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DJI Zenmuse L2 lidar sensor mounted on a DJI Matrice 350 RTK drone.

DJI

Drone Rescues Missing Kirkland Woman After Two Days

Deputies responded, and one King County Sheriff’s deputy quickly launched a drone to scan the area from above, relying on thermal imaging to cut

Rafael SuárezJan 18

Bell

Trout Rules Tighten as Drones Enter Tennessee Waters

The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission kicked off 2026 with a meeting that quietly reshaped fishing rules across the state while opening the door to something far more modern: Drones. After a two day session in Dyersburg, commissioners unanimously approved the 2026 to 2027 fishing regulations, adjusted trout management in multiple counties, and advanced a…

Rafael SuárezJan 12

California

Drones Take on Mosquitoes in California’s Coachella Valley

The Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District has begun using drones to locate mosquito breeding sites and stop outbreaks before

Rafael SuárezJan 3

Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works Shows Off AI That Can Replan a Drone Mission Mid-Flight

Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works just ran a live AI demonstration that hits on one of the hardest problems in autonomy – the unknown of what happens when an unmanned mission goes sideways. In the demonstration, Lockheed’s AI-driven contingency management software detected simulated fuel issues on a Stalker XE drone, generated updated mission options in seconds,…

Zachary PeeryJan 1

FAA

Drones Prove Deer Hunt Was Needed at Quabbin Park

When Massachusetts officials told residents a deer hunt was necessary at Quabbin Park, some locals were not convinced, as reported by the Boston Herald. They questioned the headcount, the math, and possibly the eyesight of whoever was doing the counting. So the state brought in an impartial referee that does not argue on Facebook. A…

Rafael SuárezDec 26

Overhead black-and-white view of a DJI Phantom quadcopter surrounded by folding DJI Mavic drones and other multirotors arranged on a white surface

Hawaii

Hawaiian Electric Uses Drones to Install Bird Diverters

Hawaiian Electric is using drones to install new bird diverters on power lines across several parts of Maui. As reported by Maui Now, the work takes place from December 1 to December 22 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., weather permitting. Power service will stay normal during the entire operation. The company selected three regions…

Rafael SuárezDec 2

Wildlife

DJI Drones Are Changing Elephant Research

The latest study from Save The Elephants teaches us something really interesting: elephants never forget, and now we know they can get used to drones too. A new study from Save the Elephants and the University of Oxford shows that drones can be a powerful tool for monitoring wild elephants without stressing them. Researchers followed…

Rafael SuárezNov 29

Ex-DJI Engineers Launch AI Bird Camera With Massive 1,750mm Zoom

United States

Ex-DJI Engineers Launch AI Farseer Camera With Massive 1,750mm Zoom

Farseer, a startup founded by former DJI engineers, just unveiled the RocX system, an AI-powered camera designed specifically for long-distance wildlife and bird photography.

Haye KestelooNov 24

Wildlife

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