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Police

Toronto Police Charge Seven Drone Pilots During Blue Jays Playoffs, Including Micro-Drone Operators

Toronto police charged seven people for illegally flying drones over Rogers Centre during American League Championship Series games on October 12-13, using specialized detection technology to intercept the unauthorized flights. The Toronto Police Emergency Management and Public Order Unit laid eight charges against the operators for violating Canadian Aviation Regulations and breaching a federally

Haye KestelooOct 19

Skydio

No Kings, No Parachutes, No Problem?! NYPD Flies Skydio Drones Directly Over NYC Protest Crowds

The NYPD deployed at least six or seven Skydio X10 drones over Saturday’s ‘No Kings’ protest march in Manhattan—or maybe it was eight or nine, officers weren’t entirely sure—but they were crystal clear about one thing: not a single one of these Skydio drones had parachutes. And when you’re flying 4.65-pound (2.11 kg) unmanned aircraft…

Haye KestelooOct 18

Amazon

Amazon Drone Makes Emergency Sidewalk Landing Days After Resuming Flights Post-Crane Crash

An Amazon Prime Air delivery drone made an unplanned landing on a Goodyear, Arizona sidewalk on Tuesday, just 10 days after the company resumed operations following a double crane crash that remains under federal investigation. Resident Austyn C. discovered the grounded MK30 drone while checking his mailbox, ABC15 reports. The October 14 incident marks the…

Haye KestelooOct 17

Amazon

SkyTrade Promises Drone Air Rights Income — But the Legal Foundation Is Shaky

A blockchain startup is offering property owners the chance to monetize low-altitude airspace for drone operations. Legal experts say the underlying property rights don’t exist under current law. SkyTrade, a Delaware-based startup, is building what it calls the world’s first marketplace for air rights, promising property owners they can earn passive income by renting airspace…

Haye KestelooOct 17

DJI

DJI Mavic 4 Pro Crashes 8 Seconds After Takeoff: Why Even Flagship Drones Need Hover Tests

A DJI Mavic 4 Pro, DJI’s newest flagship drone, suffered catastrophic propeller failure just eight seconds into a hover test, crashing from approximately 10 feet and breaking an arm. The drone incident serves as a stark reminder that even high-end drones can fail without warning, and that pre-flight inspections alone aren’t enough to guarantee safe…

Haye KestelooOct 17

DJI

Creator Tests DJI Mic 3’s New Features and Finds One Critical Flaw

Think Media has published an in-depth hands-on review of DJI’s new Mic 3 wireless microphone system, praising its compact design and professional features while uncovering a surprising design flaw with the magnetic mount—and offering a simple free fix. In this video review, the creator walks through the Mic 3’s impressive feature set, from its half-size…

Haye KestelooOct 17

DJI

DJI Mini 5 Pro Focus Track User Guide (POI, Spotlight and ActiveTrack)

Good day, folks. Shawn here from Air Photography. I’ve been working on a series of videos for those brand new to the Mini 5 Pro to help familiarize them with some of the drone’s features and capabilities. The other day, I uploaded a beginner’s guide on how to create waypoint missions. In today’s video, we’re…

Shawn Air PhotographyOct 17

DJI

Westwood Police Thermal Drone Locates Missing Person in Wooded Search and Rescue

A DJI Matrice 4T thermal drone helped the Westwood Police Dept. quickly locate a missing and endangered person in a densely wooded area

Haye KestelooOct 16

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