Hawaii Drones: Stay informed on drone laws and news in Hawaii. Discover how drones are being used in various industries across the islands.
A routine fishing trip off the coast of Waikiki, Hawaii, took an unexpected turn on Friday, August 30, when boaters stumbled across a mysterious object floating in the ocean. The sleek, bright yellow object, initially mistaken for a capsized boat,…
A Drone Light Show created a powerful visual tribute to Lahaina’s heritage during the Puana Aloha no Lahaina concert, part of a week-long remembrance of the devastating August 2023 wildfires. The event, reported by Maui County, brought together music, community,…
SharkEye, a pioneering initiative at the University of California Santa Barbara’s Benioff Ocean Science Laboratory (BOSL), is using drones and Artificial Intelligence to monitor shark activity and protect swimmers at Padaro Beach, California. According to CNN, this innovative approach combines…
A recent drone survey near a homeless encampment in Hilo, Hawaii, led to a violent confrontation between county workers and encampment residents. The incident, reported by Island News, highlights the tensions surrounding drone use in sensitive areas and raises questions…
KHON2 reports that a California couple’s Hawaiian vacation turned into a nightmare when they were allegedly carjacked at gunpoint and pursued up Haleakalā volcano, with the suspects reportedly using a drone in their search. The Harrowing Incident Alex and Justina…
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…
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A Leap Forward in Emergency Response In a significant advancement for emergency services, Kaua‘i Search and Rescue (KSAR) has been granted a lifeline in the form of an $11,000 award from local State Farm agents. This grant is not just…
A Leap Forward at Dover Air Force Base In the spacious hangar of Delaware‘s Dover Air Force Base, an innovative inspection process unfolds. Unlike traditional scenes crowded with maintenance crews and their tools, this hangar, hosting the enormous Lockheed Martin…
Harnessing Drones for Public Safety The 2024 National Public Safety Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Conference is set to revolutionize the way drones are used in public safety. Scheduled for March 12 and 13 at the scenic Busch Gardens in Williamsburg,…
The Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) is expanding its drone program and modernizing the equipment to handle more emergency situations. Drones may be incredibly useful in various emergency situations, including spotting missing individuals, monitoring wildfires, and delivering life jackets to swimmers…
Drones aid the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa’s Marine Mammal Research Program (MMRP) and Dolphin Quest as they are conducting a scientific study aimed at better understanding the health of dolphin populations.
The tramway leading up to Koko Crater Summit in Hawaii will be closed off to the public this Tuesday morning as drone survey work is being performed.
A drone stops Honolulu firefighters during their battle with a large brush fire on Waianae. Honolulu Fire spokesman Capt. Jeffrey Roache said that helicopters resumed aerial operations after the drone operator was found and ordered to land his unmanned aircraft.
The Honolulu Fire Department uses drones to enforce stay-at-home and work-at-home order from Mayor Kirk Caldwell at local beaches around Oahu, city officials said on Friday.
Maui Police will start using drones for public announcements in the fight against the spreading Coronavirus. The DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise seems to be a favorite drone among local law enforcement and First Responders.
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