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Forest Service

Drones Pose Threat to Firefighters in Texas Wildfire Crisis

In the midst of battling the largest wildfire in Texas history, officials have issued a stern warning about the dangers posed by civilian drones.

Haye KestelooMar 6

Police

Drones in Public Safety: The Future Unfolds at the 2024 National Public Safety UAS Conference

The 2024 National Public Safety Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Conference is set to revolutionize the way drones are used in public safety.

Haye KestelooJan 9

FAA

Drone Dangers: CalFire Warns Public Against Flying Near Wildfires

Drone popularity has surged. Yet, as these flying devices gain traction, they present new challenges, especially around firefighting zones.

Haye KestelooSep 16

Forest Service

Drones: The U.S. Forest Service’s New Weapon Against MS Wildfires

Mississippi has recently been under the siege of wildfires. As the flames continue to consume land, an unexpected ally emerges in the fight: drones.

Haye KestelooSep 14

Clearing the Skies: FAA Sheds Light on Local Drone Regulation - FAA Updates Drone Waivers to Boost Safety and Broaden Operations - FAA rules allow small drones to fly over people and at night - Remote ID for Drones and Operations Over People delayed - FAA adds citizen drone pilots to Drone Advisory Committee

FAA

Clearing the Skies: FAA Sheds Light on Local Drone Regulation with Updated Fact Sheet

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) unveiled new guidelines on the regulation of drones at federal, state, and local levels with updated fact sheet.

Haye KestelooAug 23

Firefighters

Drones Disrupt Firefighting Efforts in Washington

Washington state firefighters are at their wits' end. Drones, flown by onlookers, are hovering over wildfires, making the job even more difficult.

Haye KestelooAug 23

FAA

Texas Wildfire Incident Sparks Concern Over Drone Safety

In a recent brush with danger, a helicopter battling the Barth Fire in Caldwell County came perilously close to a drone. This alarming near-miss...

Haye KestelooAug 23

DJI

Chinese-made DJI Drones Aid East Bay Hills in Preventing Wildfires

The Alameda County Sheriff's Department deployed advanced DJI drones from China to combat the increased wildfire risk in East Bay Hills.

Haye KestelooJul 28

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