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Google, Drones, and the Future of Detroit: Michigan Central Station’s Transformation
Ford Motor Co. executive chairman Bill Ford Jr. recently revealed that the campus will house Alphabet Inc.'s Google and conduct testing of drones.
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Anzu Robotics Launches Innovative Raptor Drone Series with Aloft Technologies Partnership
Anzu Robotics announced the launch of its Raptor and Raptor T drone platforms. These cutting-edge drones combine top-tier hardware with secure
Search & Rescue
Drone Trials to Revolutionize Channel Islands Connectivity
In a groundbreaking move, drone trials are set to commence between the Channel Islands, promising to enhance connectivity and revolutionize
Police
Elk Grove Police Introduces First Responder Drones
The Elk Grove Police Department in California is set to launch a new program that will deploy drones as first responders to emergency situations.
Wingcopter
Wingcopter’s Composite Drone Takes Flight Towards Type Certification in Japan
In a groundbreaking move, Wingcopter, a German company specializing in unmanned electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) delivery drones, has applied and received acceptance for opening the type certification process of its Wingcopter 198 delivery drone in Japan. This reportedly marks the first time a foreign company’s drone and the first time a fixed-wing drone…
Police
Pasadena Police Drone Helps Nab Burglar Hiding in Backyard
Suspect Charged with Burglary and Drug Possession In a stunning display of modern policing, the Pasadena Police Department successfully apprehended a suspected burglar with the help of a high-tech drone. Ricardo Garcia Jr., 34, was charged with burglary and drug possession after allegedly breaking into a garage on Butterfly Circle and being scared off by…
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Firefighters Use Drones for Summer Litter Cleanups at Downriver Creek
In a collaborative effort, the nonprofit Friends of the Detroit River and Downriver firefighters have employed drone technology to survey litter along Ecorse Creek, streamlining the process of identifying target areas for upcoming summer volunteer trash cleanups, reports The Detroit Free Press. This high-tech approach has significantly reduced the time required for the spring litter…
Technology
Micro Solar Drone Achieves Record-Breaking 3.5 Minute Flight Time
Researchers at Queen Mary University of London have developed the smallest solar-powered multi-rotor drone to date, capable of an impressive 3.5 minute flight time. The micro aerial vehicle (MAV) measures just 0.15 m x 0.15 m and weighs a mere 0.071 kg, making it a groundbreaking achievement in the field of solar-powered drones, reports PV…
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