Category: First Responders
Lawmakers Urge Action on Chinese Agriculture Drones
A dozen Republican lawmakers are pushing the Biden administration to address the use of Chinese-manufactured agriculture drones, citing national security risks. In a letter seen [more…]
The Truth About DJI Drones and National Security
The continued effort by American lawmakers to ban DJI from selling its products in the United States is centered around the idea that it’s in [more…]
Western Australia Police Force Enhances Operations with Drone-in-a-Box Systems
Southern Cross Drones has secured a significant contract with the Western Australia Police Force (WAPOL) to provide state-of-the-art drone-in-a-box systems. This partnership aims to enhance [more…]
DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise Series Introduces 4G Enhanced Transmission
DJI has unveiled a new feature for its Mavic 3 Enterprise Series drones: 4G Enhanced Transmission. This technology combines OcuSync transmission with 4G Automatic Enhanced [more…]
Thermal Imaging Drone Rescues 3-Year-Old Lost in Cornfield
A missing 3-year-old child was safely located in a 100-acre cornfield thanks to the use of a thermal imaging drone in Fond du Lac County, [more…]
Drone Interference Hampers Life Flight Rescue in Fatal I-5 Crash
A tragic accident on Interstate 5 in Linn County, Oregon, took a complicated turn when a civilian drone prevented a crucial Life Flight helicopter from [more…]
Drone Ban Update, Anzu Investigation, $300K FAA Fines, Best Buy DJI Neo Leaks
Welcome to Your Weekly UAS News Update We have five stories for you this week. Yes, this is going to be a bit of a [more…]
Christian County Sheriff’s Office Acquires Thermal DJI Drone with Grant
The Christian County Sheriff’s Office in Illinois is set to enhance its capabilities with a new Thermal Drone, a DJI Matrice 30, thanks to a [more…]
Portland Police Bureau Seeks to Expand Drone Program for Enhanced Public Safety
The Portland Police Bureau (PPB) is requesting approval from the Portland City Council to expand its drone program, aiming to enhance public safety and operational [more…]
Lawmakers Target DJI’s Alleged US Drone Loophole Through Anzu Robotics
U.S. lawmakers are sounding the alarm over what they perceive as a potential security threat from Chinese drone manufacturer DJI. The company is accused of [more…]
