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Innovative Drone Program Set to Transform Healthcare Access for Isolated Chesapeake Bay Community
A game-changing drone delivery initiative is poised to revolutionize healthcare access for Smith Island’s isolated residents, backed by a $1.76 million U.S. Department of Transportation grant, according to the University of Maryland’s recent announcement. Remote Community Faces Critical Healthcare Challenges…
AI-Powered Drone Takes On Invasive Plants with Automated Precision Spraying
A game-changing open-source drone system is tackling weed control with surgical precision, combining AI vision and automated reloading capabilities. This innovative project, developed by Nathan Builds, aims to make weed control more efficient and environmentally friendly, as detailed in his…
Drone Helps Culver City Police Catch Car Burglar in Late-Night Search
In a swift demonstration of drone technology’s law enforcement capabilities, Culver City Police Department successfully used a drone to locate a suspect involved in a vehicle break-in, as reported by Patch. Quick Response to Late-Night Break-in The incident occurred around…
Ukraine Makes Bold Move to Replace DJI Mavic 3 with Home-Grown Military Drones
In a significant shift toward military independence, Ukrainian manufacturers have unveiled their first domestically produced reconnaissance drones designed to replace the Chinese DJI Mavic 3 series widely used on the frontlines. The presentation, which took place at a testing ground…
Chinese Tourist Released After Drone Filming Near South Korean Spy Agency
A Chinese national was briefly detained and then released after allegedly filming South Korea’s National Intelligence Service (NIS) headquarters with a drone in Seoul. The incident, reported by Yonhap News, occurred when the tourist was attempting to capture footage of…
Private Money Shapes Vegas Police Drone Program: Skydio’s $7.6M Deal Raises Questions
In a revealing investigation that pulls back the curtain on police technology funding, TechCrunch exposed how venture capitalist Ben Horowitz orchestrated a major drone deployment for the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) through unconventional channels. The Backroom Deal It…
DJI Neo Firmware Update – IMPORTANT new features
Good day folks! Shawn here from Air Photography. Today I’ll share a quick firmware video about the DJI Neo’s recent update from a couple of days ago. New Goggles N3 Support Most notably, this update added support for the new…
DJI Goggles N3: Complete Review For Avata 2 And Neo Drones
DJI has just dropped a new set of affordable goggles that can be used with the Neo and the Avata 2. These are the DJI Goggles N3, which you can think of as a spin-off of the Goggles 3. They…
DJI Neo Firmware Update – Small Features, Better Drone!
One of the most frustrating things about DJI drones is that when they’re first released to the public, they don’t have all of the features they’re actually capable of doing. The good thing about that is you know that improvements…
Stefanik as UN Ambassador: A New Chapter in US-China Drone Relations
In a significant diplomatic development, President-elect Donald Trump has offered Representative Elise Stefanik (R-NY) the position of UN Ambassador, a move that could reshape the global drone industry. The appointment of this outspoken critic of Chinese technology firms signals potential…
Skydio Buys 114 Patent Assets From GoPro in Major Drone Industry Move
In a significant development for the drone industry, Skydio has acquired 114 US patent assets from action camera giant GoPro. The transaction, recorded by the US Patent and Trademark Office in October 2024, marks one of the largest patent deals…
Leaked DJI Mavic Enterprise Prototype Surfaces After Apparent Crash Test
A prototype DJI Mavic Enterprise drone has emerged in recently leaked images and video, showing an impressive camera system that appears to have survived crash testing. The footage, shared by trusted DJI leakers Jasper Ellens and OsitaLV, provides intriguing insights…
Cleveland Police Drones Remain Grounded Pending Policy Approval
Cleveland’s fleet of ten police drones remains grounded while awaiting policy approval from the city’s Community Police Commission (CPC), according to discussions at a recent Cleveland City Council committee meeting, reports Signal Cleveland. Drones in Limbo Despite Cleveland City Council…
FAA Grants Historic Airspace Management Approval to ANRA for NY Power Authority Drone Ops
ANRA Technologies has secured a game-changing Letter of Acceptance (LOA) from the FAA, paving the way for expanded beyond-visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) drone operations at the New York Power Authority (NYPA). This groundbreaking authorization, announced by ANRA Technologies, marks a significant…
DJI and SkyPixel Launch $170,000 Global Drone Photo Contest, Adding New Handheld Category
The world’s largest drone manufacturer DJI has teamed up with SkyPixel to launch their milestone 10th Annual Photo & Video Contest, featuring a massive prize pool worth over $170,000 and introducing an all-new handheld category for ground-based creators. Running from…
Residents Fear Burglars Using Drones to Case La Jolla Shores Homes
A concerning pattern has emerged in the upscale La Jolla Shores neighborhood of San Diego, where residents suspect drones are being used to scout homes before burglaries. According to reporting by La Jolla Light, at least nine residential burglaries have…
Tilta Hydra Mini Transforms DJI Pocket 3 into Ultimate Adventure Camera
In an impressive demonstration of off-road camera gear capability, the new Tilta Hydra Mini mounting system proves to be a game-changing accessory for the DJI Pocket 3, offering professional-grade stabilization at a surprisingly affordable price point. Revolutionary Mounting System The…
DJI Avata 2 Gets Dubbed “The Repo Drone” After Starring in Recovery Operation
A recent video has surfaced showing the DJI Avata 2 being used in an unconventional way – as a reconnaissance tool for vehicle recovery operations, or Repo Drone. The footage, shared by a recovery agent known as Ed, “The Tow…
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