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Finland

Helsinki Residents Open to Drones in Emergencies, Survey Reveals

A survey conducted in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area found that residents are generally accepting of drones, particularly in emergency situations.

Haye KestelooApr 11

Winnebago County Sheriff's Office Deploys Drones to Locate Missing Individuals

Search & Rescue

Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office Deploys Thermal Drone to Locate Missing Woman

The Winnebago County Sheriff's Office in Wisconsin utilized a thermal drone equipped with a thermal camera to locate a missing woman.

Haye KestelooApr 11

During DJI Airworks 2022, the DJI Argas T40 was on display. This agricultural drone is impressive in size as you can see in the photos. We can only imagine what the DJI Airgas T60 will be like.

Technology

Drone Technology Revolutionizes Field Data Collection for Farmers

Farmers leverage drone technology to gather precise field data, enabling them to make informed decisions and optimize their farming practices.

Haye KestelooApr 11

EHang

China Grants First Production Certificate for Passenger eVTOL Aircraft

Chinese drone maker EHang has obtained the first production certificate in China for a passenger-carrying autonomous aerial vehicle, the EH216-S.

Haye KestelooApr 10

Amazon

Former Fire Chief Turned Drone Advocate Shares Insights on Public Safety and Legislation

Gain valuable insights from Wayne Baker, former fire chief turned drone advocate, as he discusses legislation and public safety.

Billy KyleApr 10

Drones Raise Alarm at Kelowna Airport in Canada - Dallas County's Bold Venture into Robotics and Drones Oak Grove Man Jailed for Drunken Rant Over Imaginary Drone Flight

United States

US Insurers Rely on Drone Photos to Deny Home Insurance Policies

In a concerning trend, major US insurance companies like State Farm and Allstate are increasingly using aerial photographs captured by drones to justify denying home insurance policies. This practice has raised questions about privacy, accuracy, and fairness in the insurance industry, reports The Register. The Role of the Geospatial Insurance Consortium The Geospatial Insurance Consortium…

Haye KestelooApr 9

DJI

DJI’s Trailblazing Trio: Unleashing the Future of Filmmaking and Content Creation

These are the DJI RS 4, DJI RS 4 Pro, and DJI Focus Pro. Each of these offerings is designed to elevate the art of cinematography by providing

Haye KestelooApr 9

In the trial, when a golfer at the Kiminomori Golf Club in Oamishirasato, Chiba prefecture, uses a smartphone app to request an AED, a drone is dispatched to deliver the lifesaving device. (Photo by Rinano Katsu)

Japan

Drones Deliver Lifesaving Defibrillators to Japanese Golf Course

In a groundbreaking trial, Chiba University has partnered with AirMobility, a Tokyo-based flying car developer, to test the airlifting of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) via drones at the Kiminomori Golf Club in Chiba prefecture, Japan. The aim reportedly is to swiftly deliver critical assistance to golfers who experience sudden health emergencies on the course. Swift…

Haye KestelooApr 8

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