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DJI Matrice 30T Enhances Washington Township Police Emergency Response
Washington Township Police Department, Ohio has acquired a DJI Matrice 30T drone for emergency response and search-and-rescue operations, with funding of $17,000 provided primarily through the Washington Township Police Officers Association, according to Chief Michael Thompson. The department’s new M30T…
Draganfly Secures Rare FAA Waiver for Urban Drone Operations in Boston
Canadian drone manufacturer Draganfly received a waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration, allowing limited drone operations over people and moving vehicles in Boston. The company announced the approval through an official FAA filing and press release. The waiver provides specific…
Wingcopter LiDAR, Man Accused of Breaking TFR, Pelican 2, Skyebrowse Interior Update
Welcome to Weekly UAS News Update! We have five stories for you this week. As we hit our 300th week, we’ll cover Wingcopter’s new LiDAR unit, a Baltimore man facing felonies for flying over NFL games, the PYKA Pelican 2…
DJI Mini 5 Pro Leak Reveals Game-Changing Features Below 250g
A newly leaked promotional image of the DJI Mini 5 Pro has surfaced, suggesting significant technological advancements while maintaining the crucial sub-250-gram weight class. The Spanish-language marketing material, first shared on social media platform X, reveals several noteworthy upgrades including…
DJI Teases Osmo Mobile 7 Launch: AI Tracking Takes Center Stage Feb 18
DJI has released its second teaser today, this time unveiling what appears to be the DJI Osmo Mobile 7 smartphone gimbal, set to launch February 18, 2025, at 8 AM EST. The teaser, which has already garnered 12,000 views, reveals…
DJI RS4 Mini With AI Tracking Module Launches Feb 20 – What to Expect
DJI has released a cryptic teaser for what now appears to be a new AI-powered tracking module for the upcoming DJI RS4 Mini handheld gimbal, featuring a distinctive black cylindrical form factor with an illuminated green LED ring. The announcement,…
123 Drones: Russia’s Biggest Ukraine Strike Follows Trump-Putin Deal
Russian forces executed their most extensive coordinated drone strike of the year against Ukrainian cities, deploying a combined force of Shahed drones and Iskander-M ballistic missiles mere hours after former President Trump’s conversation with Vladimir Putin, according to Ukrainian Air…
Rogue Drone Blocks Emergency Chopper in Child Rescue Drama
A medical helicopter rescue operation in Orangefield, Texas was impeded by a rogue drone, delaying emergency transport for a three-year-old drowning victim, according to Orange County EDS #2 Assistant Fire Chief Joshua Taylor. The incident occurred around 4:20 PM Sunday…
Culver City Drone Operator to Plead Guilty in Landmark Super Scooper Collision Case
In a precedent-setting case highlighting the serious consequences of unauthorized drone operations during emergency response situations, a Culver City resident is scheduled to plead guilty Wednesday to federal charges after his drone collided with and damaged a firefighting aircraft during…
Missing Pet? NY Drone Expert Has 90% Success Rate
In an innovative application of drone technology, retired State Police investigator Chad Tavernia has revolutionized pet recovery services in northern New York’s challenging terrain. Operating North Country Drone Search & Recovery, Tavernia has successfully located 42 dogs and 11 other…
DJI Faces New Pressure as Vance Warns of Foreign Tech Risks
The regulatory storm surrounding DJI drones in the U.S. shows no signs of clearing, and Vice President JD Vance’s recent comments at the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit in Paris only reinforce the broader momentum against Chinese-made tech. While Vance did…
ANRA Technologies Selected for Finnish National U-space Implementation at VTT
ANRA Technologies will deliver Finland’s U-space services through a newly announced contract with VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, marking a strategic expansion of drone traffic management capabilities in Northern Europe. The selection was confirmed by both organizations on February…
Gainesville Police Deploy Paladin Drone Response System
Paladin Drones has completed a three-day training and deployment program with the Gainesville Police Department, establishing new automated drone capabilities for public safety operations. The implementation, led by UAV specialist Gregory Green, focused on system installation, testing, and hands-on flight…
Flock Safety Taps Drone Expert McBride to Lead DFR Innovation
Flock Safety has reinforced its public safety drone initiative by bringing aboard Jon McBride, former co-founder of commercial drone company RMUS and a notable figure in drone technology development. The announcement, shared by Brett Kanda on February 7, 2025, comes…
Zipline Drones Boost Rwanda’s Livestock Breeding by 80%
Drone delivery pioneer Zipline has demonstrated transformative impact in Rwanda’s livestock sector, improving artificial insemination success rates from 48.8% to between 70-80% through precision-timed drone deliveries of temperature-sensitive breeding materials, according to data released by the Rwanda Agriculture and Animal…
Wingcopter’s New LiDAR Drone Can Survey 37 Miles in One Flight
Wingcopter, the German drone manufacturer behind the FAA certification-pending Wingcopter 198, announced its expansion into long-range LiDAR surveying solutions at Geo Week 2025 in Denver, Colorado. The company’s proven eVTOL platform will now carry advanced laser scanning systems designed for…
Drones Help Find Lost Teen in -15°F Mountain Rescue Drama
In an intense overnight search and rescue operation that started on February 8th, teams deployed drones alongside traditional search methods to locate a missing 14-year-old snowmobiler in Franklin Basin, reports Fox 13. “I had the privilege of serving alongside dedicated…
Pipistrel’s Nuuva V300 Drone Achieves First Successful Hover Test
Pipistrel has achieved a significant milestone with the successful first hover test of its Nuuva V300 hybrid-electric VTOL aircraft. In a newly released video, the aircraft can be seen breaking free from gravity to achieve stable hover flight, marking a…
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