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Wisconsin

In Wisconsin, Drones Are a Farmer’s Best Friend and the FBI’s Biggest Headache

Wisconsin State Farmer wrote about it and told us: It’s a classic double-edged sword, and it’s a conversation we all need to be having.

Rafael SuárezSep 10

NHS could use drones to fly defibrillators to heart attack victims

DJI

Drones to Deliver Defibrillators: UK’s National Health Service is Using

UK's (NHS) is testing a new way to beat that clock: a drone. A new study has shown that drones can deliver life-saving defibrillators

Rafael SuárezSep 9

Hollywood Fire Department Launches Drone-Assisted Rescue System

Drone as First Responder

Hollywood Fire Department Unleashes Lifeguard Drones

The Hollywood Fire Rescue & Beach Safety department has officially launched a new drone program designed to drop life-saving flotation devices

Rafael SuárezSep 9

Popular Sydney beach deploys drones, helicopter after fatal shark attack

DJI

Drones Hunt for Great White Shark After Fatal Attack in Sydney

On Sunday, the skies above Sydney beaches were buzzing with drones working in concert with helicopters to locate the great white shark

Rafael SuárezSep 8

DJI

Police Drone Led to a Wig-Wearing Thief’s “Bad Hair Day”

"Drones for First Responders" program to track and locate the disguised suspect, leading to a swift and safe arrest.

Rafael SuárezSep 5

Amazon

Angel Aerial’s New Drone, Pilot Pleads Guilty, Drone Captures a Rescue, Amazon’s New SCL

Welcome to your weekly UAS news update! We have four big stories this week, and as you can tell, we’re live from Las Vegas on the drone floor. There are actually drones flying in the cage behind us right now. This week’s stories: Let’s get started. Angel Aerial Systems Releases New NDAA-Compliant Tricopter First up,…

Greg ReverdiauSep 5

Florida

SIRAS Teledyne Drone in Florida Drops Lifelines to Swimmers

The BCSO has successfully used a Teledyne FLIR SIRAS drone to deliver a water-activated rescue tube to a swimmer in the Gulf of Mexico.

Rafael SuárezSep 5

Police

Police Drones in Fulton Show Success as Syracuse Weighs Launching Its Own Program

FULTON, N.Y. — The Syracuse Police Department (SPD) is seeking the city’s approval for a new drone program to assist with high-priority incidents, following the proven success of the Fulton Police Department’s aerial operations. WSYR-TV reports that Fulton’s drones have demonstrated wide-ranging benefits beyond crime-fighting, particularly in search and rescue missions. Fulton Police Demonstrate C

Haye KestelooSep 4

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