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Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Unveils Skydio Drone First Responder Program
The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office in Ohio has announced a comprehensive Drones as First Responders (DFR) program that will revolutionize their emergency response capabilities through automated drone deployment. The program, implemented in partnership with Skydio, represents one of the most…
Marion County Fire Rescue Enhances Emergency Response with Skydio X10 Drone
Marion County Fire Rescue (MCFR) has joined the growing ranks of U.S. fire departments embracing drone technology with their recent adoption of the Skydio X10 drone, marking a significant step forward in their emergency response capabilities, reports WCJB. Advanced Capabilities…
Drone Spotlight Guides Successful Night Rescue of Stranded Teen Hiker in Nevada
A drone equipped with powerful spotlight capabilities played a crucial role in a four-hour rescue operation of a stranded teenage hiker on Lone Mountain, demonstrating the expanding capabilities of drone technology in emergency response. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department…
U.S. Army tests drones for recon in Romania, Skydio & Anduril chosen
The U.S. Army tested two new drone systems, from Andril and Skydio near an air base in Romania to primarily support in surveillance and reconnaissance missions. As seen in the Ukraine-Russia war, a shift to smaller drones have played a…
US Lawmakers Push to Ban Chinese Drones While Industry Experts Defend DJI’s Position
A heated debate is underway in Washington as Republican lawmakers advocate for legislation to ban DJI drones, citing national security concerns. However, in a short film from the Financial Times, [former] DJI executives and industry experts warn that such a…
Romeo Durscher, Teal Drones Gets Army Bid, PI Special, Mysterious Drones Over Base, DJI 04 Unit Leaked
Welcome to Your Weekly UAS News Update. We have four drone news stories for you this week: Romeo Durscher, Teal Drones wins the Army SRR program, a special deal on our courses, more mysterious drones flying over bases, and lastly,…
Tulsa Fire Department Makes History with Largest-Ever Drone Response to Chemical Fire
The Tulsa Fire Department (TFD) deployed its most extensive drone operation to date, utilizing seven simultaneous drones to combat a dangerous petroleum tank farm fire at AXEL Royal facility in West Tulsa. This groundbreaking emergency response showcased the department’s advanced…
US Drone Makers Leverage ‘Battle-Tested in Ukraine’ Claims Despite Limited Combat Success
American drone makers, such as Skydio and Anduril, are increasingly using Ukraine’s battlefield as a marketing tool to secure lucrative Department of Defense contracts, raising questions about the ethics and effectiveness of this promotional strategy. In a well-researched Kyiv Independent…
Red Cat Unseats Skydio to Win U.S. Army’s Next-Gen Drone Contract
In a significant shift in the military drone landscape, Red Cat Holdings (NASDAQ: RCAT) has won the U.S. Army’s Short Range Reconnaissance (SRR) Program of Record contract, succeeding previous contract holder Skydio. The company’s Black Widow drone system, developed by…
Drone Ban Update, Skydio Buys GoPro Patents, DJI Enterprise Leak
Welcome to Weekly UAS News Update! We have three stories for you this week: a Chinese drone ban update, Skydio buys a whole bunch of GoPro patents, and lastly, a DJI Enterprise prototype that leaked after a crash. Let’s get…
Private Money Shapes Vegas Police Drone Program: Skydio’s $7.6M Deal Raises Questions
In a revealing investigation that pulls back the curtain on police technology funding, TechCrunch exposed how venture capitalist Ben Horowitz orchestrated a major drone deployment for the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) through unconventional channels. The Backroom Deal It…
Stefanik as UN Ambassador: A New Chapter in US-China Drone Relations
In a significant diplomatic development, President-elect Donald Trump has offered Representative Elise Stefanik (R-NY) the position of UN Ambassador, a move that could reshape the global drone industry. The appointment of this outspoken critic of Chinese technology firms signals potential…