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Discover the Sky: Carnegie Free Library Hosts Drone Education Event
Community Workshop on Drone Safety and Use On May 18, drone enthusiasts and curious minds alike will gather at the Carnegie Free Library of Beaver Falls for an exciting workshop titled “Drones 101.” This event, reportedly organized by Angle of…
Shaker Heights Debates Police Drone Purchase Amid Safety and Privacy Concerns
Debate Continues Over Police Department Request for Drones The Shaker Heights City Council continues to debate the police department’s request to purchase a $30,000 drone using forfeiture money. The discussion gained new urgency following a recent standoff involving an armed…
Ohio Bill Seeks to Tackle Drone Trespassing and Voyeurism
New Legislation Aims to Close Privacy Loopholes with Drones In a move to bolster privacy protections, Ohio legislators are considering a new bill that would make it illegal to use drones for trespassing and voyeurism on private property. The proposed…
Seed-Dropping Drones Combat Deforestation in Kosovo
In a groundbreaking effort to counteract deforestation in Kosovo, drones are being used to plant seeds rapidly and efficiently. This initiative, spearheaded by the non-profit organization Sustainability Leadership Kosova (SLK) in collaboration with Croatian company Project 02, aims to restore…
Russian Drone Unit Offers Elites a Safe Path to Serve
A special Russian military unit known as “Bars Kaskad” is recruiting the country’s elite to participate in drone operations far from the dangerous front lines in Ukraine, according to a recent announcement by the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD). This…
DJI MINI 4K The Best Beginner and Budget friendly drone of 2024
DJI recently released the Mini 4K, which is essentially like the Mini 2 but a couple of hundred dollars less. The real question is what can you do with a $300 drone that films in 4K and weighs less than…
Connecticut DJI Drone Ban, DFR, Supreme Court, Philly Drone Life
Welcome to this week’s UAS News Update. This week, we have four stories to discuss: Connecticut, the DFR (Drone for First Responders Act), a Michigan court case, and a follow-up on the Philly YouTuber. Let’s get to it. Connecticut Senate…
Myrtle Beach Police Harness Drones for Public Safety
The Dawn of Drone Policing In a recent surge of technological adoption, the Myrtle Beach Police Department (MBPD) has turned to an advanced fleet of drones to bolster community safety and streamline law enforcement processes. Drones, a game-changer in modern…
Michigan Supreme Court Sidesteps Drone Privacy Debate in Landmark Ruling
A Drone’s Eye View on Privacy Concerns The Michigan Supreme Court recently avoided a definitive stance on whether drones can be used by the government for surveillance without a warrant. This decision reportedly stemmed from a longstanding dispute involving Todd…
Reckless Drone Pilot Arrested for Endangering Passenger Plane in China
In late April 2024, a young man from Zhongshan, Guangdong Province, China, was reportedly arrested for illegally flying a modified DJI drone dangerously close to a passenger plane. The incident occurred above the G94 highway, where the drone pilot brazenly…
Drones Revolutionize Landmine Detection in Ukraine
In a groundbreaking development, drones equipped with advanced computer vision software are being deployed to detect and defuse landmines littering the war-torn landscape of Ukraine. The UN and Armed Forces of Ukraine recently invited the team from Safe Pro AI…
Philly Drone Life: A Sky-High Legal Battle Over Reckless Flying
The U.S. Government vs. Philly Drone Life The case of Michael DiCiurcio, a South Philadelphia drone enthusiast known as Philly Drone Life, has once again taken flight in the spotlight. Earlier this year, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern…