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Drone News for Week of September 17th 2018

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Drone Army Is Ready to Swoop in for Florence Power Recovery

As Hurricane Florence batters the southeastern U.S., a small army of drones is being assembled to quickly help identify and even fix damage caused by the storm.

North Carolina Town Eyes Drones as Future of Package Delivery

If all goes according to plan, Holly Springs would be among the first spots in the United States where drones are used for package delivery.

This Bird Drone Can Prevent Airplane Crashes

Cal-Tech team has developed an autonomous drone that can direct birds away from airports to prevent bird strikes on planes.

Army, Air Force Fielding Drone-Hunting System That Can Fit on a Pickup Truck

A lightweight system designed to hunt down and neutralize enemy unmanned aerial systems of any size can be modified to fit on a tactical vehicle or even a commercial-model pickup truck

Chesterfield firefighter shares drone photos of tornado-ravaged building

The damage along Speeks Drive in Chesterfield was obvious from the ground. But thanks to a drone, images from the sky showed the true extent of Monday's tornado.

Warning against 'drone watching' over wildfires

Flying drones has become a popular pastime among many, especially as the cost of entry-level drones has fallen. There's a time and a place, however, and flying drones over wildfires is likely to get the owner in trouble.

Intel Helps Celebrate the Audi E-Tron with Spectacular Drone Show

Intel performed its first-ever combined indoor and outdoor Intel drone light show in collaboration with Audi for the world debut of its all-electric SUV—the Audi e-tron.

Not Quite Like a Point and Shoot Video Game but Drone Ray Gun Stops Bad Drones

Anyone who has kids, knows that point and shoot video games can be fun. In the video below, Chinese drone company Beijing Shen Zhou Ming Da High-Tech Co., Ltd. shows off its drone jamming gun.

Drone video spotlights Sellwood’s new bike traffic circle

Our story about the City of Portland’s new traffic circle on SE Milwaukie and Mitchell spurred a robust conversation about its strengths and weaknesses. New drone footage (below) sheds more light on how it works.

Reno hosts first complete AED deliveries via drone

The Biggest Little City in the World last week claimed another title when a single operator flew multiple drones delivering automated external defibrillators as part of a Federal Aviation Administration pilot program.

Ever dreamed of making your LEGOs fly as a kid? Now you can with this DIY drone kit.

The Force Flyers DIY Building Block Drone offers a way for you to grasp the science behind drones, while still letting you enjoy a fun piloting experience. A great gift idea for kids, the kit provides you with building blocks to engineer and customize your drone, which means you'll simultaneously learn STEM concepts like aerodynamics, weight distribution, lift tolerance, and more.

Drone Start-up Airware Pulls the Plug

After seven years in business, San Francisco-based drone start-up Airware has closed its doors.

Drone Detective: Traffic Crimes Caught In Kosovo

Police forces around the world are using drones to catch traffic violations, including on the roads of Kosovo -- some of the most dangerous in Europe.

Drone Use in the Entertainment Industry and Beyond

Ever since drone usage has increased in the military, they have been viewed as instruments that push the boundaries of science and technology. In recent years, however, they have also become increasingly popular in the entertainment industry. From being used in aerial photography to taking center stage at Drake concerts, drones are quickly becoming ingrained in our everyday lives.

Solar Observatory mystery: Drone footage shows LOCKDOWN as 'FBI describe CREDIBLE THREAT'

THE mysterious FBI shutdown of the Sunspot Solar Observatory has continued - but new aerial drone footage of the evacuated area shows an eerie ghost town at the centre of a "security" investigation that has set off global conspiracy theories.

Body of missing Lancaster woman found with the help of a Franklin County Sheriff's office drone

The body of a Lancaster woman who went missing on September 2, was found on September 13 with the assistance of the Franklin County Sheriff's Office U.A.V. (Drone) Unit.

Drone camera made elephant go beserk, says activist

The recent incident in which a wild bull elephant entered a human habitat near Iritty here and caused injuries to Forest Department personnel and the death of a domestic animal was due to the use of drone camera, according to an animal enthusiast.

Drone spots ghostly outline of Londesborough Hall after long hot summer

DRONE technology has been used in East Yorkshire to reveal the ghostly outline of a magnificent "lost" stately home which was demolished in the 19th century.

Santa Clara County Creates New No-Drone Zones

Parts of Santa Clara County are officially off-limits to drones. County leaders and law enforcement said that the small, unmanned aircrafts can cause dangerous problems on the ground when they fly in unauthorized areas.

LAANC is now available nationwide for commercial drone operators opening up the national airspace

LAANC is now available for commercial drone operators nationwide. Allowing pilots to get near real-time approval for their flight plans. In the past, the approval or waiver process used to take weeks if not months. The availability of LAANC throughout the country represents a huge milestone in the development of commercial drone applications.

NFL Security Chief Backs Bipartisan Drone Defense Bill

Cathy Lanier, the NFL’s senior vice president of security, described for the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee “a dramatic increase in the number of threats, incidents, and incursions by drones” at NFL stadiums, including an incident last year at Levi’s Stadium, home of the San Francisco 49ers, when a drone dropped leaflets near one of the end zones.

Will flying cars take off? Japan’s government hopes so

This vision of the future is driving the Japanese government’s “flying car” project. Major carrier All Nippon Airways, electronics company NEC Corp. and more than a dozen other companies and academic experts hope to have a road map ready by the year’s end.

Drones help curb elephant poaching in Africa!

Drones have been used to ward off elephants from destroying crops because of their bee-like buzzing noise, but they’re also being used to help the same animals from being hunted for their ivory in Africa.

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Australia Drone News

Drone captures stunning footage of Australia’s ‘Pink Lake’

A travel blogger captured stunning drone footage of Australia’s famed “Pink Lake,” showcasing the body of water’s unique, bubblegum-like colour.

Drones Help Track Endangered Swift Parrots in Australia

The swift parrot, which is one of the most critically endangered species in Australia, has been tracked by drones in the NSW Riverina – all in order to protect the remaining parrots left and ensure the survival of the species.

Regulating drones:policy in place, but is DGCA equipped

One of the challenges, perhaps the biggest, is the methodology of registering, authenticating, managing fleets and automating and integrating operations in what will become a rather crowded air space.

Drone use in anti-terror strategy at public events to become ‘widespread’

The prediction follows news that Victoria Police in Australia will begin to use drones as part of its anti-terror strategy. The strategy aims to identify irregular behavior in large crowds, report findings to officers who then investigate the potential threat.

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Establishing a Drone Business with Part 107 in Agriculture

The incentives to hone in on UAS consulting for agriculture are obvious: even part-time drone consultants can make $20,000 to $30,000 per year serving an industry that is always plagued by weather-related variables. Some of the most successful drone consultants make six figures or more.

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