DJI’s New Mini 3 May Be Ideal for Recreational Fliers
DJI so thoroughly dominates the global drone market that it’s hard not to take notice of any new DJI product offering. And the new DJI Mini 3, which the company…
Durango, Colorado Police Eagerly Deploy Their New Drones
Many law enforcement agencies nationwide have discovered the utility of drones for supporting their crime-fighting missions. Often these agencies stumble upon these missions as they arise, and conventional methods prove…
Drone Taxis: Next-Generation Drone or Futuristic Fantasy?
Is the “Jetson” age finally upon us? If you talk to some in the drone industry, flying automobiles are just around the corner. But are they? Sure, the technology is…
Hamilton County’s Flagship Drone Command Vehicle Improves Emergency Response Operations
As drone use becomes increasingly widespread among law enforcement agencies located in nearby jurisdictions, it is only natural that they’ve begun to collaborate and share their drone resources whenever needed.…
Drones Prove Their Worth in Sea Turtle Conservation
Turtle nesting is a huge attraction to foreign tourists. Late at night and into the predawn hours, the large sea creatures lumber from the surf onto sandy beaches, dig large…
Drone Remote Delivery Services Announce Ambitious Plans for Expansion
Remote aerial delivery via drone is back in the news this week. Amazon, which is preparing to roll out its long-delayed Prime Air service in two small rural towns before…
Aerial Drones Are Becoming More Bird-Like Every Day
Drones are often considered to be mechanical versions of birds. In fact, drone designers often study real life birds as they seek to equip their drones with a deft maneuverability…
Drones Are Critical for Ensuring Dam Safety
Since 2017, drones have been prohibited from flying within 300-400 feet of critical national infrastructure. Of the 12 facilities on the national drone “no-fly” list, 8 are hydroelectric dams. Their…
Why is Arizona Such a Drone “Friendly” State?
How drone “friendly” are the 50 US states? According to the Virginia-based Mercatus Center, which ranks each jurisdiction based on a cluster of factors – mostly relating to laws and…
First Data Collecting Weather Drones About to Launch Nationwide
Scientists have been using drones to collect data on how hurricanes form and spread. For example, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) deploys the high-altitude Global Hawk to help…