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Police Drone’s Thermal Camera and Spotlight Guide Night Rescue of Man from Icy Brook
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Police Drone’s Thermal Camera and Spotlight Guide Night Rescue of Man from Icy Brook

The Ossining Police Department successfully rescued a man who had fallen into an icy brook during a late-night emergency response on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, utilizing their department drone’s infrared camera and spotlight capabilities. The incident, reported by Daily Voice Ossining, showcases how drone technology can provide critical assistance during nighttime emergency responses. Technolog

Arizona Proposes Law Enabling Police to Take Down Drug-Trafficking Drones Near Mexican Border
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Arizona Proposes Law Enabling Police to Take Down Drug-Trafficking Drones Near Mexican Border

A new piece of legislation in Arizona could grant local law enforcement the authority to intercept and disable drones suspected of drug trafficking within 30 miles of the Mexican border. The bipartisan-supported measure reportedly addresses cartel drone operations while raising important questions about aerial safety and liability. Legislative Framework and Scope House Bill 2733, currently…

Drone Crashes at Mine, GA Bill to Ban Drones, ND Rejects Drone Ban, & New DJI Products
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Drone Crashes at Mine, GA Bill to Ban Drones, ND Rejects Drone Ban, & New DJI Products

Welcome to your weekly UAS news update! We have five stories for you this week: a drone crash into a uranium mine, a Georgia bill to ban Chinese drones, the North Dakota Senate rejecting a Chinese drone ban, the Sumas Police Department performing a remarkable rescue, and lastly, some new DJI products. Let’s get started!…

DJI Matrice 30T Enhances Washington Township Police Emergency Response
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DJI Matrice 30T Enhances Washington Township Police Emergency Response

Washington Township Police Department, Ohio has acquired a DJI Matrice 30T drone for emergency response and search-and-rescue operations, with funding of $17,000 provided primarily through the Washington Township Police Officers Association, according to Chief Michael Thompson. The department’s new M30T features a thermal imaging camera for heat detection in challenging conditions, coupled with a

Draganfly Teams With AI Firm Palladyne To Bring Autonomous Drone Swarms To Defense And Commercial Markets
Draganfly

Draganfly Secures Rare FAA Waiver for Urban Drone Operations in Boston

Canadian drone manufacturer Draganfly received a waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration, allowing limited drone operations over people and moving vehicles in Boston. The company announced the approval through an official FAA filing and press release. The waiver provides specific exemptions to FAA Part 107 regulations, permitting controlled drone flights over non-participants and traffic u

Rogue Drone Blocks Emergency Chopper in Child Rescue Drama
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Rogue Drone Blocks Emergency Chopper in Child Rescue Drama

A medical helicopter rescue operation in Orangefield, Texas was impeded by a rogue drone, delaying emergency transport for a three-year-old drowning victim, according to Orange County EDS #2 Assistant Fire Chief Joshua Taylor. The incident occurred around 4:20 PM Sunday when the medical helicopter attempted to land in a field near Chimney Rock Drive to…

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