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DJI

DJI Showcases Cutting-Edge Drone and Camera Tech at NAB 2024

DJI, the leader in consumer drones and creative camera solutions, makes a strong comeback at the 2024 NAB Show in Las Vegas. From April 14-17

Haye KestelooApr 13

Police

K-9 and Drone Aid in Capture of Domestic Battery Suspect

LaGrange County Sheriff’s Office Responds to Domestic Battery Report The LaGrange County Sheriff’s Office received a report of domestic battery in the Mongo area of LaGrange County on Thursday, April 13, 2023, at approximately 10:37 a.m. The victim reportedly managed to escape from a residence on North State Road 3 and sought help at a…

Haye KestelooApr 13

Wingcopter

Wingcopter’s Composite Drone Takes Flight Towards Type Certification in Japan

In a groundbreaking move, Wingcopter, a German company specializing in unmanned electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) delivery drones, has applied and received acceptance for opening the type certification process of its Wingcopter 198 delivery drone in Japan. This reportedly marks the first time a foreign company’s drone and the first time a fixed-wing drone…

Haye KestelooApr 13

Chula Vista police drone - FAA approval for Chula Vista Police Department to fly beyond-visual-line-of-sight

FAA

State Supreme Court Declines to Hear Chula Vista Police Drone Case, Potentially Opening Door for Public Access to Some Footage

The California Supreme Court has denied the city of Chula Vista’s request to review a lower court ruling that could require the Police Department to release some of its drone footage to the public. This decision effectively upholds the December appellate court ruling, which questioned whether all drone footage should be considered confidential and exempt…

Haye KestelooApr 13

Police

Pasadena Police Drone Helps Nab Burglar Hiding in Backyard

Suspect Charged with Burglary and Drug Possession In a stunning display of modern policing, the Pasadena Police Department successfully apprehended a suspected burglar with the help of a high-tech drone. Ricardo Garcia Jr., 34, was charged with burglary and drug possession after allegedly breaking into a garage on Butterfly Circle and being scared off by…

Haye KestelooApr 13

Police

Bel Air Home Invasion: Bravery and Drones Save the Day

In a harrowing home invasion in Bel Air, Harford County, Maryland, Mike Clark’s swift actions saved his partner’s life, while the deployment of a drone led to the capture of the suspect, Joshua Brewster, 31, of North East. The Incident The pre-dawn attack on Wednesday left Clark’s partner, a woman he has shared a home…

Haye KestelooApr 12

Underwater drone

DARPA’s Manta Ray: The Future of Underwater Drones

In a groundbreaking development, Northrop Grumman has built the Manta Ray, a mysterious underwater drone for the Defense Advanced Projects Research Agency (DARPA). This innovative craft, reportedly four years in the making, could revolutionize long-range military missions by hiding in plain sight and harvesting energy from the seas. Mimicking Nature to Address Undersea Warfare Challenges…

Haye KestelooApr 12

Amazon

African Drone Company Revolutionizes US Agriculture with AI

In a groundbreaking development, South African drone company Aerobotics is transforming the US agriculture industry by harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI). With a focus on fruit and nut farmers, Aerobotics’ innovative technology is helping improve crop yields and optimize resource utilization, particularly in the face of climate change challenges. Aerobotics’ Global Reach Despite…

Haye KestelooApr 12

Wildlife

Drones Crucial in Battle Against Coconut Rhinoceros Beetles on Maui

In an ongoing multi-agency effort, drones are playing a critical role in the treatment, inspection, and surveillance of coconut rhinoceros beetles (CRB) on Maui. Despite the initial detection of 17 live CRB larvae in a single palm tree in Kīhei in November 2023, no further CRB have been confirmed on the island since then, reports…

Haye KestelooApr 12

National Parks

Decades-Old Drone Plane Washes Up on Cape Cod Beach

A piece of military history recently surfaced on a Massachusetts beach, offering a glimpse into the past. Last week, Cape Cod National Seashore staff discovered the fuselage of an old drone plane that had washed up on Marconi Beach. The object, which appeared to have been in the ocean for an extended period, was removed…

Haye KestelooApr 12

An image, provided by the UK Ministry of Defence, depicts a DragonFire laser engaging an airborne target.

United Kingdom

Britain Accelerates Deployment of Laser Weapons on Warships

Ministry of Defence Aims to Install DragonFire Lasers by 2027 In a bid to bolster its defence capabilities and counter the growing threat of drones, Britain’s Ministry of Defence (MOD) has announced plans to equip its warships with laser weapons by 2027, five years ahead of the original schedule. The move comes as part of…

Haye KestelooApr 12

DJI

Drone News: NEW DJI Avata 2, MOC for Flying Over People

Welcome to your Weekly UAS News update live from Lakeland, Florida. We are at Sun ‘n Fun this week. You can see the booth right behind me and we have three stories for you this week. Of course, the DJI Avata 2 came out. We’ve been talking about this for a while. We’ll get you…

Greg ReverdiauApr 12

Firefighters

Firefighters Use Drones for Summer Litter Cleanups at Downriver Creek

In a collaborative effort, the nonprofit Friends of the Detroit River and Downriver firefighters have employed drone technology to survey litter along Ecorse Creek, streamlining the process of identifying target areas for upcoming summer volunteer trash cleanups, reports The Detroit Free Press. This high-tech approach has significantly reduced the time required for the spring litter…

Haye KestelooApr 11

Police

China Uses Drone Surveillance to Harass Foreign Journalists

A recent report by the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of China (FCCC) has shed light on the increasing surveillance and harassment faced by foreign journalists working in China. The report, based on a survey of FCCC members, reveals that Chinese authorities are employing advanced technology, such as drones and social media monitoring, to keep a close…

Haye KestelooApr 11

Technology

Micro Solar Drone Achieves Record-Breaking 3.5 Minute Flight Time

Researchers at Queen Mary University of London have developed the smallest solar-powered multi-rotor drone to date, capable of an impressive 3.5 minute flight time. The micro aerial vehicle (MAV) measures just 0.15 m x 0.15 m and weighs a mere 0.071 kg, making it a groundbreaking achievement in the field of solar-powered drones, reports PV…

Haye KestelooApr 11

Ukraine

Ukraine’s Innovative Drone Tactics Pose ‘Extreme Danger’ to Russian Forces, Says Putin Ally

According to Dmitry Rogozin, former head of Russia’s space agency, Ukraine’s innovative use of heavy attack drones, known as Baba Yaga, in combination with nimble first-person-view (FPV) drones, is proving to be a formidable threat to Russian forces in the ongoing war. Flying in tandem at night, these drone squadrons are reportedly “extremely dangerous” for…

Haye KestelooApr 11

Finland

Helsinki Residents Open to Drones in Emergencies, Survey Reveals

A survey conducted in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area found that residents are generally accepting of drones, particularly in emergency situations.

Haye KestelooApr 11

Amazon

The Case Against Drone Delivery: Why Amazon and Walmart Should Abandon Their Airborne Ambitions

Bloomberg columnist Leticia Miranda argues that despite the allure of drone delivery, it's more trouble than it's worth for retail giants like Amazon.

Haye KestelooApr 11