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Jersey Fire Service Unveils $250,000 Mercedes Sprinter Incident Command Unit with Drone Capabilities
On April 12, 2025, the States of Jersey Fire Service introduced a £200,000 ($250,000 USD) Mercedes Sprinter van as its new incident command unit, equipped with advanced features including a drone for enhanced situational awareness. This high-tech vehicle marks a…
FAA Launches Drone-Detection Testing in New Jersey to Address Rising Sightings Near Airports
In response to a surge in drone sightings near airports, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will begin a two-week drone-detection testing program in Cape May, New Jersey, starting April 14, 2025, according to a Reuters report. This initiative follows heightened…
Oregon Senate Bill 238 Advances: Police Drones Set for Expanded Role in 911 Responses
On April 7, 2025, Oregon’s Senate Judiciary Committee voted 5-1 to advance Senate Bill 238, a proposal to broaden police drone use for 911 calls, suspect pursuits, and search operations, according to OregonLive. The bill, now headed to the Senate…
DJI Enterprise Teases Powerful Spotlight and Speaker Payloads for Matrice 350 RTK
DJI Enterprise has announced a product launch event scheduled for April 16 at 8 a.m. EDT, where the drone manufacturer is expected to unveil new spotlight and speaker payloads for its commercial drone lineup. The event’s taglines, “Light Up The…
Drones Deployed in Critical Search for Missing Colorado Man with Dementia
Specialized drone teams have launched an intensive aerial search operation for 70-year-old Thomas Albe, who has been missing for nearly a week in the Englewood area. The vulnerable senior, who suffers from traumatic brain injury and dementia, was last seen…
Bow Police Department Acquires Drone to Enhance Public Safety Response in New Hampshire
The Bow Police Department in New Hampshire will soon add an advanced drone system to its public safety arsenal, a move approved by the town’s select board to address critical response time challenges. The $9,713 investment will come from surplus…
SkySafe and Motorola Solutions Form Strategic Alliance to Combat Unauthorized Drone Threats
SkySafe, a leading provider of advanced drone detection technology, has announced a strategic alliance with Motorola Solutions, combining their drone intelligence capabilities with Motorola’s global security infrastructure. This partnership aims to strengthen airspace security for critical infrastructure, public venues, and…
Teenager Discovers Live WW2 Bomb with Underwater Drone
In a remarkable turn of events in the United Kingdom, a teenager’s underwater exploration led to the discovery of a live World War II bomb packed with 250kg of explosives. Cameron Makewell, a 14-year-old from Ripon, was reportedly piloting his…
NASA Advances Drone Safety with New Hazard Detection System
NASA is stepping up drone safety by testing an advanced software designed to predict airborne hazards before they occur, potentially revolutionizing drone operations across industries. The In-Time Aviation Safety Management System (IASMS) aims to proactively monitor and mitigate risks, enhancing…
AUVSI’s Fight Against AB 1160: Fearmongering Masquerading as Patriotism
The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) has launched a fierce attack on California’s Assembly Bill 1160 (AB 1160), claiming it threatens national security by channeling state tax dollars to Chinese military companies via drone purchases. In a letter…
FPV DOMINATION: My Secret Strategy to Switch My Daughters from YouTube to FPV Simulator Practice
Are you a dad who wants to teach something useful? Hello fellow FPV and non-FPV pilots! I don’t know how many of you have the pleasure of being fathers, I myself have that badge multiplied by four. Yep, two daughters…
DJI Drone AED Delivery System Saves Critical Minutes at Ski Race
Medical teams at the American Birkebeiner ski race have implemented an innovative drone-based emergency response system that delivers Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) to remote locations along the course, potentially saving crucial minutes in cardiac emergency situations. The collaboration, spearheaded by…