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Khmelnytskyi Delivers 10 DJI Mavic 3T Drones with Thermal Imaging to Ukrainian Soldiers
Mayor Oleksandr Symchyshyn Announces Drone Delivery on Facebook Oleksandr Symchyshyn, the mayor of Khmelnytskyi, Ukraine, announced that the city has delivered 10 DJI Mavic 3T drones equipped with thermal imaging cameras to Ukrainian soldiers. The drones, which cost nearly 1.8…
Drone Maker ideaForge Expands ESOP Pool Amid Profit Decline
IdeaForge Allocates 1,678 Equity Shares to Employees ideaForge, a leading Indian drone manufacturer, has expanded its employee stock option plan (ESOP) pool by allocating 1,678 equity shares to its employees. The company announced the allotment in a recent exchange filing,…
NYC Deploys DJI Drones to Enhance Beach Safety and Emergency Response
NYPD drones dropping a floatation device New York City is taking beach safety to new heights this summer with the introduction of drones equipped to drop emergency floatation devices to swimmers in distress. In a collaborative effort, the NYPD, FDNY,…
HHLA Showcases Drone Solutions at dronePORT Hamburg
HHLA Sky Demonstrates Effective Drone Operations HHLA Sky, a subsidiary of Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA), has showcased its solutions for efficient drone operations at the recently unveiled dronePORT Hamburg, the first hub for unmanned aviation and mobile sensor…
DJI M30T: Hands On Search And Rescue With Drone
Did you know that drones are actually used in search and rescue situations? Well today we have an expert, Kyle Nordfors from Weber County Search and Rescue in Utah, to talk about this. I’m going to show you some real…
Oswego City Police Receives FAA Approval for BVLOS Drone Operations
Police Department to Use Drones as First Responders The Oswego City Police Department in New York has been granted approval by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to conduct Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations without visual observers. The…
US Drone Maker Realtime Robotics to Invest $13.5M in Vietnam Factory
Real-Time Robotics Vietnam, a subsidiary of US-based drone manufacturer and solution provider Realtime Robotics (RtR), is set to begin construction of a $13.5 million factory in Ho Chi Minh City in the third quarter of 2024. The project, which reportedly…
Dispelling Misinformation: The Truth About the Proposed DJI Drone Ban
As the debate surrounding the potential ban on DJI drones continues to unfold, it’s crucial to separate fact from fiction. With the fluidity and volatile nature of this subject, it’s essential to provide accurate and up-to-date information. Vic Moss did…
Taiwan to Acquire Nearly 1,000 AI-Powered Drones
In a significant move to bolster its military capabilities, Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense (MND) plans to procure nearly 1,000 drones equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning abilities this year, according to a report delivered to the Legislative…
Anzu Robotics Raptor T: First Impressions from Drone Pilot
Darrell Williams, a geospatial field team lead for Firmatek and experienced drone pilot, recently shared his initial thoughts after flying the new Anzu Robotics Raptor T drone. In a LinkedIn post, Williams compared the Raptor T to the DJI Mavic…
Countering CCP Drones Act Attached to Defense Bill, Threatening DJI’s U.S. Market Presence
Act Passes House as Part of NDAA, Moves to Senate Despite Opposition The Countering CCP Drones Act, a bill that could effectively ban Chinese drone maker DJI from the U.S. market, has been attached to the must-pass National Defense Authorization…
Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Keep Drones Out of Terrorist Hands
Rosen and Romney Aim to Prevent Drone Attacks on U.S. Troops Sens. Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) and Mitt Romney (R-Utah) introduced the Combating Foreign Terrorist Drones Act this week to the Senate. The bill seeks to disrupt the sale of unmanned…