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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.
DJI Drone AED Delivery System Saves Critical Minutes at Ski Race
Medical teams at the American Birkebeiner ski race have implemented an innovative drone-based emergency response system that delivers Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) to remote locations along the course, potentially saving crucial minutes in cardiac emergency situations. The collaboration, spearheaded by…
DJI Takes DoD to Court, DJI Mini 4 Pro Gets SDK, and Two Teens Saved by a Drone
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update! We have three stories for you this week. First, DJI takes the Department of Defense to court over its Chinese military company label. Second, the popular DJI Mini 4 Pro gets a huge…
Drones Prove Lifesaving Potential in Colorado Teen Rescue at Roxborough State Park
In a striking demonstration of drone technology’s evolving role in search and rescue, a pair of teenagers lost during a hike in Colorado’s Roxborough State Park were safely guided back by a drone broadcasting their parents’ voices. The incident, reported…
Drone Pilot Uses Thermal Imaging to Locate Possible Human Remains in 5-Year Missing Person Case
A New Hampshire drone operator has played a crucial role in a potential breakthrough of a long-standing missing person case by providing authorities with precise aerial thermal imagery that led to the discovery of human remains. The findings could finally…
Drone Technology Proves Vital in Locating Missing Woman in Wisconsin Rapids
A drone’s aerial capabilities played a key role in finding a missing 59-year-old woman in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, on Friday night, showcasing the growing importance of drones in search and rescue operations. The woman, who suffers from medical conditions impacting…
Drone Industry Loses a Major Player, Bill Would Allow Shooting Drones, DJI Mavic 4 Leaks
We have three stories for you this week: the drone industry loses a major player, a Texas bill that would allow drones to be shut down, and lastly, the DJi Mavic 4 leaks. Industry Pioneer and Public Safety Visionary Passes…
A Farewell to Romeo Durscher: A Drone Visionary Who Soared for Good
On March 3, 2025, the drone industry lost a giant. Romeo Durscher, a Swiss-born pioneer who helped transform drones into life-saving tools for public safety and humanitarian good, passed away after a months-long battle with cancer. It is hard to…
Missouri SB 296 Sparks Debate Over Chinese Drones in Law Enforcement
A proposed Missouri law aiming to ban law enforcement from purchasing drones manufactured in China, such as DJI drones, has stirred controversy in the state capital. Senate Bill 296 (SB 296), introduced by Sen. Rick Brattin (R-Harrisonville), seeks to address…
Drone-Assisted Rescue in Rimrock Highlights Growing Role of UAS in Emergency Response
On February 24, 2025, San Bernardino County Fire (SBCoFD) crews leveraged drone technology to rescue a 15-year-old boy trapped in a rock crevice for over six hours in Rimrock, California. The operation, detailed in an official statement on X by…
Thermal Drone Proves Vital in Rescuing Crash Victim in Franklin County
In a striking demonstration of drone technology’s life-saving potential, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office successfully located an injured woman after a crash in Darbydale, Ohio, early Sunday morning, reports WBNS 10TV. The deployment of a drone equipped with thermal imaging…
Police Drone’s Thermal Camera and Spotlight Guide Night Rescue of Man from Icy Brook
The Ossining Police Department successfully rescued a man who had fallen into an icy brook during a late-night emergency response on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, utilizing their department drone’s infrared camera and spotlight capabilities. The incident, reported by Daily Voice…
Drone Crashes at Mine, GA Bill to Ban Drones, ND Rejects Drone Ban, & New DJI Products
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update! We have five stories for you this week: a drone crash into a uranium mine, a Georgia bill to ban Chinese drones, the North Dakota Senate rejecting a Chinese drone ban, the Sumas…