SharkEye is a new project in Southern California that uses drones and artificial intelligence (AI) to keep beachgoers safe from sharks. Similar to surf reports, SharkEye strives to release a shark report so that swimmers and surfers can assess the level of risk before entering the waters of Southern California.
FBI arrests drone pilot after crashing UAS into LAPD helicopter
This morning, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) arrested a drone pilot from Hollywood on a federal charge alleging that he recklessly operated an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) that crashed into and damaged a helicopter from the Los Angeles Police Department.
Drone captures shark swimming at high speed off the coast of Capo Beach
Wingtra drone enabled Lafayette Police to quickly map destroyed area
Last week, the Lafayette police department and the Contra Costa County drone team worked with GeoAcuity and Wingtra to use the VTOL Wingtra drone to map thousands of acres in Santa Cruz County that were destroyed during the CZU Fire in California.
Shooting at a drone got a Pescadero man arrested
Cal Poly students use AI and drones to ‘forecast’ shark encounters
PG&E and other major California utilities using drones and AI to reduce risk of sparking wildfires
Drone footage shows orange skies over San Francisco and Bay Area
Three colleges in Southern California have been selected for FAA drone initiative
In Southern California, three colleges have been selected by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to become part of the recently launched Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Collegiate Training Initiative.
Firefighters turn to drones to fight Woodward Fire in Marin County
Firefighters turn to drones to fight the Woodward Fire in Marin County, California. The fire has been raging for two weeks and currently, it is only 17 percent contained.
First-ever drone arrest of a stabbing suspect by the Santa Maria Police
The drone arrest of a stabbing suspect was a first in the history of the Santa Maria Police Department. The unmanned aircraft was used to find the suspect hiding in a riverbed last weekend.
Scientists use drones to study great white sharks along California coast
Drones used to inspect Southern California Edison equipment
Drone program in development to detect sharks along California coastline
A drone program is in development to detect mostly juvenile Great White Sharks along the California coastline. The program uses drones to collect aerial video footage and uses AI to analyze the video material and study the behavior of these sharks in relation to the presence of human beings, i.e. surfers, swimmers, etc.
Beluga whale captured by drone off coast of San Diego for the first time
A boat captain spotted a beluga whale and captured the very rare mammal by a drone off the coast of San Diego for the first time. Since drones are becoming less expensive and more capable, amazing wildlife aerial images and footage is captured around the world.
Blue whale captured by drone off San Diego coast
Earlier today we saw how a Great White shark was swimming close to a group of surfers in South Africa, and now we see how a drone captured video footage of a blue whale swimming off the San Diego coast. (more…)
Drone photos show burned-down Amazon distribution center in Redlands, California
Drone in hot pursuit of great white shark at Dana Point [video]
Police use drone to locate missing woman in Orange County
The police used a drone for good and located a missing woman in Orange County, Calif. Around 11:42 a.m. on Monday, the police responded to a call and called in the help of a drone operator to help find an elderly woman and her dog in the hillside area of Via Escola near Weston Street.