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The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is stepping up its drone game. They’re looking for a cloud-based software provider to help manage their growing fleet of uncrewed aerial systems (UAS), according to a recent federal contracts posting. The goal? To boost efficiency and make it easier to respond to public records requests. Growing Fleet, Growing…
A 10-year-old Louisiana girl is now home safe after an Arkansas company used a DJI drone to help locate her. The Webster Parish Sheriff’s Office reported that the girl was found around 11 p.m. on Sunday, thanks to the efforts of Drone Management Services from Magnolia, Arkansas. Drone to the Rescue The girl was reported…
A Russian national living in Sarasota, Florida, was arrested on Monday for smuggling, money laundering, and illegally exporting technology that could be used in drone production to Russia. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the charges, highlighting the seriousness of the allegations, reports Reuters. The Charges and Allegations The indictment alleges that Denis Postovoy,…
The DJI Air 3S drone is in the FCC database, signaling an imminent launch. This appearance typically precedes an official release by 2–6 weeks.
British cinematographer Rob Hardy used DJI’s innovative Ronin 4D to film Alex Garland’s 2024 movie ‘Civil War,’ pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in Hollywood filmmaking. A Game-Changing Camera for a $50 Million Blockbuster The Ronin 4D, an $8,000 camera system, was used extensively to shoot ground-based, run-and-gun scenes in the $50 million Hollywood production.…
A tense standoff in downtown Olympia, Washington, was defused thanks to the strategic deployment of a high-tech drone. The incident, which took place on Thursday, showcased the effectiveness of drone technology in law enforcement operations, according to KOMO News. SWAT Team Deploys Special Drone The Thurston County SWAT team responded to a call for assistance…
Drones Revolutionizing Cattle Management: UK’s Groundbreaking Project The University of Kentucky’s Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment has secured a $910,000 grant from the USDA to develop and refine drone technology in cattle management. This five-year project, titled “Precision Livestock Management: Cattle Monitoring and Herding Using Cooperative Drones,” aims to revolutio
NATO’s facing a growing dilemma as Russian drones and missiles increasingly violate member states’ airspace. This info comes from a recent report by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, highlighting the alliance’s struggle to respond effectively without escalating the conflict. Airspace Violations Becoming More Common The frequency of these incursions is on the rise: These violations are…
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