Drones
Drones (UAS/UAV): Latest on unmanned aerial tech, regulations, applications, and industry trends. From consumer to commercial and military drones.
Thermal DJI M30 Drone Locates Missing Dog in 45 Minutes After Three-Day Search
A thermal drone operator in Virginia demonstrated the growing capabilities of infrared search technology by reportedly locating a missing 17-year-old dog in under an hour after traditional search methods had failed for three days according to. The successful rescue highlights…
Innovative Drone Strategy with Chicken Cutlet Helps Save Dog from Frozen New Jersey Lake
In a remarkable display of creative problem-solving and drone technology application, emergency responders used an unconventional approach – attaching a chicken cutlet to a drone – in their successful effort to rescue a stranded sheepadoodle from Lake Parsippany’s icy surface,…
North Carolina Eliminates State Drone Permit Requirement, Streamlining Operations for Commercial Operators
North Carolina is set to eliminate its state-level unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) operator knowledge test and permit requirements, marking a significant shift in drone regulation that aims to reduce bureaucratic overhead while maintaining safety standards. The change, taking effect December…
Drones Reveal Dramatic Decline in Humpback Whale Population Through Revolutionary Aerial Study
Drone technology is revolutionizing marine mammal research, with a groundbreaking five-year study using unmanned aerial vehicles to track dramatic changes in humpback whale populations across Hawaiian and Alaskan waters. The comprehensive research, published in The Journal of Physiology, demonstrates how…
Two drone shows halted in Florida after child injured in Orlando show
Two holiday hotspots across Florida have hit the pause button on their drone shows after drones at a previous show plummeted to the ground, resulting in a 7-year-old boy needing emergency surgery. Universal Orlando and Orlando World Center Marriott have…
North Carolina secures grant for Drone-in-a-Box technology to enhance disaster response effort
Following Hurricane Helene earlier this year and Florence in 2018, North Carolina has secured a grant to launch its latest drone program aimed at taking its disaster response efforts to the next level. The program, operated by the North Carolina…
New DJI Flip Drone Leak Reveals Compact Design, Advanced AI Features
Fresh leaks from reliable DJI watcher Igor Bogdanov have provided our first detailed look at DJI’s upcoming Flip drone, suggesting an innovative compact folding design paired with advanced AI capabilities and comprehensive safety features. The new images reveal a sub-250g…
Turkish Drone Giant Baykar Acquires Historic Italian Aircraft Manufacturer Piaggio Aerospace
In a significant move that reshapes the aerospace industry landscape, Turkish drone manufacturer Baykar has successfully acquired Italian aircraft producer Piaggio Aerospace according to an announcement from Italy’s industry ministry. The acquisition marks a notable expansion for Baykar, known globally…
Engineer Charged in Procurement of US Drone Technology for Iranian Company
A former Analog Devices engineer faces federal charges for allegedly facilitating the illegal transfer of sensitive navigation components used in military drones, highlighting ongoing challenges in preventing critical drone technology from reaching restricted entities, reports Iran International. Mahdi Sadeghi, a…
Ukraine’s Shchedryk Surveillance Drone Approved for Military Operations
Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense has authorized the deployment of the Shchedryk unmanned aerial system, a domestically developed drone capable of penetrating up to 40 kilometers into enemy rear areas at speeds reaching 150 kilometers per hour (93 mph). The announcement…
Infrared Drone Locates Missing Train Driver in Critical Christmas Eve Search Operation
In a somber demonstration of drone technology’s crucial role in emergency response, a fire service infrared drone located a missing train driver following a critical incident on a high-speed TGV service outside Paris on Christmas Eve. The incident, which began…
North Korean Counter-Drone Tactics Reveal Outdated Approach to Modern Warfare
A recovered tactical notebook from a North Korean casualty in Russia’s Kursk region has exposed surprisingly primitive counter-drone methods, highlighting the growing challenges traditional forces face against modern unmanned aerial systems. The document, found on a soldier identified as Jong…