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.
Dramatic Drone Rescue: Stranded Climber Saved Behind California Waterfall
For two days, only roaring water and loneliness kept rescue at bay—until a drone rescue changed everything. A dramatic two-day search in the rugged Sequoia National Forest ended with a sophisticated drone operation pinpointing and saving a stranded canyoneer. The…
Drone Saves Autistic Boy in Epic Indiana Cornfield Rescue
Hey, drone lovers, buckle up for a heart-pounding tale from Tippecanoe County, Indiana, where a thermal-equipped drone turned a 12-hour manhunt into a happy reunion! A 10-year-old boy, hearing impaired and autistic, vanished into a cornfield, sparking a massive search…
Drones Prove Vital in Locating Missing American Hiker’s Body in Pyrenees
Rescuers in Spain have located the body of Cole Henderson, a 27-year-old American hiker missing since early July, with drones playing a central role in scanning the rugged terrain of Monte Perdido. This discovery underscores the growing importance of unmanned…
AI and Drones Team Up to Find Missing Hiker in Italian Alps After 10 Months
A hiker’s helmet glows red in drone footage, courtesy of AI magic, ending a gut-wrenching saga that hits home for adventurers. A mountain rescue team in Italy harnessed artificial intelligence to scan drone-captured images, spotting a missing hiker’s helmet in…
Drones Drop Ping-Pong Bombs to Battle California’s Raging Green Wildfire
What if a simple ping-pong ball could stop a monster wildfire? That’s the dramatic reality unfolding northeast of Redding right now. In an innovative approach to battling the Green Fire northeast of Redding, California, U.S. Forest Service firefighters deploy drones…
DEXA Secures Nationwide BVLOS, DroneDeploy’s Progress Al, Drone Pilot Finds Missing Girl
We have three stories for you this week. First, DEXA secures a nationwide BVLOS waiver for drone deliveries. DroneDeploy launches Progress AI, and a drone pilot finds a missing girl in Wisconsin. Let’s get to it. First of all, let…
Hyundai Launches IONIQ 9 Seed Ball Drone Station to Boost Reforestation with Aerial Tech
Hyundai Motor Company advances drone-assisted forest restoration with the IONIQ 9 Seed Ball Drone Station, a system that deploys large drones to scatter seed balls in wildfire-scarred areas, promising faster recovery in hard-to-reach terrains. This development builds on the company’s…
DOC Investigation, Expedited Audit, Amendment to Audit, New FAA Admin, 3 New DJI Drones
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have five stories for you this week: the Department of Commerce launching an investigation into UAS and component imports, lawmakers calling for an expedited audit of DJI and Autel, Representative Stefanik introducing…
New York City Enhances Beach Safety with Drone-Delivered Flotation Devices at Rockaway Beach
New York City has expanded its use of drones at Rockaway Beach, now deploying them to drop lifesaving flotation devices to swimmers in distress, building on years of surveillance for sharks and riptides. This initiative promises quicker interventions in dangerous…
Arizona Teen’s Drone Business Reunites Lost Pets with Families Using Thermal Imaging
In Mesa, Arizona, 18-year-old Maxence Pastore is turning his passion for drones into a lifeline for pet owners, using advanced thermal imaging to locate lost animals. Operating under his FAA Part 107 commercial drone license, Pastore’s business, TRACC Pet Recovery,…
DJI FlyCart 100, Wingtra Teases New Drone, and Man Rescued From Flood by Drone
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have three stories for you this week: DJI is releasing the FlyCart 100, an impressive drone; Wingtra is teasing a new drone; and a “Drones for Good” story. Let’s dive in. DJI…
Drone Saves Man from Flood in China, Highlighting Rescue Potential
In a dramatic rescue captured on video, a drone lifted a man to safety from a flooded rooftop in southwestern China, showcasing the life-saving potential of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The operation, reported by The New York Times, occurred in…