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Rimzler Modifies DJI Avata 2 by Removing Ducts In a recent video, YouTuber Rimzler decided to try something crazy with his DJI Avata 2 drone. While he likes the drone for its versatility and camera quality, he felt it was lacking in the acrobatic department, especially in windy conditions. To address this, Rimzler removed the…
Tester Introduces Bill to Crack Down on Chinese Drones Over Spying Concerns U.S. Senator Jon Tester (D-MT) plans to introduce a Senate companion to the Countering CCP Drones Act on Thursday, June 19, 2024. The bill, originally authored by Representative Elise Stefanik (R-NY) in the House, aims to restrict Chinese-made drones, particularly those from market…
Satellite Images Reveal Additional Barges and Floating Booms Ukraine has reportedly vowed to destroy the strategic Kerch bridge linking Russia with occupied Crimea. In response, Russia has attempted to protect the bridge with barges and floating boom defenses. However, Ukraine has demonstrated that it can innovate and adapt to defensive measures in the Black Sea.…
China is rapidly expanding its drone arsenal, including stealth drones, drone carriers, and underwater vehicles, signaling a shift towards a drone-centric naval strategy in preparation for a potential conflict with the US over Taiwan, reports Asia Times. GJ-11 Sharp Sword Stealth Drone Mockups Spotted Near New Warship Satellite imagery has revealed mockups of China’s stealthy…
German defense contractor Rheinmetall has introduced an innovative containerized launcher system for deploying the Hero family of loitering munitions, also known as kamikaze drones. This modular system, designed in partnership with Israeli company UVision, offers significant flexibility for precision strikes from land and sea platforms, reports Newsweek. Modular Design Enables Versatile Deployment
Legislation Aims to Balance Public Trust and Effective Policing As police departments across Northeast Ohio increasingly adopt drone technology, State Representative Bernie Willis is pushing for legislation that would require law enforcement to obtain search warrants for drone surveillance. House Bill 149 aims to strike a balance between maintaining public trust and allowing police to…
The historic six-story Tyler Chamber of Commerce building, an architectural Art Deco gem built in 1938, reportedly received a revolutionary exterior cleaning this past Saturday thanks to cutting-edge drone technology from Poseidon Power Washing. After a one-week weather delay, the veteran-owned Tyler-based company successfully utilized their exclusive Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) to safely SoftW
The Gila National Forest in New Mexico is facing a very high risk of wildfire, with recent incidents highlighting the ongoing threat. As firefighting efforts intensify, a new danger has emerged: unauthorized drone flights near active fire sites. These drone incursions pose significant risks to aerial firefighting operations and have led to renewed warnings from…
However, a forthcoming paper by the Center for a New American Security (CNAS), a drone war over Taiwan would likely look very different
Lakewood Police Use Infrared Drone to Locate Unresponsive Boy Lakewood police used a drone equipped with an infrared camera to rescue an intoxicated teen who had wandered off into a dark field on May 10. The teen was found unresponsive and not breathing, but officers were able to revive him with CPR. According to Lakewood…
Mayor Oleksandr Symchyshyn Announces Drone Delivery on Facebook Oleksandr Symchyshyn, the mayor of Khmelnytskyi, Ukraine, announced that the city has delivered 10 DJI Mavic 3T drones equipped with thermal imaging cameras to Ukrainian soldiers. The drones, which cost nearly 1.8 million Ukrainian hryvnias (approximately $48,600 USD), were purchased using funds from the city budget, Ukrinform…
IdeaForge Allocates 1,678 Equity Shares to Employees ideaForge, a leading Indian drone manufacturer, has expanded its employee stock option plan (ESOP) pool by allocating 1,678 equity shares to its employees. The company announced the allotment in a recent exchange filing, stating that the executive committee of the board approved the move on June 14, 2024,…
John McBride here. I wanted to give my thoughts on this whole "DJI ban is coming" and provide a perspective on the drone industry and the latest
NYPD drones dropping a floatation device New York City is taking beach safety to new heights this summer with the introduction of drones equipped to drop emergency floatation devices to swimmers in distress. In a collaborative effort, the NYPD, FDNY, and OEM are leveraging cutting-edge drone technology to enhance rescue operations and ensure the safety…
HHLA Sky Demonstrates Effective Drone Operations HHLA Sky, a subsidiary of Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA), has showcased its solutions for efficient drone operations at the recently unveiled dronePORT Hamburg, the first hub for unmanned aviation and mobile sensor technologies in Europe. The event was officially opened by the Hamburg Port Authority (HPA), Hamburg…
Did you know that drones are actually used in search and rescue situations? Well today we have an expert, Kyle Nordfors from Weber County Search and Rescue in Utah, to talk about this. I’m going to show you some real world scenarios and also teach you some tips and tricks to help you get started…
Police Department to Use Drones as First Responders The Oswego City Police Department in New York has been granted approval by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to conduct Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations without visual observers. The approval will allow the police department to deploy drones as first responders to emergency calls,…
Real-Time Robotics Vietnam, a subsidiary of US-based drone manufacturer and solution provider Realtime Robotics (RtR), is set to begin construction of a $13.5 million factory in Ho Chi Minh City in the third quarter of 2024. The project, which reportedly received its latest investment certificate in October 2022, aims to produce 500,000 items annually for…
As the debate surrounding the potential ban on DJI drones continues to unfold, it's crucial to separate fact from fiction. With the fluidity and volatile
In a significant move to bolster its military capabilities, Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense (MND) plans to procure nearly 1,000 drones equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning abilities this year, according to a report delivered to the Legislative Yuan last week. Briefing on Sea-Air Combat Power Improvement Plan Minister of National Defense Wellington…
Darrell Williams, a geospatial field team lead for Firmatek and experienced drone pilot, recently shared his initial thoughts after flying the new Anzu Robotics Raptor T drone. In a LinkedIn post, Williams compared the Raptor T to the DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise drone on which it is based, noting many similarities in the flying experience.…
Act Passes House as Part of NDAA, Moves to Senate Despite Opposition The Countering CCP Drones Act, a bill that could effectively ban Chinese drone maker DJI from the U.S. market, has been attached to the must-pass National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2025. The House passed the NDAA with the drone act…
Rosen and Romney Aim to Prevent Drone Attacks on U.S. Troops Sens. Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) and Mitt Romney (R-Utah) introduced the Combating Foreign Terrorist Drones Act this week to the Senate. The bill seeks to disrupt the sale of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to terror groups like Al-Qaeda, Islamic State and the Houthis in Yemen.…
Carilion Clinic and DroneUp are pushing the boundaries of healthcare drone delivery in Roanoke, Virginia. The partners recently entered the second phase of testing after spending over a year evaluating the use of drones for prompt inter-campus transport of essential items, reports WFXR. Streamlining Healthcare Logistics The goal is to help frontline medical teams receive…
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