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Oregon

On Monday, a drone that was flying over a fire that was burning in Medford, Oregon, caused a firefighting helicopter to leave the airspace in the

Haye KestelooSep 13

Police

Part of Mount Helena was destroyed by fire on Sunday. However, owing to the deployment of civilian, rogue drones, air assaults were temporarily

Haye KestelooAug 30

Police

The Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) is expanding its drone program and modernizing the equipment to handle more emergency situations.

Haye KestelooAug 26

Technology

This FAQ gives several tips that will hopefully come in handy when flying a drone in hot weather during the summer holidays.

Wiebe de JagerJul 18

First Responders

According to regulators in North Carolina, it is both unsafe and unlawful to fly drones near wildfires. The public is being reminded by...

Haye KestelooMay 26

Technology

What can a bird can do and a drone cannot? Rest on a branch after perching on it. The Stereotyped Nature-Inspired Aerial Grasper (SNAG),

Wiebe de JagerDec 22

DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise Advanced

These photos, taken with the DJI Mavic 2 EA, show the advantage that thermal drones offer to analyze wildfires and building fires.

Haye KestelooSep 7

Drones for Good

High-tech drones from Pegasus Imagery and artificial intelligence to aid firefighters in their battle against out-of-control wildfires.

Haye KestelooAug 16

The drone industry moves fast. Stay ahead of it.