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Teen Evades Police on Bike in Port St. Lucie, Caught After Drone Search

A teenager's attempt to evade law enforcement in Port St. Lucie, Florida led to a swift drone response from local police. The incident began when

Haye KestelooAug 9

Iran

Bulgarian Company Launches Suicide Drone Production Expanding Tactical Capabilities

The Bulgarian company, Samel-90, has started producing a new one-way attack unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) known as SAMJET. This drone, created with help from Swiss defense experts ALIDRONE SAGL, is designed to be both cost-effective and quick to produce, reports Defence Blog. Its design is similar to the Iranian Shahed-136 drone. The SAMJET is a…

Haye KestelooAug 9

Drone Delivery

Heavy Duty Drone Works at Offshore Wind Farm: Enhancing Efficiency and Safety

Danish green power giant Ørsted made a advancement by deploying heavy-lift cargo drones at the Borssele 1&2 Offshore Wind Farm.

Haye KestelooAug 9

Police

Drone Technology Aids in Locating Missing Person in Texas

In a remarkable display of drone technology, the Sherman Police Department deployed its drone team early Sunday morning to assist Grayson County deputies in locating a missing man suffering from Alzheimer’s. Thanks to the drone’s capabilities, the individual was found and safely returned to his family. This incident highlights the increasing role of drone technology…

Haye KestelooAug 8

Police

Tybee Island Police Department Enhances Emergency Response with DJI Drones

New DJI Drone Technology for Public Safety The Tybee Island Police Department has recently introduced two new DJI drones, marking a significant advancement in their emergency response capabilities, reports WJCL 22 ABC News. According to assistant police chief Bertram Whitley, these drones will revolutionize how the department handles various situations, from search and rescue missions…

Haye KestelooAug 8

United States

Secret Service to Boost Drone Surveillance After Trump Assassination Attempt

The U.S. Secret Service plans to increase its use of surveillance drones following the attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump, according to the agency’s acting director Ronald Rowe. The announcement comes in response to a shooting incident at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on July 13, as reported by AFP News. Drone Coverage…

Haye KestelooAug 8

DJI

Drones to Replace Sherpas in Treacherous Everest Icefall Crossings

Cargo drones are set to revolutionize mountaineering on Mount Everest, potentially saving lives and improving safety for Sherpas. According to a recent report from Explorers Web, successful tests conducted last spring have led Nepalese authorities to approve the use of drones for transporting gear and retrieving trash between Base Camp and Camp 1. A Safer…

Haye KestelooAug 8

Drone as First Responder

NYC Drones Alert Residents About Flood Threats

New York City officials have deployed drones to warn residents about potential flash flooding. Heavy rainfall is expected to hit the city from Tuesday afternoon until midday Wednesday, posing significant flooding risks to low-lying areas and basement dwellers. This innovative approach aims to ensure public safety as extreme weather events become more frequent due to…

Haye KestelooAug 7

Technology

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