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DJI

Danish Researchers Prove Arctic Drones Can Transform Search and Rescue in Greenland’s Extreme Conditions

Danish and Greenlandic researchers have successfully demonstrated how off-the-shelf drones can revolutionize search and rescue operations in the Arctic’s harshest conditions, completing 32 test flights in Greenland that generated critical data for developing next-generation helicopter-integrated rescue systems. Researchers from the University of Southern Denmark and the Alexandra Institute, workin

Haye KestelooNov 19

Overhead black-and-white view of a DJI Phantom quadcopter surrounded by folding DJI Mavic drones and other multirotors arranged on a white surface

Police

Madison Police Use Drone To Catch Fleeing Suspect

Madison Police used a drone early Friday morning to locate a suspect who ran from officers on the city’s south side. The incident began around 12:20 a.m. when a resident in the 1900 block of Axel Avenue reported someone walking up driveways and pulling on car door handles. The caller also provided a clear description,…

Rafael SuárezNov 16

Autel Robotics

Autel Thermal Drone and Therapy Pup Team Up in Maine

Picture this. A golden retriever named Chaos calming nerves while a thermal drone scans snowy woods in search of missing hikers. That is the new duo working at the Sagadahoc County Emergency Management Agency in Maine. One brings comfort. The other brings high tech heat vision that could make your Mavic blush. Midcoast Agency Levels…

Rafael SuárezNov 14

Twice as Effective as Nets: Queensland to Make Shark-Spotting DJI Drones a Permanent Fixture

Australia

Better Than Nets: DJI Drones in Australia for Shark Spotting

Queensland’s beaches are entering a new era of safety after a four-year government study confirmed that shark-spotting drones detect more than twice as many sharks as traditional nets and drum lines — without harming a single sea creature, as The Guardian reports. The Queensland SharkSmart Drone Trial Final Report (2020–2024) revealed that lifeguards used drones…

Rafael SuárezNov 10

DJI

Drone Helps Reunite Lost Dog With Her Owner in Mission Viejo

In Mission Viejo, California, a drone typically used for public safety and inspection work helped bring a missing dog home. The city’s Animal Services department deployed its new DJI drone, equipped with a state-of-the-art thermal imaging camera, to locate and rescue a frightened pet that had been missing for more than 24 hours. The success…

Rafael SuárezNov 8

Firefighters

FT Technologies Wind Sensor Enhances Night Drone Firefighting in Spain

A new collaboration in Andalucia, Spain, is showing how drones equipped with precision wind sensors can make a real difference in wildfire management—especially after dark. Unmanned Systems Technology told us about it. Fighting Fire with Wind Data In southern Spain, wildfires are a yearly challenge. And while weather stations provide data during the day, their…

Rafael SuárezNov 7

Firefighters

DJI Drone Helps Firefighters Save Tiny Dog From California Canal

A DJI drone played a key role in saving a small dog fighting for his life in a California canal, proving once again how aerial technology can make

Rafael SuárezNov 6

Skydio

Drone Helps Texas PD Capture Stabbing Suspect In Burkburnett

In Burkburnett, Texas, a dramatic manhunt came to an end thanks to a drone. A suspect accused of stabbing two men was arrested after realizing a police drone had located him near the Oklahoma border. The case shows how drones are changing modern policing, helping officers resolve violent situations faster and more safely. A Family…

Rafael SuárezNov 5

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