterproof Drone
The South San Joaquin County Fire Authority (SSJCFA) in California has added a new tool to its water rescue arsenal – a waterproof drone capable of landing on and taking off from water. According to Tracy Press, this cutting-edge technology…
Man Arrested for Flying Over SpaceX, 2 New Drone Rumors, & Drone Spying at the Olympics
Welcome to your weekly UAS News update. You may notice Greg is absent. I’m Ben. I usually edit these news updates for you every Friday, but today I’m filling in as most of the team is in Oshkosh. We have…
