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Grounding Our Heroes: Misguided Drone Legislation Hides the True Motive
As Capitol Hill debates H.R. 2864, Countering CCP Drones Act, it's clear to me that this misguided legislation threatens to ground our drone heroes
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Drone Camera Crews Win Union Coverage in Film and TV Industry
Major Studios Agree to Union Terms In a significant development for drone camera crews, major film and television studios have agreed to cover these workers under the IATSE union agreement. This change follows a recent arbitration victory by the International Cinematographers Guild (IATSE Local 600) against Warner Bros, reports The Hollywood Reporter. Victory for Drone…
Search & Rescue
Man Pleads No Contest to Filming Woman and Girl with Drone
Papillion Resident Faces Felony Charges for Unlawful Surveillance Jamal Gloe, a 27-year-old man from Papillion, Nebraska, entered a plea of “no contest” on Wednesday to four counts of intentionally filming a person without consent using a drone. Each count carries a potential sentence of up to two years in prison and a $10,000 fine, reports…
Technology
Drone Deliveries: UAVOS Demonstrates Medical Supply Transport
UAVOS Conducts Successful Medical Drone Delivery Demonstration UAVOS has successfully demonstrated the feasibility and impact of beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) medical drone deliveries using their UVH 170 unmanned helicopter. The demonstration showcased the helicopter’s ability to transport a 22-pound payload consisting of medical samples to a remote drop-off point, covering a distance of…
Arizona
ADOT Deploys Drone to Monitor Pump Stations Ahead of Arizona Monsoon
Drone Helps ADOT Prepare for Flash Flooding Threats The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) is using a drone to monitor pump stations that remove storm runoff from many sections of Valley freeways during the upcoming summer monsoon. The drone is being utilized to inspect for cracks, leaks, worn parts, or other issues within the pump…
Ukraine
Estonia’s Drone Warfare Revolution: Thrifty Innovations and Battle-Tested Tactics
Estonia, a small Baltic nation with a population of just 1.3 million, is rapidly becoming a hotbed for drone warfare innovation. With a keen eye on Ukraine’s use of drones, Estonians are fielding new kit, changing doctrine, and revamping training for unmanned systems to prepare for a potential Russian invasion, reports Defense One. Remarkably, Estonia…
Drones for Good
Broward County Deploys Mosquito-Fighting Drone for Hard-to-Reach Areas
Broward County, Florida, steps up its mosquito control game with some high-flying technology. The county uses a drone to spray insecticide over
FAA
Renton Police Embrace Drone Technology for Collision Investigations and Beyond
The Renton Police Department (RPD) in Washington state is among the 1,400+ police departments nationwide utilizing drone technology, with over 30 drones and 24 FAA-licensed pilots. RPD is deploying drones across various divisions, from patrol to detectives and traffic investigations, to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in evidence collection and collision reconstruction. Drones Revolutionize C
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