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The Wyoming Police Department is going from one drone to three. The Wyoming City Council approved $26,226 for two new aircraft on May 18 in a 5-1 vote, with one council member dissenting on surveillance grounds. The department flew its existing drone 131 times in 2025, and command staff say the additional units will close…
Imagine drones buzzing over a Martian crater, scooping up alien dirt like it’s auditioning for a sci-fi flick. That’s not just a dream
So far this wildfire season, aerial firefighting activities have faced the persistent nuisance of 21 “public drone incursions,” the National Interagency Fire Center reported. These incidents have predominantly occurred in the U.S. West, with five cases in California, three in Arizona, three in New Mexico, two in Colorado, and one each in Wyoming, Nevada, Oregon,…
Jackson Hole residents witnessed a drone flight over the Snake River on Monday, May 20. This operation, conducted by Jackson Hole Fire/EMS
Thermal Imaging Drones: A Hot Tool for Cold Cases In an era where technology advances by leaps and bounds, law enforcement agencies are not left behind. Recently, two separate incidents in Idaho Falls, Idaho, and Sublette County, Wyoming, have underscored the crucial role of thermal imaging drones in advancing investigations and rescue operations, reports Local…
DJI Drones: Revolutionizing Wildlife Conservation In the serene and sprawling landscapes of Wyoming, a silent revolution is underway, drastically transforming the realm of wildlife management. DJI drones, once predominantly associated with recreational photography are now at the forefront of an environmental breakthrough. Tasked with a mission far beyond their initial design, these unmanned aerial
The City Commission’s fiscal committee unanimously gave the nod for an approximately $100,000 purchase, accounting for eight DJI drones for law
A Wyoming drone pilot and State geologists help to find unmarked graves and map the Cedar Hills Cemetery at Fort Pierre in South Dakota.
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