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Uniform Sierra Aerospace Launches NDAA-Compliant Arrowhead ’24 Drone
Uniform Sierra Aerospace has unveiled its latest unmanned aircraft system, the Arrowhead '24 drone. This new model boasts several
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BRINC and Skyfire Join Forces to Enhance Public Safety Drone Programs
BRINC has teamed up with Skyfire Consulting, a prominent advisor on drone solutions for security and public safety. The partnership seeks to
Police
Enfield Police Drone Unit Thwarts ‘Hide-And-Seek’ Bandit
Drone and K-9 Team Prove Decisive in Apprehending Fleeing Suspect In the early hours of Sunday morning, a larceny suspect attempted to evade capture by fleeing into a wooded area in Enfield, Connecticut. However, according to Patch, the suspect was no match for the Enfield Police Department’s drone unit and canine team, who swiftly tracked…
Police
Clarkston Man Arrested for Allegedly Using Drone to Deliver Drugs
Police Seize 1,700 Fentanyl Pills and Other Narcotics in RV Park Raid In a recent development, Clarkston Police arrested 43-year-old Dustin Walton at an RV park on Friday after allegedly discovering approximately 1,700 fentanyl pills in his trailer. According to court documents, Walton also admitted to using a drone to make drug deliveries. Lewiston Police…
DJI
Chinese Military Spotted Training with DJI Mavic 3 Drones Equipped for Aerial Bombardment
Recent photos shared on X/Twitter reveal a unit of the Chinese People’s Armed Police (PAP) Heilongjiang Corps training with DJI Mavic 3 drones outfitted with release mechanisms for dropping grenades or explosives. This development follows our earlier report on a Chinese military unit training with a DJI Avata FPV drone, despite DJI’s claims that their…
Search & Rescue
Perrysburg Township Embraces DJI Drones for Enhanced Emergency Response
Perrysburg Township Fire and EMS are taking a significant step forward in their rescue operations by incorporating Chinese-made DJI drones into their emergency response tactics. The department believes that these drones will significantly improve efficiency and response times, ultimately saving lives, report WTOL. Drone Training and Certification One of the primary challenges faced by the…
Search & Rescue
Drone Helps Reunite Hiker with Lost Dog in Catskill Mountains
In a heartwarming tale of determination and community support, a hiker named Zach Barriga was reunited with his lost dog, Annie, thanks to the help of a state-of-the-art drone and its operator, Justin Vickers, reports News 10. A Harrowing Ordeal Zach and Annie were returning from a 14-mile hike near Round Top in the Catskill…
DJI
Grounded: The Debate Over Banning DJI Drones in the U.S.
U.S. Lawmakers Consider Banning DJI Drones Amid National Security Concerns In a move that could ground the fleet of DJI drones across the country, U.S. lawmakers are weighing an FCC ban on the China-based drone manufacturer. This potential ban comes on the heels of recent actions taken against TikTok, as the federal government continues to…
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