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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…
Sheriff’s Drone Program Bolsters Safety with Cost-Effective Chinese-made UAVs
In Carbon County, Utah, Sheriff Jeff Wood showcased the lifesaving impact of the county’s drone program during a recent commission meeting, detailing its role in high-risk incidents and the creative funding strategies that made it possible, according to ETV News.…
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…