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Police, fire, and search-and-rescue teams putting drones to work when minutes matter.

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Police

That's what happened at the Quality Inn in Galloway Township and other places in New Jersey. The culprit? A drone dropping green dye.

Haye KestelooSep 6

Skydio

From the University of Zurich, where engineers showed an AI-driven drone, named "Swift", that dominated human opponents in competitive racing.

Haye KestelooAug 30

Police

NYPD emphasized a stringent a no-drone or "zero-tolerance policy" for any drones observed around the tournament venue, assuring swift action

Haye KestelooAug 29

Police

During the high-octane events of the Manx Grand Prix, a motorcycle fan got a hefty fine for operating a drone where it shouldn't have been.

Haye KestelooAug 29

Police

The NYPD has voiced plans to ramp up the utilization of drones to survey crime scenes, as detailed by the NYPD Chief of Patrol, John Chell.

Haye KestelooAug 27

Police

On an otherwise quiet day in Pittsburgh's Garfield neighborhood, authorities faced gunfire, drones were deployed, and the community held its

Haye KestelooAug 25

DJI

In light of a recent change in state law, Moline Police are set to employ drone technology for increased safety at the upcoming Mo.Live event.

Haye KestelooAug 24

DJI

An 18-year-old hiker's nightmare unfolded when he went missing in Crowders Mountain State Park. Thanks to alert fellow hikers and DJI drone

Haye KestelooAug 24

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