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Showcasing the Advanced Skydio X10 Drone at Webster Fire District 7 Station 5
Cutting-Edge Technology for Public Safety The Webster Fire District 7 Station 5 recently hosted a demonstration event that showcased the advanced capabilities of the Skydio X10 drone. The event, held on January 12, was attended by representatives from various public…
Skydio’s Advanced Drone Development for US Army’s RQ-28A Replacement
Entering the Final Phase Skydio, the California-based drone developer, has reached the final phase of the US Army’s Short Range Reconnaissance Tranche 2 initiative. This significant advancement is part of a program initiated in 2021 to replace the RQ-28A vertical…
Red Cat Holdings Endorses the American Security Drone Act
Red Cat Holdings, Inc., a drone technology company based in San Juan, Puerto Rico, publicly endorsed the American Security Drone Act (ASDA), viewing it as a significant legislative advancement for the federal government, domestic drone businesses, and national security. The…
Taxpayer Turbulence: Florida’s Costly Ban of Chinese-made DJI Drones
The Florida Drone Ban: A Costly Transition for Taxpayers and Agencies Florida’s decision to ban Chinese-made drones, primarily those from DJI, has led to a significant shift in drone usage by state agencies, with a heavy financial impact. The Orange…
Blue sUAS or US-made drones don’t cut it for Ukraine
The Blue sUAS, or drones produced in the U.S., fail to meet Ukraine’s needs due to their high deployment costs. This is in contrast to Chinese-made drones, which are more affordable, easier to operate, and more capable. This sentiment is…
Skydio’s Ascend 2023: A Pioneering Leap in Drone Tech
A revolutionary drone event is taking to the skies on September 20, 2023, at 10 am PST. Dubbed “Ascend 2023,” this virtual affair from Skydio promises to be more than a standard technology conference. Here’s why every drone enthusiast should…
Chinese DJI Drones in Spotlight Amid Maryland’s Enforcement
In an interesting twist, Maryland law enforcement uses drones produced by Chinese drone maker DJI, which is not just on a U.S. investment blacklist but has also been barred in four states. As frequent readers of DroneXL will undoubtedly know,…
High-Tech Policing: SAPD’s Drone as First Responder Program
San Antonio Police Department is nurturing a burgeoning drone policing program, aiming to establish it as an official unit eventually. The program leverages automated drones as first responders, a futuristic vision conceptualized by the police chief. Let’s dive into this…
The REAL Reason They Want to Ban DJI!
Well, they are trying to ban your DJI drones again, and this time it’s a little more concerning. They claim it’s in the name of National Security, but I think I have actually figured out why they are pushing even…
Unmanned Heroes: Drones Transform Wildfire Battles
As darkness enveloped the landscape, Dusty Kavitz was closely watching a fire without flames. Based out of Buffalo, Kavitz serves the U.S. Forest Service and has played an integral part in the battle against the notorious Dixie fire, one of…
Long Beach to Fly High with $15,000 Skydio X2 Thermal Drone
Eyeing an upgrade to their search and rescue operations, the City of Long Beach, New Jersey, has applied for a grant to secure an unmanned aircraft system, specifically a $15,000 Skydio X2 Thermal drone. Triggered by the community’s concerns over…
Senators Ignite Crackdown on Chinese Drone Use by FAA
In an attempt to strengthen national security, two US senators, Marsha Blackburn (Republican) and Mark Warner (Democrat), have introduced a new proposal to prevent the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) from purchasing or utilizing drones made in China. This bipartisan proposition…