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Drone Collision Forces Firefighting Aircraft Grounding Amid Devastating LA Wildfires
A firefighting Super Scooper aircraft suffered wing damage after colliding with an unauthorized drone during critical operations over the Palisades fire in Los Angeles on Thursday, marking a serious escalation in drone interference with emergency response efforts. The incident forced…
Spexi Secures $11.5M to Scale Global Drone Imagery Network
Drone imagery startup Spexi has raised $11.5 million in Series A funding to expand its network of pilots capturing ultra-high-resolution aerial data. Led by Blockchange Ventures, the funding validates Spexi’s innovative approach to building a standardized global imagery database that…
Mysterious Drone Swarm Spotted Over Picatinny Arsenal, Prompting Multi-Agency Investigation
Multiple unauthorized drones were reported flying over the U.S. Army’s Picatinny Arsenal and surrounding areas in Morris County, New Jersey, on November 18, 2024, triggering a coordinated response from military, state, and federal authorities. The incident has sparked significant concern…
Australian Drone Maker Carbonix Gets Nationwide BVLOS Approval in US
The Volanti drone, an advanced VTOL UAV from Australian manufacturer Carbonix, just cleared a major regulatory hurdle in the United States. The company secured a nationwide waiver for beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations in uncontrolled airspace across America…
State Police Drones Prove Critical in Battle Against Hudson Valley Wildfire
New York State Police drones continue to play a vital role in the ongoing battle against the Jennings Creek wildfire, which has now consumed 5,300 acres along the New York-New Jersey border. The fire, which initially challenged responders with only…
Drones Light Up Night Searches in Spain’s Devastating Floods
In the wake of Spain’s deadliest floods in decades, drones are proving to be crucial tools in the ongoing search and rescue efforts. The Guardia Civil is using drones equipped with spotlights to continue the search for missing persons through…
German Startup’s AI Drone Fleet Aims to Revolutionize Wildfire Fighting
Dryad Networks, an innovative German IoT company, has secured €6.3 million ($6.7 million) in fresh funding to revolutionize wildfire management with an autonomous drone system. The tech startup, which has been making waves in the environmental protection sector, announced its…
Drone Pioneer Romeo Durscher Awarded Golden Medal by Estonian Chamber of Commerce
Romeo Durscher, a trailblazer in drone and mobile robotics technology, has received the Golden Medal from the Estonian Chamber of Commerce in Switzerland. This prestigious award recognizes his groundbreaking work in the industry and his efforts to foster innovation and…
Tribal Lands Department Unveils High-Tech Drone for Environmental Management
The Tribal Lands Department recently showcased its latest tool in environmental management: a large, powerful agricultural DJI drone. This new addition to their arsenal was reportedly unveiled at a demonstration following the department’s quarterly meeting on October 4, drawing attention…
UAF’s Drone Program Soars Under Cathy Cahill’s Leadership
Cathy Cahill, Ph.D., is at the helm of a cutting-edge drone program at the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) that’s pushing the boundaries of unmanned aircraft technology. As reported by the Fairbanks Daily News Miner, Cahill leads the Alaska Center…
Hawaiian Electric Deploys Drones for Wildfire Prevention Inspections
Hawaiian Electric is taking to the skies with drone technology to enhance its wildfire safety strategy. The utility company is using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to inspect electrical infrastructure in areas at risk of wildfire across the Big Island, Maui,…
Drone News: GAO Report, Officials Say Stop Using DJI, Axon Acquires Dedrone, & Record Drone Show
We have four stories this week: Let’s get to it! GAO Report on Foreign-Made Drones The Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report on the Department of Interior’s (DOI) stance on foreign drones. Currently, the DOI does not allow foreign…
