Drones for Good

Conservation, medical delivery, disaster response — the missions where drones save the day.

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Police

"Drones can investigate crashes from a safe distance, conduct search and rescue operations… or safely document natural disasters,"

Haye KestelooJun 26

DJI

Chinese Drones are an integral tool for the Hays County Sheriff’s Office in Texas, aiding in everything from missing persons to SWAT operations.

Haye KestelooJun 22

Police

A kayaking trip turned into a nighttime drone rescue operation when 69-year-old Thompson found himself stranded on an island in the Saco River.

Haye KestelooJun 20

DJI

South Salt Lake police rushed to scene, joined by local fire crews and their invaluable high-tech ally—a Chinese-made drone: DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise

Haye KestelooJun 15

Drones for Good

In response to a burgeoning mosquito population in Orange County, health officials have rolled out a tech-savvy solution: pest-combatting drones.

Haye KestelooJun 14

Autel Robotics

In a display of the technological advancements impacting local services, the Midland Fire Department showed its new fleet of drones.

Haye KestelooJun 14

Police

A 28-year-old man from Chico, found himself in handcuffs after an police chase that leveraged police drone technology to secure his capture.

Haye KestelooJun 11

DJI

In Dutchess County, New York, a couple of adventurous hikers owe their rapid rescue to cutting-edge Chinese drones. The couple...

Haye KestelooJun 10

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