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Woman Rescued from Floodwaters Thanks to Drone Operator
A woman rescued from rising floodwaters in Willis, Texas, on Thursday morning after a drone operator spotted her vehicle and alerted authorities.
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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 Musk’s Texas-based companies through stunning aerial drone footage. With over 33,000 YouTube subscribers and nearly…
United States
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, made possible by generous donations from UNT alumnus Jim McNatt and the College of Engineering,…
Technology
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 and efficient farming methods. Let’s dive into what this means for the future of agriculture…
DJI
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 enthusiasts inch closer to the launch site, craving a front-row seat to history, they’re met…
Amazon
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 by John Hooper, a resident near the Amazon drone base in College Station, Texas. His…
Drone Delivery
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 the seemingly endless rows of cars, Stephen Raeside, TAFB’s chief external affairs officer, noticed a…
Forest Service
Drones Pose Threat to Firefighters in Texas Wildfire Crisis
In the midst of battling the largest wildfire in Texas history, officials have issued a stern warning about the dangers posed by civilian drones.
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