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A dozen people, aged 33 to 13, were arrested after large fights broke out during a drone light show at Gloucester Township Day. Police estimated a crowd of 500 and had to disperse the chaotic scene in New Jersey. Disorder Erupts at Community Event The annual Gloucester Township Day, meant to be a family-friendly event,…
A first-time visitor to the Isle of Man TT races got fined £500 ($615) for flying a drone too close to the race course during a qualifying session. Rory Neale, from Nuneaton in Warwickshire, was caught using his drone near a campsite in Glen Vine called Ballagarey on Friday, reports the BBC. Breaking the Rules…
San Antonio is reportedly becoming a major hub for drone technology, with significant impacts on businesses, education, and families. A recent example is the Drones 4 Water competition held in early May at the Boeing Center at Tech Port and Dwight Middle School, drawing over 350 students from San Antonio and across Texas. This event,…
Using drones for search and rescue in the rugged Scottish Highlands is becoming more efficient thanks to AI. A team from the University of Glasgow, led by Jan-Hendrik Ewers, is exploring how machine learning can enhance search strategies, reports MIT Technology Review. Revolutionizing Search and Rescue The Highlands present a unique challenge for rescue operations.…
A Whittier man, Luis Mendez Jr., 51, was sentenced to 36 years and four months in prison for firing at a law enforcement officer and a police drone during an eight-hour standoff in Costa Mesa. This verdict came after his conviction for assault with a deadly weapon against a special agent, among other charges, reports…
Eurofighter jet collided with drone while landing at Manching Airport in Germany. The pilot didn't notice the collision, but damage was found.
Drones to Respond to 911 Calls Imagine dialing 911 and seeing a drone at your doorstep instead of a police officer. This futuristic scenario could soon be a reality in parts of Colorado’s Front Range. Several local law enforcement agencies are exploring the idea of deploying drones as first responders to 911 calls. Even the…
Retired Trooper Turns Drone Pilot to Save Lost Pets In Malone, New York, Chad Tavernia is using his drone to reunite families with their lost dogs. Tavernia, a retired New York State Police trooper and investigator, has reportedly successfully located 18 missing dogs since late January through his venture, North Country Drone Search & Recovery.…
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