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The Rise of U.S. Drones Amid Anti-China Sentiment

Skydio

First Responders Fight to Keep Chinese DJI Drones in US Skies

Police departments and rescue workers are pushing back against efforts to ban Chinese-made DJI drones in the United States, according to a

Haye KestelooAug 7

DJI

DJI M30T: Hands On Search And Rescue With Drone

Did you know that drones are actually used in search and rescue situations? Well today we have an expert, Kyle Nordfors from Weber County Search and Rescue in Utah, to talk about this. I’m going to show you some real world scenarios and also teach you some tips and tricks to help you get started…

Greg ReverdiauJun 17

DRONE DISASTER: RUSSIA’S MILITARY BLUNDER HITS HOME

United States

Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Keep Drones Out of Terrorist Hands

Rosen and Romney Aim to Prevent Drone Attacks on U.S. Troops Sens. Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) and Mitt Romney (R-Utah) introduced the Combating Foreign Terrorist Drones Act this week to the Senate. The bill seeks to disrupt the sale of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to terror groups like Al-Qaeda, Islamic State and the Houthis in Yemen.…

Haye KestelooJun 16

Police

AI-Driven Drones: The Future of Search and Rescue?

Using drones for search and rescue in the rugged Scottish Highlands is becoming more efficient thanks to AI. A team from the University of Glasgow, led by Jan-Hendrik Ewers, is exploring how machine learning can enhance search strategies, reports MIT Technology Review. Revolutionizing Search and Rescue The Highlands present a unique challenge for rescue operations.…

Haye KestelooMay 30