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This is DJI's latest enterprise flagship, the Matrice 4T, and it comes with four different cameras: a wide-angle camera, a 3× optical zoom, a 7× optical zoom, and a thermal camera for nighttime operations,

DJI

DJI Matrice 4T Review – $7,000 Drone That Saves Lives!

This is DJI's enterprise flagship, the Matrice 4T, and it comes with four different cameras: a wide-angle camera, a 3× optical zoom, a 7× optical zoom

Mikhail SvilanovFeb 7

DJI

Delta Police Pioneers Drone as First Responder Program with DJI Dock 2

The Delta Police Department in British Columbia enhances public safety by using DJI Dock 2 tech in its Drone as a First Responder (DFR) program.

Haye KestelooFeb 6

FAA

Ocean County Sheriff Seeks Local Drone Control Authority as FAA Jurisdiction Questions Persist

During a Wednesday agenda session of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners, Sheriff Michael G. Mastronardy reportedly emphasized that local law enforcement agencies require tools to protect airspace above their communities. According to reporting from the Asbury Park Press, recent December drone sightings over New Jersey exposed what Mastronardy describes as an increasing 21st-century “vulnerabi

Haye KestelooJan 31

Legal

Swedish Court Sets Precedent: First-Ever Drunk Drone Operation Conviction

The drunk drone incident, which occurred at a classic car event in Rättvik, central Sweden, set a significant precedent for drone regulations

Haye KestelooJan 30

FAA

Monmouth County Sheriff Criticizes FAA Over Mysterious Drone Operations

Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden slammed the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Tuesday night regarding their handling of hundreds of mysterious drone sightings over New Jersey and New York during November and December. The criticism comes as the White House has now acknowledged these flights were partially authorized FAA research operations. Lack of Transparency Sparked Public…

Haye KestelooJan 29

Police

San Bernardino Fire Department Pioneers Drone First Responder Program for Urban Fire Response

In a groundbreaking development for emergency services automation, the San Bernardino County Fire Department has launched an innovative drone first responder program, leveraging DJI’s M30T platform to revolutionize their approach to urban fire detection and response. The program, which began on January 13, 2025, represents a significant advancement in the integration of unmanned aerial systems…

Haye KestelooJan 27

Police

Drones aids in take down of alleged burglar in Kansas

A drone equipped with a thermal camera has been used in a police takedown of an alleged burglar in Lawrence, Kansas.

Josh SpiresJan 24

Search & Rescue

Colorado Sheriff’s Office Successfully Deploys Drone to Rescue Lost Backcountry Skier

The Summit County Sheriff’s Office has demonstrated the growing effectiveness of drone technology in search and rescue operations by successfully locating and guiding a lost backcountry skier to safety in the Shrine Pass area of Colorado. The incident, reported by Denver Gazette, marks another significant advancement in the integration of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) into…

Haye KestelooJan 23

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