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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…
Drone Enthusiast Captures Elon Musk’s Texas Empire from Above
San Antonian Joe Tegtmeyer’s Unique Perspective on Tesla, SpaceX, and The Boring Company In a remarkable journey from Air Force pilot to YouTube sensation, San Antonian Joe Tegtmeyer has found a new passion in retirement: documenting the growth of Elon…
Drone Delivery Shuffle: Amazon Moves from California to Arizona
Amazon Ends Prime Air Drone Delivery in California, Expands to Arizona Amazon is making significant changes to its Prime Air drone delivery program. The company announced it will be closing its drone delivery site in Lockeford, California, while simultaneously launching…
Washington State Expands Funding for Law Enforcement Drones Despite Privacy Concerns
Washington State, one of the earliest and largest adopters of law enforcement drones, is allocating additional funding for vehicle-tracking technologies, including unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The Washington State Department of Commerce has reportedly set aside $1.43 million for proposals, with…
Drone News: Anzu Robotics, DJI Power 1000, Sun ‘n Fun
Welcome to the weekly UAS news update. We have three stories for you this week: Anzu Robotics releases the Raptor, we have some new DJI releases, and then we have a drone show at Sun ‘n Fun that was absolutely…
Former Fire Chief Turned Drone Advocate Shares Insights on Public Safety and Legislation
Wayne Baker’s Journey from Firefighting to DJI In a recent interview, Wayne Baker, former fire chief and current Director of Stakeholder Engagement at DJI, shared his experiences and insights on the use of drones in public safety and the challenges…
UNT’s New Drone Testing Facility Set to Revolutionize Transportation
The University of North Texas (UNT) has unveiled its latest addition to Discovery Park, the UNT Advanced Air Mobility test facility. This massive, state-of-the-art drone testing center is poised to transform the transportation landscape in the United States. The facility,…
FAA Gives Green Light to Agricultural Drone Swarms
In a groundbreaking move, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted an exemption allowing the use of “drone swarms” in agriculture, as reported by KFGO. This innovative approach, pioneered by Texas-based drone manufacturer Hylio, signifies a shift towards more cost-effective…
Connecticut’s Drone Dilemma: Navigating the Balance Between Security and Cost
Fears Over Foreign Drones Stir Legislative Action In a move that’s raising eyebrows and igniting debates, Connecticut is on the verge of banning towns from purchasing drones manufactured in China and Russia. This proposed legislation, spearheaded by top state Senate…
SpaceX’s High-Tech Crowd Control: Drones on Duty at Starship Launch
A Drone’s Warning: Stay Back for Blast-Off At the cutting edge of space exploration, where the colossal Starship of SpaceX is poised for its third monumental launch from South Texas, an unexpected player steals the spotlight – a drone. As…
The Sky’s New Buzz: The Amazon Drone Dilemma in College Station
Drones vs. Tranquility: A Local’s Lament Imagine kicking back, enjoying the mild charm of a Texas winter day, blue skies above, and a peaceful quiet around—only for it to be shattered by the buzzing of drones. That’s the picture painted…
Revolutionizing Food Delivery: Drones and Robots Take on the “Last Mile” in Arlington
A Leap Towards Future Food Banks: Arlington’s Pilot Program In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Tarrant Area Food Bank (TAFB) became a lifeline for many, dishing out around 1 million meals weekly through their “mega-mobile” centers. Yet, despite…