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NYPD sends counter-drone team to U.S. Open to intercept illegal drone flights
A counter-drone team will be sent by the NYPD to the U.S. Open to spot and intercept any illegal drone flights that might be taking place...
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Indago 3 drone from Lockheed Martin selected by Swiss Army
The Indago 3 drone from Lockheed Martin has been selected by the Swiss Army for tactical reconnaissance and surveillance. The contract
Japan
Artificial Intelligence (AI) recognizes plastic waste in drone photos
A group of universities and startups in Japan have tested the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to recognize plastic waste in drone photos.
Coronavirus
Disinfectant-spraying drones to fight coronavirus in Texas stadiums
The Cotton Bowl stadium, Dallas, TX has hired Arvika Aerial Tech and R-Water to use disinfectant-spraying drones to fight the coronavirus...
Wildlife
New drone project aids sea turtle conservation in Florida
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University teamed up with Northrop Grumman to launch a drone project to improve sea turtle conservation along
Industry
Daily Drone News – Thursday July 30, 2020
Today's most important drone news articles. We publish this post every weekday at 5:30 p.m. Some of these stories are from DroneXL.co
Air Photography
2020 PGA Championship broadcast will include drones
The 2020 PGA Championship will include drones, fly cams, and other innovative remote and on-course tech to bring you the best viewing...
Arizona
Mysterious drone swarm flew over Palo Verde Nuclear Power Plant
On two evenings in September last year, a mysterious drone swarms were seen flying over the Palo Verde Nuclear Power Plant, in Arizona.
DJI Osmo Mobile
FCC filing shows DJI Osmo Mobile 4 handheld gimbal might be released soon
In an FCC we can see that a DJI Osmo Mobile 4 is in the works. The filing shows up in the FCC database a little less than twelve months...
FAA
UAS Integration Pilot Program will NOT be extended says FAA
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is not planning to extend the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Integration Pilot Program when...
Industry
Daily Drone News – Wednesday July 29, 2020
Today's most important drone news articles. We publish this post every weekday at 5:30 p.m. Some of these stories are from DroneXL.co
Colorado
Drones deployed to search for stranded hikers on Colorado Rockies trail
Drones were deployed to search for stranded hikers after a mudslide on a very popular Colorado Rockies Trail. The hikers were trapped on the
Police
Extra drones and officers for Dubai Police to ensure COVID-19 safety
Dubai police are receiving additional drones and officers over Eid Al Adha to ensure people stay safe from COVID-19 during the upcoming
Industry
Israeli startup, StoreDot can charge batteries of commercial drones in five minutes
StoreDot that can charge batteries of commercial drones in five minutes! I'd love to have that for my personal drones so I can simply keep
Florida
Flying drones near Naval Air Station in Jacksonville, FL is prohibited
Flying drones within a five-mile radius of the Naval Air Station and within a three-mile radius of Outlying Landing Field Whitehouse is...
California
Scientists use drones to study great white sharks along California coast
Scientists are using drones to study great white sharks along the coast of southern California to improve their understanding of how these
Drones for Good
Drone finds missing West Windsor man alive after massive search
A drone finds the missing West Windsor man, who had been missing since the evening of Wednesday, July 22, alive after a massive search
Drones for Good
Thermal drones save baby deer in Norway
After success in Switzerland, we now see drones save baby deer in Norway as well. Drones with thermal cameras are used to scan the fields...
Industry
Daily Drone News – Tuesday July 28, 2020
Today's most important drone news articles. We publish this post every weekday at 5:30 p.m. Some of these stories are from DroneXL.co
Germany
Audi uses autonomous drones to increase efficiency at Neckarsulm facility
Audi uses autonomous drones to increase efficiency at the Neckarsulm facility in Germany. The new unmanned aircraft will be used to save...
Counter-Drone
Counter-drone systems tested by Department of Homeland Security to thwart drug smugglers
Department of Homeland Security tests counter-drone systems to thwart drug smugglers and other criminal organizations at the border.
Coronavirus
Hamden PD plans to buy DJI Matrice 300 RTK with coronavirus-related grant money
Hamden Police Department in Connecticut is planning to use coronavirus-related grand money to buy a DJI Matrice 300 RTK to be precise.
Data Security
How do you hide from surveillance drones?
Here's an interesting article about how to hide from surveillance drones. In case, you're wondering why this might be useful information...
Contraband
New South Wales prison officials thwart drone drug drop at Cessnock jail
In New South Wales, Australia prison officials allegedly thwarted a drone drug drop at Cessnock jail. The contraband has an estimated value
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