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Two Drone Operators Arrested Near Eaton Fire, Sheriff Reports
The Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department has arrested two individuals for flying unauthorized drones in areas affected by the Eaton Fire, according to Captain Jabari Williams, reports Deadline. The arrests mark a significant enforcement action as authorities crack down on drone…
Super Scooper Airplane Sustains Significant Damage in DJI Mini Drone Collision Over Palisades Fire
A firefighting super scooper airplane suffered substantial damage after colliding with an unauthorized DJI Mini drone during critical operations over the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles, highlighting the escalating challenges of airspace management during emergency response operations. The incident, reported…
Former NY Fire Chief Charged with Forging FAA Drone License
A former fire chief in Central New York faces criminal charges for allegedly forging Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) credentials required to operate the department’s unmanned aircraft system. Michael J. Leonelli, 46, was arrested Wednesday after the Caughdenoy Fire Department discovered…
Marion County Fire Rescue Enhances Emergency Response with Skydio X10 Drone
Marion County Fire Rescue (MCFR) has joined the growing ranks of U.S. fire departments embracing drone technology with their recent adoption of the Skydio X10 drone, marking a significant step forward in their emergency response capabilities, reports WCJB. Advanced Capabilities…
Multiple Drones Spotted Near Prairie Island Nuclear Plant Raise Security Concerns
Multiple drones were observed flying near the Prairie Island Nuclear Power Plant in Minnesota on January 8, 2025, prompting responses from local law enforcement agencies but leaving questions about the operators’ identities and intentions unanswered. The incident involved four to…
Autel Added to CMC List, NEW Matrice 4, DroneUp Contract Ended, DOD Expands LAANC
We have four stories for you this week: Autel and others added to the DoD CMC list, DJI releases the Matrice 4, Walmart ends their contract with DroneUp, and the DoD expands LAANC. Let’s get to it! Autel Added to…
Nevada Law SB11 Restricts Public Agency Drone Use, Bans DJI
Nevada Senate Bill 11 (SB11), which took effect January 1, 2025, has introduced significant restrictions on unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) use by public agencies and law enforcement in Nevada. New Restrictions on Drone Sources The law requires Nevada’s Department of…
DJI Matrice 4T: First Look and Flight Test
All right, so today I’m up in Ottawa, Canada for one reason, and that’s to check out DJI’s newest Enterprise drone, the Matrice 4T. Notice we have something sitting up on top of the drone here – this is AVSS’s…
DJI Launches AI-Powered Matrice 4 Series, Advancing Enterprise Drone Capabilities
DJI has unveiled its new Matrice 4 Series enterprise drones, marking a significant shift toward AI-powered commercial drone operations with two specialized models: the Matrice 4 Enterprise (M4E) and Matrice 4 Thermal (M4T) . The launch represents DJI’s most ambitious…
Drone Spotlight Guides Successful Night Rescue of Stranded Teen Hiker in Nevada
A drone equipped with powerful spotlight capabilities played a crucial role in a four-hour rescue operation of a stranded teenage hiker on Lone Mountain, demonstrating the expanding capabilities of drone technology in emergency response. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department…
7 Days in the Cold: Thermal Drone Locates Missing Bernese Mountain Dog
A thermal drone deployment led to the successful rescue of a missing Bernese Mountain Dog in Crystal Lake, Illinois, demonstrating the growing importance of drone technology in search and rescue operations. The two-year-old dog named Charlie was discovered on Sunday…
DJI Inspire 3 FINALLY Gets a New Lens – DJI DL 75mm F1.8 Review
So it feels really weird doing a review of a lens for a DJI Inspire 3 drone. Usually drones have fixed cameras, which means they have fixed lenses. This leads most of my reviews to be about a drone itself…