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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

Drone Incidents

The Dixie Fire drone incident is under investigation by the FAA and the FBI. The drone flight had interfered with Cal Fire aircraft fire...

Haye KestelooAug 12

Australia

Robert Irwin’s drone photo, which was taken in Queensland, Australia was legal, and here’s why. CASA had confirmed that the drone photo of...

Haye KestelooFeb 12

Video

Steve Irwin's son, Robert Irwin won the People's Choice Award in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest with his bushfire drone photo.

Haye KestelooFeb 11

Wildfire

To detect wildfires at an early stage, the North Holland North Safety Region wants to deploy a drone that periodically flies around during...

Wiebe de JagerJan 29

Wildfire

U.S. House of Representatives approved legislation to set up study to examine effects of drone incursions on fighting wildfires.

Haye KestelooDec 15

The drone industry moves fast. Stay ahead of it.