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Drone-Assisted Sting Nabs Drug Trafficker
A Sedalia woman was arrested and charged with second-degree drug trafficking following a meticulously planned drone-assisted police operation.
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Drones Ignite New 4th July Tradition in La Jolla
La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club replaces its traditional 4th of July fireworks display with an exciting drone show, joining the wave of Independence Day
DJI
Swift Rescue: Chinese Drones Turn Lifesavers in Dutchess County
In Dutchess County, New York, a couple of adventurous hikers owe their rapid rescue to cutting-edge Chinese drones. The couple...
Ukraine
Alarm as UK Academia Fuels Iran’s Drone Program
Top UK universities, including Cambridge University and Imperial College London, are reported to have assisted Iran in drone program.
FAA
Transforming Sky Travel: FAA’s New Pilot Training Proposal
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has put forward a comprehensive proposal for pilot training and certification for powered-lift aircraft.
DJI
Drones Illuminate Night Sky for Van Gogh
A fleet of 200 drones, choreographed by Studio DRIFT, lit up the night sky, creating a luminous tableau of Vincent van Gogh's renowned works.
FAA
Navigating Change: Trottenberg Ascends as Acting FAA Head
Dept. of Transportation announced that Deputy Secretary Polly Trottenberg takes on the role of acting head of the Federal Aviation Administration
Autel Robotics
Autel Robotics Poised to Unveil Next-Gen Drones at Houston Summit
Autel Robotics, is set to reveal its innovations at the forthcoming 7th Annual Energy Drone & Robotics Summit, slated for June 12-14 in Houston
FAA
FAA Updates Drone Waivers to Boost Safety and Broaden Operations
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has introduced a series of drone waiver updates aimed at improving safety and expanding operations.
Aloft
NYC Drone Approval? Aloft Air Control API, Mysterious Drone Leaks
The first one is that New York City is proposing to approve drones to fly in the city. However, let's not get too excited yet; let's see what happens.
United States
Senator Boozman Pushes for Drone-Assisted Bridge Inspections
US Senator John Boozman (R) teamed up with Democratic Senators Jacky Rosen and Richard Blumenthal to sponsor a bill to increase drone
Underwater drone
Naval Group Charts Path for Armed Underwater Drones
France's military has entrusted Naval Group with the task of conducting a study on the design of an armed unmanned underwater drone.
Skydio
Long Beach to Fly High with $15,000 Skydio X2 Thermal Drone
To upgrade search and rescue operations, the City of Long Beach applied for a grant to secure a $15,000 Skydio X2 Thermal drone.
Legal
Rogue Drone Operator Faces Court for Football Chaos
In a recent unprecedented football incident, a man faces legal repercussions for flying a drone over an ongoing match. The incident, causing
Zipline
Wing’s Autoloader Ushers in a New Era for Drone Delivery
In a bid to streamline drone delivery operations, Alphabet subsidiary Wing has publicly demonstrated the capabilities of their new "autoloader."
Airport
Rogue Drone Halts Pittsburgh Airport in Its Tracks
In a recent incident that raised safety concerns at Pittsburgh International Airport, a rogue drone prompted a brief interruption of ground operations.
DJI
Senators Ignite Crackdown on Chinese Drone Use by FAA
Two US senators, M. Blackburn (R) and M. Warner (D), introduced a new proposal to prevent the FAA from purchasing or utilizing Chinese drones
Skydio
Skydio Soars with Groundbreaking BVLOS Approval in Japan
Skydio received an unprecedented green light from the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau to conduct BVLOS drone operations remotely across...
DJI
Drone Discovery: Unveiling 7,000-Year-Old Cave Art
In a remarkable feat of modern drone technology meeting ancient history, archaeologists, using a drone, have unearthed prehistoric cave paintings
United States
NYC Shrouded in Toxic Haze: Drone Chronicles from Casey Neistat
The orange apocalypse sparked urgent call to action from city officials and compelled drone documentarian, Casey Neistat, to visually capture this
DJI
Kakhovka Catastrophe: Drones to the Rescue
The same drones that are used to drop grenades on Russian soldiers and vehicles are ow delivering life-saving supplies to flood-ravaged Ukrainians
DJI
From Hobby to Courtroom: Dublin Man’s DJI Drone Misstep
A man charged with the illegal operation of a DJI drone in Dublin Airport's critical area now faces the prospect of a jury trial, according to court
DJI
Response to Proposed DJI Ban, House Bill 2864, and the Countering CCP Drones Act
You may be aware of the attempts to ban DJI drones in the US. Last year, we faced House Bill H6572, which has re-emerged H2864 this year.
Aloft
Unlocking LAANC: Aloft’s Groundbreaking Developer Tools
Aloft Technologies, Inc. unveiled an innovative suite of developer tools today. These tools allow third-party entities to integrate smoothly with the...
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