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Wildcat Fire Rages On The Wildcat Fire, which started near Bartlett Lake in the Tonto National Forest on May 18, has burned over 14,000 acres. Currently, it’s 36% contained. Fire crews, engines, and helicopters are working tirelessly to control the blaze, reports Fox 10 Phoenix. Drones Are a No-Go As wildfire season intensifies, officials are…
Why the Long Wait for Crime-Fighting Tech? The FOX 8 I-Team has uncovered delays in Cleveland police getting drones and cameras, equipment other departments have used for years. Despite City Council approving drone purchases in 2022, the city only ordered nine drones this February. Additionally, although cameras were installed in police cars last year, dashcam…
The complaint alleges that Stogner violated temporary flight restrictions with her drone to capture footage of a blowout in Crane County.
U.S. House Homeland Security held a hearing: “Unmanned Aerial Systems: An Examination of the Use of Drones in Emergency Response
The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is leading the charge in drone delivery and air taxi innovation. With the help of Utah State University
A St. Louis-based organ transplant agency is looking into using drones to transport blood samples and medical supplies faster and cheaper.
The Cape Coral Police Department (CCPD) launched its Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Program, to enhance community safety with drones/
In a decision, a federal appeals court ruled that a North Carolina drone pilot cannot offer aerial mapping services without a state surveyor's license.
A new trial in Tarfside, in the Angus hills, aims to revolutionize this by testing the feasibility of pop-up mobile phone networks using 5G drones.
Jackson Hole residents witnessed a drone flight over the Snake River on Monday, May 20. This operation, conducted by Jackson Hole Fire/EMS
The DJI FlyCart 30 drone isn't just another flying gadget—it's a powerhouse built for heavy-duty tasks. Gene Nagata, aka Potato Jet, recently
A smuggling operation that used drones to fly drugs from Canada into upstate New York has been uncovered, leading to the arrest of three suspects.
A Turkish drone found the crashed helicopter carrying Iran’s President Ayatollah Ebrahim Raisi in the mountains of East Azerbaijan, Iran. The drone’s flight path then drew a crescent, visible on flight tracking websites, reports NDTV. The Crash President Raisi and Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian were on board the Bell 212 Helicopter when it crashed…
Poland just got its final delivery of TB2 drones from Turkey’s Baykar, wrapping up a deal worth $270 million for 24 combat drones. This purchase marks a significant milestone in Poland’s defense capabilities and highlights the growing importance of drone technology in modern warfare, reports Defense News. The Deal and Deliveries In May 2021, Poland…
Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence has claimed a significant triumph in its ongoing conflict with Russia, announcing the destruction of a Russian ship in the Black Sea. This latest development marks another blow for Russia amidst escalating tensions. Ukrainian Drone Strike Hits Russian Ship Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence reported that Ukrainian forces destroyed a Russian minesweeper,…
Drone attacks targeted the Kosti port, and fierce clashes continued between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in El Fasher, leading to civilian casualties and concerns for displaced people, reports the Sudan Tribune. Unidentified Drones Target Kosti Port In a disturbing development, unidentified drones launched an attack on the Kosti port in…
Artillery Soldiers Earn “Ace” Status in Anti-Drone Operations During a nine-month deployment in the Middle East, three artillery soldiers from the 10th Mountain Division’s 2nd Battalion, 15th Field Artillery Regiment, earned the “ace” designation by shooting down more than 28 enemy drones. Staff Sgt. Daniel Smith, Sgt. William Taroc, and Staff Sgt. Henry Davis each…
Cutting-Edge Tech at Boulder Creek The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) is making waves with its latest tech adoption at Boulder Creek. On Wednesday, the DNRC team, led by hydrologist David Saba, utilized drones equipped with Lidar technology to capture detailed imagery and data, covering nearly 200 acres and a mile of…
Ukraine’s drone strikes on Russian energy infrastructure have significantly impacted Russia’s oil refining capacity, reportedly disrupting 14% and causing domestic fuel prices to rise sharply. Despite these strikes, Russia’s electricity output remains largely unaffected. Ukrainian Drone Strikes Impact Russia’s Oil Sector Ukraine’s strategic use of drone strikes on Russia’s energy infrastructure ea
Cattle ranchers in Queensland’s outback have witnessed history as drones remotely mustered cattle, showcasing a groundbreaking method that promises to transform livestock management, reports ABC News. The Drone-Driven Muster In a world-first, drones piloted from the Gold Coast mustered cattle at a property on the Southern Downs near Upper Pilton. This innovative approach, demonstrated at…
A drone pilot from Waterford was found guilty of trespassing after an incident at Stryker’s medical devices facility in Cork, Ireland. The court heard that Kieran Jones, 54, flew his drone over the plant without permission, causing alarm among the staff, reports the Irish Examiner. Pilot’s Unpermitted Drone Flight Kieran Jones, of 9 Deerpark, Clonlea…
Drones are transforming Aramco’s operations, improving safety, efficiency, and environmental performance since their introduction in 2015. By reducing maintenance costs, inspection times, and even aiding in environmental protection, these unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are proving invaluable across Aramco’s facilities, the company explains. A New Era for Inspections Since 2015, Aramco has been ut
DJI has been on a roll with its Air series, updating it more frequently than its Mavic series. If you’re expecting a new DJI drone this summer, it’s probably going to be the DJI Air 4, instead of a DJI Mavic 4. Here’s why the Air series gets refreshed quicker and why the Mavic series…
Rumors are swirling about a possible new DJI Air 4 drone hitting the market early this summer. Igor Bogdanov from Quadro_News tweeted about it, and the speculation has only grown since. Let’s dive into what’s being said about the potential features of the DJI Air 4 and what it could mean for drone enthusiasts. What…
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