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Drones (UAS/UAV): Latest on unmanned aerial tech, regulations, applications, and industry trends. From consumer to commercial and military drones.
Hawaiian Electric Uses Drones to Install Bird Diverters
Hawaiian Electric is using drones to install new bird diverters on power lines across several parts of Maui. As reported by Maui Now, the work takes place from December 1 to December 22 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., weather…
Miami PD drone catches suspect on camera in fast response
A recent incident in Miami shows once again how drones are changing police work in the United States. As reported by Local10 News, on Nov. 11, Miami officers used a drone to track and apprehend a suspect in a domestic…
RCMP’s $30 Million Drone Dilemma Exposes North America’s Chinese Drone Dependency
We’ve covered the Chinese drone dilemma facing U.S. police departments for years, but now Canada’s national police force just exposed the same uncomfortable truth: security concerns are easy to voice, but the bill to address them is another matter entirely.…
Drone Mystery in New Jersey Still Not Solved
More than a year has passed since a series of drone sightings over New Jersey created one of the strangest aviation stories in recent memory. The events started on November 13, 2024, when a large drone appeared inside the restricted…
Pilot Institute Cyber Monday Extended: Last Chance at 50% Off Part 107 Courses
Pilot Institute just extended its biggest sale of the year through Cyber Monday (and Tuesday), and we’ve confirmed the deals are still live. If you missed Black Friday, this is your final shot at up to 50% off courses that…
DJI NEO 2 Drone Tracking Ultimate Test! The Gauntlet!
I put the DJI Neo 2 through an absolute gauntlet, and the results genuinely surprised me. We’re talking tight forest trails, cliffsides, high-speed road cycling, and even an abandoned resort run all the way down to the ocean. Multiple crashes,…
DJI Drone Helps Find Missing Elderly Man in the Cold
A DJI drone helped rescue a missing 90-year-old Atoka County man who spent nearly 12 hours lost in freezing temperatures. Wagoner County Emergency Management deployed its team after Oklahoma officials called for help. Ground crews, horses, and even the National…
Contraband is entering Georgia prisons from Drones again
Contraband delivery by drone has surged recently inside Georgia’s prison system, as reported by The Georgia Recorder. Previously, a months-long investigation that led to 150 arrests had driven drone activity down. In December, only 15 drone incidents had been reported.…
Dutch Mobile Anti Drone Fix Before Skyranger Arrives
The Netherlands is rushing to build a mobile anti drone system after seeing how fast drones are reshaping modern war. As reported by Defense News, Dutch officials want something that troops can use right now while they wait for the…
Young Pilots Impress at the 2025 Dee Howard Drone Competition
San Antonio’s largest drone competition showed how hands-on learning is shaping the next generation of technical talent. Nearly two hundred fifty students from sixteen school districts filled the Boeing Center at Tech Port for the 2025 Dee Howard Foundation Drone…
Taiwan’s Drone Takeover Plan Sparks Big Security Debate
Taiwan is moving fast to build new systems that can stop small commercial drones from flying near airports, power plants, and other key sites, as SCMP reports. Part of the plan includes takeover technology. This tech can jam a drone,…
Finland Drone Food Delivery: Behind the Scenes
Finland is famous for its brutal weather. Even so, your lunch might soon drop from the sky. After the Slush tech event in Helsinki, Finnish founder Ville Leppälä showed how drones are now part of a three company partnership between…