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Drones for Good
Drones For Good: Discover inspiring stories of drones making a positive impact worldwide. Explore how drones are used for humanitarian aid, conservation, and more.
Heat-Seeking Drone Leads Nighttime Kayaker Rescue
An adventurous kayaking trip turned into a nighttime rescue operation when 69-year-old Mark Thompson found himself stranded on an island in the Saco River. The Conway resident and his son had set out on the river near Diana’s Bath in…
Drone Power: Japan’s New Disaster Management Strategy
Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) is harnessing the power of drones to manage heavy rain disasters. They recently conducted a successful drone test flight that lasted over three hours to understand better areas at risk of…
Chinese-made drone locates children and adults after kayaks overturn
A distressing event unfolded at the heart of South Salt Lake, Utah, as several children and adults capsized in the Jordan River during a canoeing trip. Among the victims were seven middle schoolers and two adults from the Tracy Aviary’s…
Transforming Midland: Public Safety Ascends with Drones
In a remarkable display of the technological advancements impacting local services, the Midland Fire Department showcased its new fleet of drones, including Chinese Autel Robotics drones, to the Midland City Council members in a special meeting held Monday evening at…
Drones Ignite New Hope for Finding Lost Loved Ones
Gene Stansbery, a resident of North Platte, Nebraska, is leveraging the power of drones to turn misfortune into hope for families with missing pets and people. Stansbery has turned his fear of heights into a passion for flight, specifically piloting…
Drone-Powered Arrest: Chico’s Tech Triumph
Benjamin Miranda, a 28-year-old man from Chico, found himself in handcuffs after an inventive police chase that leveraged police drone technology to secure his capture. Miranda, with a previous record of weapon usage and currently wanted for parole violation by…
Swift Rescue: Chinese Drones Turn Lifesavers in Dutchess County
In Dutchess County, New York, a couple of adventurous hikers owe their rapid rescue to cutting-edge Chinese drones. The couple, in their twenties, had lost their way while hiking the trails on Stissing Mountain. As darkness fell, they placed a…
Kakhovka Catastrophe: Drones to the Rescue
The same drones that are used to drop grenades on Russian soldiers and vehicles are now delivering life-saving supplies to flood-ravaged Ukrainians, the country’s military has confirmed. Footage reveals drones dropping water to residents of Oleshky, cut off in their…
Drone Vigilance Turns Tables on Teen Thief
In a remarkable turn of events, a California resident’s hobby turned into a crime-solving activity when his drone was instrumental in apprehending a suspect in a home invasion. The Hercules Police Department has honored the man for his unexpected contribution…
Pioneering Policing: Olean Cops Harness DJI Drone Power
In an initiative backed by the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation (CRCF), the city police of Olean, New York will soon add a DJI drone to their arsenal. Mayor Bill Aiello expressed his surprise at the small size of the unarmed…
FAA Requests Comments for BVLOS, Leaked DJI Air 3, Korean Air Drones for Good, PI BVLOS!
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have three stories for you this week. FAA The first story is that the FAA is seeking public comments on four BVLOS flights below 400 feet for the purpose of data collection.…
Drone helps rescue mother and son in Florida
A drone was a key player in a rescue operation that saw a mother and her son safely guided out of Weeki Wachee Preserve in Florida after they lost their way. The rescue, orchestrated by the Hernando County Sheriff’s deputies,…