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Drones Zap Weeds from the Sky: The Future of Pasture Management
Drones are no longer just for epic aerial shots or helping your neighbor’s lost guinea pig. They’re revolutionizing agriculture, and the latest buzz is their role in pasture weed management. At the UF/IFAS Range Cattle Research and Education Center, researchers…
Israeli Military Modifies DJI Drones for Attacks and Surveillance in Gaza
An investigation by Al Jazeera’s Sanad verification agency reveals that the Israeli military has adapted commercial DJI drones to carry explosives and conduct surveillance in Gaza, targeting civilians and infrastructure. This development raises serious concerns for drone professionals about the…
DJI Drone AED Delivery System Saves Critical Minutes at Ski Race
Medical teams at the American Birkebeiner ski race have implemented an innovative drone-based emergency response system that delivers Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) to remote locations along the course, potentially saving crucial minutes in cardiac emergency situations. The collaboration, spearheaded by…
Dunwoody Police Deploys Cutting-Edge Drone First Responder Program, Reaching Emergencies in 90 Seconds
Dunwoody Police Department has become the latest metro Atlanta law enforcement agency to revolutionize emergency response by deploying drones that can reach incidents faster than officers navigating through suburban traffic. The department’s new Flock Safety drone system can deploy from…
Drones Prove Lifesaving Potential in Colorado Teen Rescue at Roxborough State Park
In a striking demonstration of drone technology’s evolving role in search and rescue, a pair of teenagers lost during a hike in Colorado’s Roxborough State Park were safely guided back by a drone broadcasting their parents’ voices. The incident, reported…
Danish Municipalities Fly 223 DJI Drones Despite U.S. Security Blacklist
In a striking revelation from Danish television network TV 2, at least 71 municipalities across Denmark are operating a fleet of 223 drones manufactured by Chinese firm Da Jiang Innovations (DJI), a company blacklisted by U.S. authorities over national security…
DJI’s New Power Expansion Battery 2000 Redefines Portable Energy with Massive 2048Wh Capacity
DJI has unveiled its latest innovation in portable power solutions, introducing the DJI Power Expansion Battery 2000, a revolutionary power station that delivers an impressive 2048Wh capacity in a remarkably compact 23.5L form factor. This release marks a significant milestone…
Drone Tech Takes Flight in Montana’s Elk Country: A Game-Changer for Hunters
In the rugged terrain of south-central Montana, a late September night brought an unexpected alliance between traditional hunting and cutting-edge technology. Drone operator Koby Steinmann received an urgent call from elk hunters in need of assistance. The hunters had successfully…
DJI Mavic 3E gets CAT 2, Serious Drone Injury, Aloft LAANC Onboarding, & DJI Neo
Welcome to Your Weekly UAS News Update We have four stories for you this week: the Mavic 3 Enterprise gets Category 2 approval, which is a big deal; a Part 107 serious injury, we’ll talk about the details; Aloft completes…
Kansas Man Shot After Firing at Officers and Police Drone
A confrontation in Minneapolis, Kansas led to a man being shot multiple times by law enforcement after he allegedly fired at officers and a police drone, reports The Wichita Eagle. The incident, which occurred on Saturday, highlights the increasingly complex…
Grounding Our Heroes: Misguided Drone Legislation Hides the True Motive
As Capitol Hill debates H.R. 2864, the Countering CCP Drones Act, it’s clear to me that this misguided legislation threatens to ground our heroes and compromise public safety for political gain. Let me explain. As the CEO and Founder of…
U.S. Police Favor DJI Drones Despite Washington’s Crackdown
The Rising Dependence on DJI Drones Kentucky’s Hardin County sheriffs’ first drone, a DJI Matrice 300, became a game-changer in 2021 when it swiftly identified teenagers vandalizing a large farm. This success led the department to build a fleet of…