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Amazon’s Drones Grounded by Arizona Heat
Amazon’s latest delivery drones are set to launch from just outside Phoenix, but don’t count on them for summer orders. The fleet can’t fly when temperatures exceed 104 degrees Fahrenheit. Drone Delivery Delays in Arizona Amazon plans to deploy its…
Texas Standoff: Armed Man Shot and Arrested After Drone-Assisted Manhunt
Drone Leads to Capture of Armed Suspect in Texas A routine traffic stop in Montgomery County, Texas, turned into a dramatic drone-assisted manhunt on May 21. A passenger in the vehicle, 19-year-old Jeremy Hebert, reportedly fired at a deputy and…
Texas Attorney Defies FAA Drone Ban to Expose Environmental Disaster
Railroad Commission Files Complaint The Texas Railroad Commission (RRC) has filed a complaint with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) against Sarah Stogner, an oil and gas attorney and candidate for the 143rd district attorney. The complaint alleges that Stogner violated…
Organ Transplant Agency in St. Louis Eyes Drones for Faster Blood Sample Transport
A St. Louis-based organ transplant agency is looking into using unmanned drones to transport blood samples and medical supplies faster and cheaper across the Midwest. Mid-America Transplant’s aim is reportedly to speed up the process of confirming organ donor eligibility…
DES Drone Team: Central Texas’s New Heroes
The Directorate of Emergency Services (DES) drone team at Fort Cavazos has emerged as modern-day heroes, rescuing soldiers trapped by floods during recent severe weather in Central Texas. Led by James Wallace, Battalion 1 Chief of the Fort Cavazos Fire…
Fly High: South Plains College’s Drone Certification Program
South Plains College Offers Cutting-Edge Drone Certification Classes Drones are everywhere, from recreational parks to professional job sites. If you’ve ever wanted to get in on the action and learn to fly these fascinating devices, South Plains College in Lubbock,…
Walmart’s Drone Delivery Takes Off in Dallas
Walmart’s drone delivery service is expanding in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, aiming to make drone-based delivery a norm for thousands of households. By partnering with Wing and Zipline, the retail giant is setting the stage for a new era of…
From Dorm Room to Drone Skies: Hylio’s Agricultural Ascent
On a typical humid afternoon in Richmond, Texas, a herd of black cattle grazes undisturbed under the buzz of overhead drones. This scene at the Wodagyu Ranch is not just a glimpse of modern farming but a testament to the…
High-Tech Heroes: How Drones Are Rescuing Animals in Flood-Stricken Texas
In the wake of severe flooding in Central Texas, Justin Cox and his team at Backcountry Drones LLC have turned to advanced technology to perform an essential rescue mission, reports KWTX. Using DJI drones equipped with thermal lenses, they are…
Drones Take to the Skies for Arlington Food Bank Deliveries
High-Tech Drones Help for Food Distribution In Arlington, Texas, a novel pilot project featuring drones and autonomous vehicles is set to revolutionize how food is delivered to mobility-challenged residents. This initiative, a collaboration between the city and the Tarrant Area…
Houston Hospital to Fly Drones for Medical Deliveries in 2026
Memorial Hermann Partners with Zipline to Revolutionize Patient Care In a groundbreaking move, Memorial Hermann Health System has reportedly announced plans to launch a drone delivery service for specialty prescriptions and medical supplies starting in 2026. The Houston-based hospital system…
Woman Rescued from Floodwaters Thanks to Drone Operator
A woman was rescued from rising floodwaters in Willis, Texas, on Thursday morning after a drone operator spotted her stranded vehicle and alerted authorities. The incident reportedly occurred at the intersection of Rockrose Ranch and Calvary Road, where heavy rainfall…