Missing hikers found, thermal cameras at night, drones over floodwater — SAR missions, documented.
India’s gearing up for a major military upgrade with a multi-billion dollar drone deal with the US. The talks are heating up as PM Modi and President Biden huddle in Washington. This isn’t just any old purchase – we’re talking about 31 MQ-9B Sky Guardian and Sea Guardian drones from General Atomics, with a price…
Whitehall police are looking to buy a $49,000 drone to help first responders in their missions. The drone, which would be supplied by Paladin, a Texas-based company, is expected to provide quick intel, assist in search and recovery missions, and offer surveillance for SWAT operations. This move is part of a broader effort to enhance…
The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Department in West Virginia has recently expanded its drone unit, aiming to enhance public safety and protect officers. This move comes after the department obtained an additional Certificate of Authorization (COA) from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), allowing them to broaden their drone capabilities. The new drone unit is led by…
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The DJI Neo and the Phantom X Concept Yesterday, I made a video about the DJI Neo and how versatile this drone is. It got me thinking about the Phantom X concept. I’m not sure if anyone has seen or remembers this video posted to YouTube on DJI’s page, but it was uploaded eight years…
A missing 3-year-old child was safely located in a 100-acre cornfield thanks to the use of a thermal imaging drone in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin. The incident, which occurred on August 25, showcased the critical role of drone technology in emergency response situations, as reported by TMJ4. Urgent Search Operation Deputies responded to a…
The Portland Police Bureau (PPB) is requesting approval from the Portland City Council to expand its drone program, aiming to enhance public safety and operational efficiency across all precincts and patrol shifts, according to KOIN. $98,000 Investment for Equipment and Training PPB plans to ask the City Council for $98,000 to purchase new equipment and…
The Fairview Park Police Department in Ohio has recently launched a new drone program, enhancing their law enforcement capabilities and emergency response. According to a recent report from Cleveland.com, the department has invested in two drones to provide “eyes in the sky” for various operations. A Lifesaving Investment Police Chief Paul Shepard was convinced of…
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