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Firefighters

Drones Disrupt Firefighting Efforts in Washington

Washington state firefighters are at their wits' end. Drones, flown by onlookers, are hovering over wildfires, making the job even more difficult.

Haye KestelooAug 23

FAA

Biden taps Denver Airport CEO Phil Washington as new FAA Administrator

The White House intends to put forth Phil Washington, as their candidate for the position of the Federal Aviation Administration or FAA Administrator.

Haye KestelooJul 6

U.S. Fish & Wildlife uses a drone to monitor Skagit Wildlife Area habitat

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Washington State uses drone to monitor Skagit Wildlife Area habitat

Fish & Wildlife Service used a drone to monitor Skagit Wildlife Area habitat in Washington collecting photos of 1,200 acres of tidal marshes.

Haye KestelooSep 10

Air Photography

Seattle ‘Karen’ confronts black drone pilot of using DJI Mavic 2 Pro to film women

A white woman, referred to as 'Karen', confronts a black drone pilot and real estate photographer of using his DJI Mavic 2 Pro to film women.

Haye KestelooAug 1

The Centralia Police Department is continuing to search for a 93-year-old man reported missing earlier this week. Drones will be used in the search efforts.

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Drone used in search for missing 93-year-old man in Washington State

The Centralia Police Department is continuing to search for a 93-year-old man reported missing earlier this week. Drones will be used in the

Haye KestelooJul 9

Technology

Washington State University uses drones to deter birds in trials

Washington State University has used drones to deter birds in trials. Hovering unmanned aerial systems or drones over fruit blocks such as

Haye KestelooJun 17

Black Lives Matter

Drone captures ‘Black Lives Matter’ street art in Brooklyn, New York

Black Lives Matter street art showed up in Washington, D.C., and Seattle, but now it is painted on the streets in Brooklyn captured by drone.

Haye KestelooJun 15

Technology

WiBotic raises $5.7M to expand wireless drone charging business

WiBotic announces today that the company has raised $5.7M to expand wireless drone charging business with new product offerings and enhanced customer support. WiBotic’s CEO Ben Waters plans to grow the sales team over the next few months.

Haye KestelooJun 11

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