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American made Swift high-altitude-long-endurance UAS completes landmark first flight
American made Swift high-altitude-long-endurance UAS completes landmark first flight and receiving both NASA’s Airworthiness Certification and the FAA’s Certificate of Authorization.
Daily Drone News – Tuesday July 21, 2020
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Florida drone company pivots from cleaning to sanitizing drone services during pandemic
Florida drone company, Upward Drone Solutions pivots from cleaning to sanitizing drone services during ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
$5,000 donation to Umatilla County Search and Rescue team to buy DJI drone
Umatilla Electric Cooperative donated $5,000 to the Umatilla County Search and Rescue team in Oregon to buy DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise Dual drone and accessories.
Nantes cathedral fire seen through firefighter’s drone
On Saturday, July 18, 2020, 120 firefighters of SDIS 44 quickly intervened and put out the fire in the Nantes cathedral. Some of the firefighters’ drone footage was subsequently shared on YouTube.
Daily Drone News – Monday July 20, 2020
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Flying Pictures introduces the Ultra, ‘the world’s most powerful drone’
UK-based, Flying Pictures introduces the new Ultra, ‘the world’s most powerful drone.’ This new drone has been developed with all the lessons learned during 10 years of experience shooting drone footage, the company says.
Only way to get toilet paper was by Wing drone during coronavirus pandemic
In Christiansburg, VA, the only way to get toilet paper was by Wing drone during the coronavirus pandemic, says Kelly Passek. After signing up in October of last year, Passek has had her shopping delivered weekly by an unmanned aircraft…
Aeras Fog Company developed an electrostatic drone that disinfects stadiums in three hours
Aeras Fog Company from Wexford, Pennsylvania developed an electrostatic drone that can disinfect entire stadiums in three hours. The drone uses electrostatic technology to quickly and safely sanitize large public spaces so that concerts and sporting events might become feasible…
Skydio 2 will get Superzoom, Precision Mode and Vertical View confirms Skydio
In a tweet last Friday, Skydio confirmed that the Skydio 2 will getSuperzoom, Precision Mode, and Vertical View as well. More details will be announced at a later point in time.
PG&E conducts power line inspections with drones and helicopters
Similarly to Southern California Edison, PG&E conducts powerline inspections with drones and helicopters as well. The updated System Inspections Program is currently underway in Mendocino, Humboldt, and Lake counties using drones and helicopters along electric transmission lines.
DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise Dual assists in water rescue of man and three children
A DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise Dual assisted in the water rescue of man and three children. The four people were successfully rescued from the James River by first responders on Tuesday. #dronesforgood
Daily Drone News – Fri July 17, 2020
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18-year-old supplies Indian Army with landmine-detecting drones
18-year-old, Harshwardhansinh Zala from Ahmedabad is going to supply the Indian Army with landmine-detecting drones. His drones and efforts have received praise from Indian PM Narendra Modi Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu.
Drones used to inspect Southern California Edison equipment
Helicopters and drones are used to inspect Southern California Edison equipment along the south coast. The company says that the aerial inspections will help to provide a more complete picture of the work that’s performed between Carpinteria and Goleta.
Drones could be used to monitor beaches in Newport, RI
Drones could be used to monitor beaches in Newport, RI. Newport City Manager Joseph J. Nicholson, Junior is considering using drones to monitor mask-wearing and social-distancing on city beaches in the Atlantic coastal town.
FAA is looking to fill positions on Drone Advisory Committee
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is looking to fill positions on the Drone Advisory Committee. In the past, many (including me) have been critical that recreational and commercial drone pilots are under-represented on the DAC. This is a change top…
Don’t interfere with wildland fire operations when flying your drone!
“Don’t interfere with wildland fire operations when flying your drone!” is the message that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) wants to get across to all drone pilots. A recent example of a fire fighting operation that was interrupted by an…
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