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DJI Neo 2 Wind Test: Can This Tiny Drone Handle 30 MPH Gusts?

DJI Neo 2 wind test! In this video, the winds were gusting between 40 and 50 km/h (25-31 mph), and I wanted to show you how this tiny drone works

Ray DC RainmakerNov 24

Amazon

Amazon Doubles Down On Michigan Drone Delivery With Hazel Park Expansion

Amazon is expanding its Prime Air drone delivery service deeper into metro Detroit, announcing plans to fly packages from its Hazel Park fulfillment center to nearby neighborhoods before the end of 2025. The move doubles Amazon’s Michigan drone footprint just weeks after launching service in Pontiac. 12 Amazon Delivery Drones, 7.5-Mile Radius A fleet of…

Haye KestelooNov 24

Skydio

Pickens County deputies credit drones for fast saves and safer policing

The Pickens County Sheriff’s Office in South Carolina is proving how valuable drones have become for everyday policing. Last Saturday, November 15, deputies were called to search for a missing young man. Sergeant Reed Kent arrived on scene, launched his drone, and within minutes spotted the individual using thermal imaging. Kent guided ground units straight…

Rafael SuárezNov 24

Skydio

FBI Seeks AI-Powered Surveillance Drones With Facial Recognition As Police Departments Rapidly Expand Warrantless Aerial Monitoring

The FBI is actively seeking to equip surveillance drones with artificial intelligence capabilities including facial recognition, license plate readers, and weapon detection systems, according to federal procurement documents published by The Intercept Thursday. The move comes as approximately 1,500 US law enforcement agencies already operate drone programs with minimal oversight. FBI Issues Reques

Haye KestelooNov 23

Skydio

No Audit, No Agency, No Due Process: DJI Reveals Why December 23 Ban Will Happen By Default

DJI published its most comprehensive public statement addressing the looming U.S. market ban, confirming that no federal agency has begun the security audit mandated by Congress—despite the company requesting the review nine months ago. With just 30 days until the December 23, 2025 deadline, DJI’s official blog post reveals a bureaucratic trap: the National Defense…

Haye KestelooNov 23

Skydio

Omaha PD Launch Nebraska’s First DFR Drone Program

As First Alert 6 reports, the Omaha Police Department is taking a big step forward today with the official launch of Nebraska’s first Drones as First Responders program and city leaders are ready to show how drones will help officers reach emergencies faster and safer. The department says the goal is simple. Respond faster. Keep…

Rafael SuárezNov 22

The High Cost of Security: Why the "Pain" of a DJI Ban Means Lives Lost, Not Just Lost Profits - Drones Favored by Utah Search and Rescue Crews: Enhancing Efficiency in Wilderness Operations

DJI

Why the “Pain” of a DJI Drone Ban Means Lives Lost, Not Just Lost Profits

Why the DJI drone ban means body bags, not just economic pain. First responders lose life-saving tools while American manufacturers remain years behind.

Haye KestelooNov 22

The Florida Drone Ban: A Costly Transition for Taxpayers and Agencies - New Florida Senate bill could pave way for police drones - Police drone helps to find two young children who were missing in Florida

DJI

Florida’s DJI Drone Ban: A $200 Million Disaster With No Evidence

Florida DJI Drone Ban, blueprint for disaster massive destruction of taxpayer value, reduced first responder capabilities, no evidence of security threats

Haye KestelooNov 22

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