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New VSLAM Drone Platform Revolutionizes GPS-Denied Navigation
A groundbreaking UAV platform leveraging Visual Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (VSLAM) enables drones to navigate autonomously in GPS-denied environments, such as urban canyons or dense forests, with unprecedented precision, reports Hackster.io. By integrating Isaac ROS VSLAM, this system empowers drones…
Riverside Deploys Drones to Combat Illegal Fireworks After Devastating Blaze
In Riverside, California, a new drone program is taking flight to curb illegal fireworks, a response to the catastrophic Hawarden Fire that ravaged 500 acres and destroyed homes last summer. City officials announced the initiative, equipping police, firefighters, and code…
Drone with Thermal Imaging Saves Missing Man from Hypothermia in Candy Mountain
A missing man was rescued from the brink of hypothermia in West Richland, Washington, thanks to a drone equipped with thermal imaging, highlighting the growing role of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) in search and rescue (SAR) operations. The Benton County…
NYPD Drone Thwarts Brooklyn Break-In, Showcasing Advanced Policing Technology
On a quiet night in East Flatbush, Brooklyn, an NYPD drone proved its worth by helping apprehend two burglary suspects in minutes, highlighting the growing role of drones in urban policing. Exclusive video footage from the NYPD shows the drone’s…
DJI Drone Stock Crisis Deepens as U.S. Ban Looms: Why Are Shelves Bare?
If you’re eyeing a DJI drone to enhance your aerial photography or recreational flying, the options are dwindling fast. As of June 22, 2025, DJI’s official website and major U.S. retailers like B&H Photo, Adorama, and Amazon report near-total stock…
Drone Saves Missing Elderly Man in Coffee County Search
In a heartwarming rescue, the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) used a drone to locate an 80-year-old man with dementia who went missing on June 18, 2025, in rural Georgia. The successful operation highlights the growing role of drones in…
Parrot’s ANAFI UKR Drone Breaks Silence with Tactical Power for Defense and Public Safety
After years of quiet, French drone maker Parrot roared back into the spotlight at the Paris Air Show on June 16, 2025, unveiling the ANAFI UKR, a compact, AI-driven micro-drone built for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR). Designed for defense…
Ukraine Advances Interceptor Drone Technology to Counter Russian Shahed Attacks
Today, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced accelerated development of interceptor drones to combat the escalating threat of Russian drone swarms, particularly Iranian-designed Shahed drones, targeting Ukrainian cities, reports Reuters. This technological push, driven by domestic enterprises, aims to bolster air…
Louisiana Pioneers Drone Defense Law, Empowering Local Police to Neutralize Threats
In a groundbreaking move, Louisiana has become the first U.S. state to authorize local law enforcement to intercept and disable drones posing credible threats to public safety. Signed into law on June 18, 2025, by Governor Jeff Landry, the “We…
Chinese Signal Jammers Smuggled into U.S. Threaten Police and First Responder Drones
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a stark warning about a surge in Chinese-made signal jammers being smuggled into the United States, raising concerns for drone operators, particularly law enforcement and first responders, reports The Washington Times. According…
Drone Pilot Interferes With Helicopter, NASA ASRS Reports, & Legislation Restricting Drones
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have three stories for you this week: charges against a drone pilot for allegedly interfering with a medical helicopter, potential cuts to the NASA ASRS report, and New York legislation restricting drone…
DJI Matrice 400 Redefines Enterprise Drones with 59-Minute Flight and 13-Pound Payload
On June 10, 2025, DJI unveiled the Matrice 400, a flagship enterprise drone engineered for professionals in public safety, infrastructure inspection, and mapping. Boasting a 59-minute flight time and a 13.2-pound (6 kg) payload capacity, this drone sets a new…