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The Ossining Police Department successfully rescued a man who had fallen into an icy brook during a late-night emergency response on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, utilizing their department drone’s infrared camera and spotlight capabilities. The incident, reported by Daily Voice Ossining, showcases how drone technology can provide critical assistance during nighttime emergency responses. Technolog
A new piece of legislation in Arizona could grant local law enforcement the authority to intercept and disable drones suspected of drug trafficking within 30 miles of the Mexican border. The bipartisan-supported measure reportedly addresses cartel drone operations while raising important questions about aerial safety and liability. Legislative Framework and Scope House Bill 2733, currently…
The DJI Pocket 3 easily became my favorite camera of 2024. It has fantastic image quality, great stabilization, and excellent audio options, but what
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update! We have five stories for you this week: a drone crash into a uranium mine, a Georgia bill to ban Chinese drones, the North Dakota Senate rejecting a Chinese drone ban, the Sumas Police Department performing a remarkable rescue, and lastly, some new DJI products. Let’s get started!…
NGDrone, a reliable source for DJI product leaks, has shared images on X that appear to show the next generation of the DJI Dock 3 system.
Good day, folks. Shawn here from Air Photography. If you’ve recently purchased a DJI Neo, I’m going to show you a few accessories you may want to consider for it. Front Camera Protector The first item is a front camera protector. This protects the camera in case of a front impact, which can be especially…
Did you know there is an invisible no-fly zone that could cost you your drone and your pilot license? On top of that, it can move at any time. Now, if you fly your drone anywhere near the coast, you need to know about this flight restriction, what happens if you break it, and more…
Today, we’re reviewing the DJI RS4 Mini. Let’s get to it. As you can tell, at Pilot Institute, we love gimbals. We’ve been using them for a long time
The CIA is conducting previously unreported surveillance flights using MQ-9 Reaper drones over Mexico as part of counter-narcotics operations
DJI has introduced significant improvements to its compact gimbal lineup with the DJI RS 4 Mini, incorporating advanced AI tracking capabilities into a stabilizer that weighs just 890g (1.96 lbs). The new model, announced today by the Shenzhen-based drone manufacturer, maintains professional-grade payload capacity of 2kg (4.4 lbs) while reducing setup complexity through automated features.…
In a significant development for autonomous maritime systems, defense technology company Saronic has announced an ambitious program to revitalize American shipbuilding through large-scale autonomous vessel production. The initiative includes the construction of Port Alpha, a next-generation shipyard dedicated to autonomous vessel manufacturing, marking a potential turning point in U.S. naval auton
In a significant development for autonomous maritime defense technology, Texas-based defense contractor Saronic has secured $600 million in funding, propelling its valuation to $4 billion. The company, established less than three years ago, is embarking on an ambitious expansion of its unmanned surface vessel (USV) program and plans to construct an advanced shipyard facility dubbed…
Virginia-based Captured Media operator Justin Updyke reports that thermal drone technology is revolutionizing deer recovery and herd management, with data showing 70 percent of located deer are found alive during recovery operations, reports North American White Tail. The technology, implemented through a specialized drone named Jarvis, AKA DJI Matrice 30T, was designed for search and…
Hong Kong’s Buildings Department has successfully deployed unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to inspect 157 aging buildings in 2024, dramatically reducing inspection times compared to traditional methods, according to a report from the South China Morning Post. The department currently operates eight drones, each costing approximately HK$40,000 ($5,100 USD) with accessories. These remotely controlle
Good day, folks! Shawn here from Air Photography. Perhaps you’ve recently purchased a brand-new drone, such as the DJI Mini 4 Pro, the new DJI Flip, the DJI Neo, or the DJI Air 3S series, and you’re wondering what to do with the footage after capturing it. If you’re new to filming, it can feel…
Hi everybody, welcome back to the channel. If this is your first time here, my name is Russ, and this is 51 Drones. In this video, I’m going to show you some of the many products that I’ve reviewed and actually used over the past eight years. I’ll let you know if they’re still something…
Today, it’s all about one of the most interesting drone accessories that I’ve encountered recently, namely the beacon for the HOVERAir X1 Pro Max. Let’s check it out. Z00 Robotics reached out to me recently, and they wanted me to share a bit more of my experience with the beacon. They were also kind enough…
This right here is DJI’s newest model, the Flip. It is designed to be more affordable and offers similar features to more expensive drones, and it folds in a different way. Now, this, on the other hand, is the Mini 4 Pro, a very popular, tried-and-true model with both hobbyist and commercial pilots. So, if,…
A drone collision with mine shaft safety equipment forced a security review at the Pinyon Plain uranium mine near the Grand Canyon
In this article we will review 6 amazing (and totally new for you) activities that will leave you, if not shocked, at least, pretty satisfied.
The North Dakota Senate has voted to remove a $15 million drone replacement program from House Bill 1038 while preserving $11 million for expanding the state’s beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone network, according to KFYR reports and legislative records, reports KFYRTV. Senator Kyle Davison (R-Fargo) led the successful motion to strip the Chinese…
DJI unveiled its seventh-generation smartphone stabilizers today, expanding its Osmo Mobile series with two new models featuring enhanced subject tracking capabilities. The company’s latest release introduces the Osmo Mobile 7P and Osmo Mobile 7, both incorporating DJI’s newest stabilization technology and ActiveTrack 7.0 system. “From award-winning filmmakers to short-form content creators, DJI c
These cuts represent about 5% of the National Park Service workforce and create new vulnerabilities in drone regulation enforcement across
AeroVironment introduced its next-generation JUMP 20-X vertical takeoff and landing or VTOL drone, designed for maritime operations, the
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