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Drone news in wildlife: conservation efforts, monitoring programs, technological advancements, and ethical considerations in using drones for wildlife observation.
Drone Helps Wisconsin Deputies Find Missing 85-Year-Old Man
An 85-year-old man who wandered into the woods near Meredith Road and State Highway 58 in Juneau County was safely found Monday night thanks to a fast drone search. The Juneau County Sheriff’s Office said the call came in shortly…
Danish Researchers Prove Arctic Drones Can Transform Search and Rescue in Greenland’s Extreme Conditions
Danish and Greenlandic researchers have successfully demonstrated how off-the-shelf drones can revolutionize search and rescue operations in the Arctic’s harshest conditions, completing 32 test flights in Greenland that generated critical data for developing next-generation helicopter-integrated rescue systems. Researchers from the…
Autel Thermal Drone and Therapy Pup Team Up in Maine
Picture this. A golden retriever named Chaos calming nerves while a thermal drone scans snowy woods in search of missing hikers. That is the new duo working at the Sagadahoc County Emergency Management Agency in Maine. One brings comfort. The…
DJI Drones Catch Orcas Hunting Great Whites in Mexico
We often use our drones to capture beautiful, peaceful sunsets. Or sunrises. But every now and then, a drone captures something truly raw, a scene that rewrites what we thought we knew about the planet. This is one of those…
Japan to Deploy Drones That Bark Like Dogs to Scare Off Bears
In Japan’s Gifu Prefecture, drones are about to take on a new job: scaring away bears. Starting later this month, local authorities will begin flying drones that emit dog barking sounds and small fireworks to repel bears from residential areas…
Drone Helps Texas PD Capture Stabbing Suspect In Burkburnett
In Burkburnett, Texas, a dramatic manhunt came to an end thanks to a drone. A suspect accused of stabbing two men was arrested after realizing a police drone had located him near the Oklahoma border. The case shows how drones…
Yosemite gets Invaded By DJI Drones: Anarchy in the Sky
Hi, fellow pilots! There’s some frustrating news coming out of Yosemite National Park, as Petapixel let us know. A wave of illegal drone flights has hit the park as the ongoing U.S. government shutdown leaves rangers short-staffed and law enforcement…
Merrimac Police Drone Locates Missing 8-Year-Old in Massachusetts Woods Within an Hour
An 8-year-old boy who walked away from his home in Merrimac, Massachusetts, was safely located within 72 minutes Thursday morning thanks to the department’s Drone Unit. Officer William David operated the drone that spotted the child in a wooded area…
Illegal Drone Flights Surge in Yosemite as Government Shutdown Cripples Ranger Enforcement
Illegal drone activity is spiking across U.S. national parks as the federal government shutdown enters its 23rd day, with tour guides in Yosemite reporting multiple daily sightings compared to their normal rate of about one drone per week. The enforcement…
After Uproar, Oregon Finally Rewrites Drone Laws — Here’s What Pilots Need to Know
Remember when Oregon’s drone ban blew up in 2022? It’s back — and this time, you can watch it unfold live. Oregon is taking another swing at establishing clear drone rules for its state parks, three years after public backlash…
YouTuber Builds $120 Military-Grade Recon Drone That Streams to Tactical Software Used by U.S. Forces
A popular tech YouTuber has reverse-engineered a $40,000 military-grade reconnaissance drone for just $120.07 using open-source hardware and off-the-shelf components. The DIY system successfully streams live FPV video directly into ATAK—the same tactical mapping software used by the U.S. military—proving…
DJI Quietly Pulls Mavic 4 Pro National Parks Video After Legality Questions
DJI has removed its Mavic 4 Pro promotional video featuring footage from U.S. National Parks and Navajo tribal lands, just days after DroneXL and others in the drone community questioned how the company legally obtained permission to fly in these…