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Amish Brothers Are Revolutionizing Farming With DJI Drones
Three young men from the Amish community, embraced the future of agriculture by launching their own drone-spraying business with DJI drones.
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UK Drone Wars: Hunters and Saboteurs Clash in High-Tech Aerial Conflict
The long-standing battle between fox hunters and animal rights activists in the UK has escalated to the skies, with both sides deploying sophisticated drones in an increasingly high-tech conflict. A recent report from The Telegraph confirms that hunt saboteur groups are now widely using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to monitor hunts and gather evidence of…
DJI
Two Arrested in Drone Drug Smuggling Attempt at South Carolina Prison
Two individuals have been arrested for allegedly using a drone to smuggle drugs into the Kershaw Correctional Institution, a medium-security prison.
United States
Trump Boasts of Drone Strike on Venezuelan Boat, Sparking Outrage
In a move that has sent shockwaves through Washington and Caracas, President Trump has boasted about a lethal drone strike on a speedboat in the Caribbean, an action that Senator Rand Paul has exposed as a potential breach of the rules of engagement and a killing without due process. In a very interesting report from…
Skydio
Portland Police Seek Approval to Deploy Drone for Public Safety Operations
The Portland Police Department is requesting approval from the city council to purchase its first drone, a tool they say would improve search-and-rescue missions, crime scene reconstruction, and responses to high-risk incidents, according to a report from the Portland Press Herald. The council’s Health and Human Services and Public Safety Committee approved the measure Tuesday,…
Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, Drones Are a Farmer’s Best Friend and the FBI’s Biggest Headache
Wisconsin State Farmer wrote about it and told us: It’s a classic double-edged sword, and it’s a conversation we all need to be having.
Legal
Drone Spies? A Vicious Legal Battle Erupts Between Two US Waste Giants
Veolia, a global environmental services leader, is accusing its direct competitor, Clean Harbors, of using a drone to conduct corporate espionage
Amazon
Amazon Prime Air vs. Model Flyers: Darlington Drone Trial Triggers 8‑Mile Airspace Fight
Amazon’s plan to launch drone parcel deliveries from its Darlington warehouse is facing organized resistance from a local model aircraft club that warns the retail giant “cannot take over” shared airspace, intensifying the debate over how Prime Air integrates with hobby, commercial, and government users, reports The Telegraph. Local pushback details Teesside Model Flying Club,…
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