Missing hikers found, thermal cameras at night, drones over floodwater — SAR missions, documented.
New DJI Drone Technology for Public Safety The Tybee Island Police Department has recently introduced two new DJI drones, marking a significant advancement in their emergency response capabilities, reports WJCL 22 ABC News. According to assistant police chief Bertram Whitley, these drones will revolutionize how the department handles various situations, from search and rescue missions…
Police departments and rescue workers are pushing back against efforts to ban Chinese-made DJI drones in the United States, according to a
Autel Robotics unveiled its EVO Lite Enterprise Series, a lineup of industrial drones designed for portability, simplicity, and advanced functionality.
A 22-year-old kayaker was successfully rescued on Saturday night after being separated from his companion on the Lumber River in Lumberton, N.C., during a severe thunderstorm. The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office received a call around 8:30 p.m., and upon arrival, they learned that the man had not been in contact for over two hours. The…
The Irish Coast Guard is utilizing drone technology in its ongoing search for a 12-year-old boy who went missing at the Cliffs of Moher in County Clare, Ireland. According to The Irish Times, the boy, believed to have fallen from the cliffs, was reported missing by his family on Tuesday. Drones Lead the Search Effort…
The Hamilton County Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Team in Tennessee is taking steps to broaden its drone capabilities, according to Local 3 News. Team members recently underwent training for the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Part 107 Test, aiming to obtain individual FAA licenses. Expanding Drone Capabilities The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) says this new…
A small drone found in the car of Thomas Crooks, the gunman who attempted to assassinate former President Donald J. Trump, was likely used to survey the rally site in Butler, Pennsylvania, according to a report by The New York Times. READ MORE: DJI DRONE USED IN TRUMP ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT REVEALS DETAILED PLANNING Drone Surveillance…
The Shaker Heights Police Department in Ohio is on track to acquire its own drone by the end of the year. This move comes after several work sessions discussing Chief Wayne Hudson’s request to use $22,000 from Law Enforcement Trust Funds for the purchase, reports Cleveland.com. Drone Capabilities and Costs The initial cost of the…
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