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.
Drone with Thermal Imaging Saves Missing Man from Hypothermia in Candy Mountain
A missing man was rescued from the brink of hypothermia in West Richland, Washington, thanks to a drone equipped with thermal imaging, highlighting the growing role of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) in search and rescue (SAR) operations. The Benton County…
Drone Saves Missing Elderly Man in Coffee County Search
In a heartwarming rescue, the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) used a drone to locate an 80-year-old man with dementia who went missing on June 18, 2025, in rural Georgia. The successful operation highlights the growing role of drones in…
Drone Pilot Reunites Lost Pets with Owners Despite Gunfire Risks
In Canton, Georgia, Mike Snyder from Top Gun Drone Services, uses advanced drones to locate missing pets, successfully reuniting many with their owners over the past 15 months. However, his service has faced dangerous encounters, with his drones shot at…
How Drones Played a Key Role in Capturing a Minnesota Manhunt Suspect
Drones proved instrumental in a high-stakes manhunt in Minnesota, helping law enforcement capture a suspect after a two-day search involving over 100 officers. The New York Times reported that Vance Boelter, 57, was apprehended late Sunday night, June 15, 2025,…
New Life-Saving Drones Take Flight Over Ocean City Beaches
Ocean City has introduced a groundbreaking addition to its public safety arsenal with the deployment of advanced life-saving drones equipped with inflatable rescue tubes. These innovative devices, featuring Chinese-made DJI Matrice drones, began patrolling the skies above the city’s beaches…
Keep Colorado Wild Pass Boosts Search and Rescue Drone Funding
The Keep Colorado Wild Pass is making waves in the drone community by channeling funds to enhance search and rescue (SAR) operations across the state, highlighted by a pioneering drone conference in Denver. On May 31, 2025, Douglas County Search…
Drones Aid in Dramatic Mount Si Teen Rescue: A New Era for Backcountry Safety
On Memorial Day 2025, a group of teens hiking Mount Si near North Bend, Washington, found themselves stranded on the treacherous “Haystack” section—a steep, rocky scramble. Thanks to the swift action of the Seattle Mountain Rescue team and drone technology,…
DJI Counters U.S. Drone Ban Concerns with Privacy and Security Assurances
DJI, the leading Chinese drone manufacturer, has issued a detailed statement addressing concerns over a potential U.S. executive order that could ban Chinese-made drones, as reported by DroneXL. The executive order, which President Trump is expected to sign soon according…
Parker Police Drone Rescues Missing Child in Colorado
On May 30, 2025, Parker Police in Colorado used a DJI Matrice drone to locate a missing child, demonstrating the value of aerial technology in search-and-rescue missions. After ground crews failed to find the child in a remote area, the…
Fisherman’s Drone Heroics Earn Him Free Swellpro Fisherman FD2 After Saving Girl in Pensacola
On May 15, 2025, a fisherman’s quick thinking and drone skills turned a dangerous situation into a life-saving mission on Pensacola Beach, Florida. Andrew Smith, a Pensacola local, used his Swellpro drone to rescue a young girl caught in a…
How Brain-Controlled Drones Are Opening the Skies for Everyone: Mind Over Motors
Imagine flying a drone—not with your hands, but with your thoughts. For millions living with paralysis, this is no longer just science fiction. Thanks to groundbreaking brain-computer interface (BCI) technology, individuals who have lost all movement in their arms and…
Weekly UAS News Update
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have three stories for you this week: a swimmer rescued by a fisherman and his drone, Kyle Nordfors receiving a prestigious award, and Pierce Aerospace partnering with MITRE for Remote ID research.…