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DJI

DJI drone with thermal camera used by Port Neches Police to catch theft suspects

Video footage from the DJI drone shows how the Port Neches Police Department was able to apprehend a suspect in a theft case with the

Haye KestelooMar 30

Police

PSI Testing Troubles, Pearland BVLOS, Bengals Man Guilty, Cell Phone Drone Rescue

This week in drone news, we have four stories for you. PSI issues are resulting in flight training protests, the Pearland BVLOS waiver - that's a cool

Greg ReverdiauMar 17

Auterion

Auterion Enhances ISR Operations with Increased Autonomy and User-Friendly Features

Auterion unveiled new updates to AuterionOS and Auterion Mission Control, significantly improving Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance

Haye KestelooMar 16

Police

Another Great Success For Growing Police Drone Program In Rockland County, NY

Clarkstown police department in Rockland County, New York, helped locate a lost boy with autism thanks to its fast-growing drone program.

Dave ZieglerMar 13

Police

Chico Police Use Thermal Drone Technology to Apprehend a Fleeing Felon

The Chico Police Department (CPD) in the state of California was able to catch a wanted criminal with the help of a thermal drone. After being confronted by the police at the intersection of Humboldt Avenue and Little Chico Creek, the suspect, Branden Thurston, aged 26, made his escape on foot into the dense undergrowth…

Haye KestelooMar 11