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Parrot Anafi USA First Flight and Impressions – Small But Mighty
Hey there, folks! I’m Billy Kyle, and today I’m stoked to share my first flight experience with the Parrot Anafi USA drone, a sleek piece of tech designed and made right here in the good ol’ U.S. of A. This…
AI-Powered FPV Drone Outpaces Human Racers
The field of artificial intelligence (AI) is showcasing its prowess, with robots besting humans in increasingly complex tasks. A groundbreaking example emerged from the University of Zurich, where engineers unveiled an AI-driven drone, named “Swift“, that dominated human opponents in…
NYPD Sets Strict No-Drone Policy for U.S. Open
On the inaugural day of the U.S. Open, the New York Police Department (NYPD) issued a stern warning: Flushing Meadows is off-limits to drones. The NYPD emphasized a stringent a no-drone or “zero-tolerance policy” for any drones observed around the…
Manx Grand Prix Incident: Drone Enthusiast Faces Hefty Fine
During the high-octane events of the Manx Grand Prix, a motorcycle fan got a hefty fine for operating a drone where it shouldn’t have been. Thomas Rudd, a 25-year-old, faced a £3,000 ($3,788) penalty for flying his device near the…
Drone Enthusiast Fined for Dangerous Flights Near Major Event and Airport
In a recent brush with the law, a drone hobbyist in the United Kingdom was slapped with a hefty fine after recklessly piloting his device in restricted areas. Daniel Cesare, 36, faced substantial charges after flying his drone near East…
NYPD Increases Police Drone Use at Crime Scenes
In a recent development, the NYPD has voiced plans to ramp up the utilization of police drones to survey crime scenes, as detailed by the NYPD Chief of Patrol, John Chell. This initiative stems from the technological advancements that Mayor…
Drones and Deputies: The Siege in Pittsburgh’s Garfield Neighborhood
On an otherwise quiet day in Pittsburgh’s Garfield neighborhood, in Pennsylvania, authorities faced gunfire, drones were deployed, and the community held its collective breath during a prolonged standoff. It all began on Wednesday morning, when local law enforcement attempted to…
DJI Leaks? Possible Midair with Drone, Remote ID and the Super Bowl
Welcome to the Weekly UAS News update. We have three stories for you this week. The first one concerns DJI leaks for the DJI Mini 4. We also have a report of a drone that allegedly hit an Airbus in…
Moline Police Boost Safety with Drone Use at Mo.Live
In light of a recent change in state law, Moline Police are set to employ drone technology for increased safety at the upcoming Mo.Live event. The new legislation, Public Act 103-0101, signed by Gov. JB Pritzker on June 16, 2023,…
DJI Drone and Alert Hikers: The Rescue on Crowders Mountain
An 18-year-old hiker’s nightmare unfolded when he went missing in Crowders Mountain State Park. However, thanks to alert fellow hikers and modern DJI drone technology, a silver lining appeared on Thursday when officers and park rangers rescued him from a…
Sacramento Police adds DJI Drones to Military Equipment
Last month, the Sacramento Police Department provided insights into the military gear they possess, including DJI drones, and the new equipment they’re eyeing. This disclosure follows Assembly Bill 481, a law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom in September 2021, directing…
DJI Drones Soar into Grand Rapids Police Strategy
Grand Rapids, Michigan is gearing up to introduce police drones this September. On Tuesday morning, August 22, the City Commission’s fiscal committee unanimously gave the nod for an approximately $100,000 purchase, accounting for eight DJI drones for law enforcement purposes.…