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EccoDrone Uses AI Drones to Clean Up Our Beaches
Lake Michigan looks calm from a distance, but the sand tells a different story. A group of students who spend their free time around the lake noticed something that could not be unseen once spotted. Trash everywhere. Cigarette butts half…
Drone News: DJI Neo 2 Release and Avata 360 Leak, Syracuse Police Drone Program Grounded, & New U.S. Spray Drone
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have three stories for you this week. DJI has a bunch of releases and rumors. We have the Syracuse Police Department program that’s having a bunch of issues. And then a new…
Drone Shot in Maine During Search for Missing Dogs Prompts Federal Investigation
A commercial drone operated by 2A Tac Air Services was shot out of the sky in Corinth, Maine, on Tuesday, September 9, while assisting in a search for two missing beagles, according to WMTW. The drone’s operator, Rob Russell, says…
Vermont Electric Cooperative to Deploy Drones for Inspections in June 2025
In a significant step for utility management, Vermont Electric Cooperative (VEC) will expand its inspection program utilizing drones across northern Vermont in June 2025, covering over half of its service territory. This initiative, aims to enhance grid reliability and safety…
Missing Pet? NY Drone Expert Has 90% Success Rate
In an innovative application of drone technology, retired State Police investigator Chad Tavernia has revolutionized pet recovery services in northern New York’s challenging terrain. Operating North Country Drone Search & Recovery, Tavernia has successfully located 42 dogs and 11 other…
Police Drone Programs Take Flight Across the US, Raising Privacy Concerns
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) reports that “drone as first responder” (DFR) programs are rapidly gaining popularity among law enforcement agencies across the United States. These programs involve deploying camera-equipped drones to 911 call locations before officers arrive, ostensibly to…
Malone Man’s Drone Helps Find Missing Dogs: 18 Rescued Since January
Retired Trooper Turns Drone Pilot to Save Lost Pets In Malone, New York, Chad Tavernia is using his drone to reunite families with their lost dogs. Tavernia, a retired New York State Police trooper and investigator, has reportedly successfully located…
Vermont Team Heads to National Aerial Drone Championships
Drones are buzzing around a Vermont high school as students prepare to compete in the National Aerial Drone Championships in West Virginia. The River Valley Tech Club, which hosted Vermont’s first aerial drone tournament in January, will reportedly represent the…
Soaring Controversy: The Battle Over Drone Surveillance in Vermont
In Vermont, a proposed bill aiming to restrict drone usage near private properties has recently soared into the legislative spotlight. While it initially failed to clear the crossover deadline, lawmakers have ingeniously kept its hopes alive by incorporating its provisions…
Drone Pilots Face New Restrictions: Vermont Bill Aims to Protect Privacy
Legislation Targets Drone Surveillance Over Private Property In Vermont, lawmakers are discussing a new bill that would restrict drone usage over private property in an effort to protect homeowner privacy. The proposed legislation, known as H.284, would prohibit flying drones…
Milton Police Department Enhances Search and Rescue Efforts with New DJI Drones
In a significant technological upgrade, the Milton Police Department has recently bolstered its operational capabilities by adding two advanced DJI drones to its ranks. These additions mark the inception of the department’s dedicated drone search and rescue unit, a move…
Heroic Drone Rescues Missing Toddler in Vermont
In northern Vermont, a 2-year-old boy went missing, sparking immediate concern. The child disappeared from Creager Road in Montgomery on Monday night. His worried family believed he “had walked away from their home and possibly gone into the woods,” initiating…