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Police Drone Led to a Wig-Wearing Thief’s “Bad Hair Day”
A thief in Castle Rock, Colorado, thought he had a clever plan. He donned a blonde wig, walked into a store, and walked out with a haul of expensive tools. But he didn’t count on the Castle Rock Police Department’s…
SIRAS Teledyne Drone in Florida Drops Lifelines to Swimmers
For a swimmer in distress, every second is critical. The time it takes for a lifeguard or a rescue boat to reach them can be the difference between life and death. The Bay County Sheriff’s Office in Florida is now…
Sparks Police Deploy Docked Drone for Faster Emergency Response
The Sparks Police Department has become the first agency in northern Nevada to deploy a docked drone system, enhancing emergency response times and situational awareness for critical calls. According to MyNews4, the Skydio drone system is designed for rapid, autonomous…
Police Drones in Fulton Show Success as Syracuse Weighs Launching Its Own Program
FULTON, N.Y. — The Syracuse Police Department (SPD) is seeking the city’s approval for a new drone program to assist with high-priority incidents, following the proven success of the Fulton Police Department’s aerial operations. WSYR-TV reports that Fulton’s drones have…
DJI Action 5 Pro’s New Firmware Locks Down Your Privacy
In the world of tech, it’s often the small, thoughtful updates that make the biggest difference in our daily lives. DJI just rolled out a new firmware update for its Action 5 Pro camera, and it includes one simple, brilliant…
Georgia Man Arrested for Flying Drone Over Chris Brown Concert
Every single one of us has been tempted. You see a massive, exciting event—a concert, a festival, a game—and the little voice in your head whispers, “Imagine the footage you could get from up there.” But a man in Georgia…
LEAK: DJI MINI 5 Pro picture dump. Display look on the first leaked parts
Another picture dump on the DJI Mini 5 Pro today. A worldwide webshop publicly updated their shop this morning giving us a better look on the new (old style) propellors, the clip-on ND’s and some detailed fine print on the…
Ascent’s Coaxial Drone Nails Historic Pentagon Approval
In the world of professional drones, getting the government’s seal of approval is a massive deal. But a small American company, Ascent AeroSystems, just did something no one else has. Its tough, unusual-looking one the SPIRIT, has become the first…
Amazon’s Drones Now Have a ‘Plan B’ for Safe Landings
For any of us who have flown a drone, we know that the sky can be an unpredictable place. A sudden gust of wind, a lost cell signal, a bird that gets a little too curious—things happen. For a hobbyist,…
Taiwan Taps US Firm for Jet-Powered Kratos Kamikaze Drones
In the high-stakes chess game being played in the Pacific, Taiwan just made a massive move. In a bold and unprecedented partnership, Taiwan is teaming up with Kratos, a cutting-edge US defense company, to develop advanced, jet-powered “kamikaze” drones. This…
Top 25 Things YOU Need to Have in Your Drone Bag.
When heading out for a drone shoot, it’s not just about grabbing the drone and controller, hopping in the vehicle, and taking off, right? There’s a lot more to it. Whether flying for fun or working a commercial job, the…
Venezuela uses Armed Drones, Bans Civilian Drones
There is a strange and deeply ironic silence in the skies over Venezuela today. Just as the government proudly showcases its new fleet of locally-assembled, missile-capable combat drones, it has slammed the door shut on every single civilian pilot in…