Drones for Good

Conservation, medical delivery, disaster response — the missions where drones save the day.

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DJI

Burlington Police Invest in Powerful Chinese Drone Tech

After a tragic incident earlier this year, the Burlington Police Department has invested in a cutting-edge Chinese drone technology.

Haye KestelooJul 5

DJI

Four New Drones, Woman Stops Drone Voyeurism, Teen Saves Two People Using Drone

The first one is quite long as I want to talk about four new drones. Additionally, we'll cover an incident involving a woman who prevented a drone

Greg ReverdiauJun 30

Colorado

Teen Drone Pilot Turns Lifesaver in Colorado

On Saturday, a teenage drone pilot in rural Colorado became an unlikely hero when his flying device stumbled upon a disturbing sight – an SUV, overturned and sinking into a floodwater-filled sinkhole. This harrowing discovery by 18-year-old Josh Logue led to the rescue of two trapped individuals. Brighton, a suburb nestled approximately 20 miles northwest…

Haye KestelooJun 28

Police

‘Invaluable’ Drones Elevate Police Response in Kentucky

"Drones can investigate crashes from a safe distance, conduct search and rescue operations… or safely document natural disasters,"

Haye KestelooJun 26

Police

Heat-Seeking Drone Leads Nighttime Kayaker Rescue

A kayaking trip turned into a nighttime drone rescue operation when 69-year-old Thompson found himself stranded on an island in the Saco River.

Haye KestelooJun 20

Drones for Good

Battle of the Bugs: Drones Tackle Mosquito Upsurge

In response to a burgeoning mosquito population in Orange County, health officials have rolled out a tech-savvy solution: pest-combatting drones.

Haye KestelooJun 14

Autel Robotics

Transforming Midland: Public Safety Ascends with Drones

In a display of the technological advancements impacting local services, the Midland Fire Department showed its new fleet of drones.

Haye KestelooJun 14

Police

Drone-Powered Arrest: Chico’s Tech Triumph

A 28-year-old man from Chico, found himself in handcuffs after an police chase that leveraged police drone technology to secure his capture.

Haye KestelooJun 11

Drones for Good

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