Missing hikers found, thermal cameras at night, drones over floodwater — SAR missions, documented.
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have four stories for you this week. DJI is ending support for certain drones and payloads, and we’re going to talk about which ones. We have a drone that helps rescue a missing person. Also, shots were fired at a police drone during a chase. And lastly,…
As Spectrum Local News reports, the Portland City Council is preparing to revisit a drone proposal that it rejected only a few weeks ago. The vote takes place tonight, and it will decide whether the Portland Police Department can move forward with buying a drone priced at forty five thousand dollars. Absolutely not chump change.…
Drones have become an essential tool in search and rescue work. They can fly over rivers, forests and steep terrain without putting officers in
The conceptual VITA EMS drone by designer Hongyi Sun imagines a future where first responders get high tech backup that doesn’t add new dangers to an already chaotic scene. As reported by Trendhunter, this drone skips traditional spinning blades and instead uses a blade free propulsion system. That means no surprise haircuts, no shredded jackets,…
The York County Sheriff’s Office is adding a new unmanned aircraft to its daily work, as Nebraska TV reports. Deputies say the drone will help them respond faster and stay safer during tough calls. It will assist in search and rescue, crash reconstruction, fugitive hunts, disaster scenes, and anything else where eyes in the sky…
On november 19 of this year, something unusual happened over enemy territory. A Ukrainian FPV combat drone, the massive Queen Hornet, pulled off a rescue mission that looked more like a Pixar short than a battlefield operation. The story spread fast in the drone community because it was equal parts impressive and hilarious. As reported…
The Columbus Division of Police has introduced a new program called RAVEN, as reported by ABC6. The name stands for Rapid Aerial Visual Enforcement Network. The goal is to improve public safety by giving officers fast access to aerial views during emergencies across Central Ohio. RAVEN is a pilot program designed to support the Division’s…
Why the DJI drone ban means body bags, not just economic pain. First responders lose life-saving tools while American manufacturers remain years behind.
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