Missing hikers found, thermal cameras at night, drones over floodwater — SAR missions, documented.
Portland Police Bureau announced a new pilot expanding its Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) program—now in partnership with the Gresham Police Department—with leadership stating two drones will operate at each precinct to improve response and enhance safety, according to KATU’s report from Thursday’s press conference. The bureau added that it has recorded more than 400 successful…
FULTON, N.Y. — The Syracuse Police Department (SPD) is seeking the city’s approval for a new drone program to assist with high-priority incidents, following the proven success of the Fulton Police Department’s aerial operations. WSYR-TV reports that Fulton’s drones have demonstrated wide-ranging benefits beyond crime-fighting, particularly in search and rescue missions. Fulton Police Demonstrate C
Today, it’s all about this huge drone right here, the DJI Matrice 400—a revolutionary enterprise solution from DJI. A special thank you to Copter Bulgaria for providing this demo unit so it could be tested and fully reviewed. Endurance and performance of the DJI M400 At first glance, the headline feature of the Matrice 400…
Angel Aerial Systems has released the Trio Scout, a lightweight, compact, and ultra‑quiet tricopter manufactured in Ohio, designed to deliver 100 minutes of hover, a 40× EO zoom paired with a 640×480 thermal camera, and NDAA‑compliant component sourcing for agency and enterprise procurement; list price is $34,999 with a current lead time of 10 weeks,…
ACSL, Japan’s top drone manufacturer, has announced the release of the TAITEN Smart Controller—an NDAA-compliant remote with a 7-inch integrated display—alongside major enhancements to its SAMO thermal payload and a new collaboration with Teledyne FLIR’s Thermal by FLIR® Program. The advances put ACSL’s secure, versatile drones in sharper focus for U.S. public safety teams, infrastructure…
An owl can silently weave through a dense forest, and a hawk can dive and perch on a branch in a fraction of a second. Now, a team of engineers
A stray pup in Pennsylvania, now named Dallas, got her noggin stuck in a giant pretzel jar, turning her into a furry snack catastrophe.
Rescuers in Spain have located the body of Cole Henderson, a 27-year-old American hiker missing since early July, with drones playing a central role in scanning the rugged terrain of Monte Perdido. This discovery underscores the growing importance of unmanned aerial vehicles in search and rescue operations, enabling access to areas too hazardous for ground…
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