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A police drone helped Hingham, Massachusetts officers track down and arrest a 17-year-old suspect who allegedly broke into approximately 60 unlocked vehicles in a single night. The aerial deployment, coordinated with K-9 units and neighboring Norwell Police, demonstrates how suburban law enforcement agencies are increasingly turning to drone technology to tackle property crime. Hingham Police…
Wisconsin State Farmer wrote about it and told us: It’s a classic double-edged sword, and it’s a conversation we all need to be having.
We have three stories for you this week. First, DEXA secures a nationwide BVLOS waiver for drone deliveries. DroneDeploy launches Progress AI, and a drone pilot finds a missing girl in Wisconsin. Let’s get to it. First of all, let me acknowledge the fact that I am not Greg. It’s Ben. Greg and the team…
Buckle up, pilots: The FAA just ditched outdated rules, opening skies to advanced light-sport aircraft – including potential eVTOL game-changers. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced a new FAA rule at the EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, that eliminates outdated regulations hindering innovation and safety in recreational Light Sport aviation. This development expands the…
Drone fans, prepare to have your heartstrings tugged! A volunteer drone pilot in Milton, Wisconsin, used a DJI drone to find a missing 4-year-old girl in a dense cornfield.
In a groundbreaking study, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point graduate student Amanda Griswold has harnessed drone technology to redefine how scientists monitor waterfowl populations, offering a less invasive, more precise tool for preserving Wisconsin’s vital wetland ecosystems. Her research, supported by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and conservation groups, reveals dron
American Birkebeiner ski race medical teams use a drone emergency response system that delivers Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs)
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have four stories for you this week. First, the DJI Mavic 4 Pro launch date, specs, and pricing have been leaked. Second, a research team developed a battery that lets drones fly in extreme temperatures—and when we say extreme, we mean extreme. Third, a missing woman in…
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