Category: Drones for Good
DJI FlyCart 100, Wingtra Teases New Drone, and Man Rescued From Flood by Drone
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have three stories for you this week: DJI is releasing the FlyCart 100, an impressive drone; Wingtra [more…]
Drone Saves Man from Flood in China, Highlighting Rescue Potential
In a dramatic rescue captured on video, a drone lifted a man to safety from a flooded rooftop in southwestern China, showcasing the life-saving potential [more…]
Sheriff’s Drone Program Bolsters Safety with Cost-Effective Chinese-made UAVs
In Carbon County, Utah, Sheriff Jeff Wood showcased the lifesaving impact of the county’s drone program during a recent commission meeting, detailing its role in [more…]
Drone with Thermal Imaging Saves Missing Man from Hypothermia in Candy Mountain
A missing man was rescued from the brink of hypothermia in West Richland, Washington, thanks to a drone equipped with thermal imaging, highlighting the growing [more…]
Drone Saves Missing Elderly Man in Coffee County Search
In a heartwarming rescue, the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) used a drone to locate an 80-year-old man with dementia who went missing on June [more…]
Drone Pilot Reunites Lost Pets with Owners Despite Gunfire Risks
In Canton, Georgia, Mike Snyder from Top Gun Drone Services, uses advanced drones to locate missing pets, successfully reuniting many with their owners over the [more…]
How Drones Played a Key Role in Capturing a Minnesota Manhunt Suspect
Drones proved instrumental in a high-stakes manhunt in Minnesota, helping law enforcement capture a suspect after a two-day search involving over 100 officers. The New [more…]
New Life-Saving Drones Take Flight Over Ocean City Beaches
Ocean City has introduced a groundbreaking addition to its public safety arsenal with the deployment of advanced life-saving drones equipped with inflatable rescue tubes. These [more…]
Keep Colorado Wild Pass Boosts Search and Rescue Drone Funding
The Keep Colorado Wild Pass is making waves in the drone community by channeling funds to enhance Search and Rescue (SAR) operations across the state, [more…]
Drones Aid in Dramatic Mount Si Teen Rescue: A New Era for Backcountry Safety
On Memorial Day 2025, a group of teens hiking Mount Si near North Bend, Washington, found themselves stranded on the treacherous “Haystack” section—a steep, rocky [more…]
