“Attention, Walmart shoppers – check out the drone light show.” Retail giant Walmart is launching a holiday drone light show in eight store locations throughout December. The event, described by a press release as a “magical experience that brings the joy and wonder of the holiday season to the skies,” will also be live-streamed and will feature a holiday-themed … [Read more...] about Walmart Gifts Holiday Drone Light Show Throughout December
British Drone Provider Awards DJI Package to Search and Rescue Agency
British drone provider COPTRZ is offering free online drone training for emergency services agencies–including mountain rescue teams—across Great Britain. In addition, the company recently announced a competition to award a winning public-safety agency with a Mavic Enterprise Dual to support SAR call-outs. English agency Holme Valley Mountain Rescue Team won the drone … [Read more...] about British Drone Provider Awards DJI Package to Search and Rescue Agency
Navy delivery drone completes first ever ship-to-sub mission
A long-endurance hybrid-electric Skyfront Perimeter drone just set a new maritime milestone, completing the first ship-to-submarine delivery via small unmanned aircraft. Taking off from a moving surface vessel, the delivery drone ferried supplies to the crew of the U.S. Navy’s Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Henry M. Jackson (no word if any sub sandwiches were … [Read more...] about Navy delivery drone completes first ever ship-to-sub mission
Drone Show Lights the Sky at Biden Victory Party
After President-elect Joe Biden launched his victory speech on Nov. 7, Strictly FX launched a drone show to celebrate the former vice president’s win. With UAS provided by Verge Aero, Strictly FX produced a pyrotechnic and drone show over the celebration in Biden’s hometown of Wilmington, Del., deploying 200 illuminated, GPS-guided drones to light up the sky with a precisely … [Read more...] about Drone Show Lights the Sky at Biden Victory Party
How a Drone Film Uncovers a New View of Chicago
Fans of Chicago (the city, not the band) will soon be treated to a unique, drone view of the Windy City with the release of the PBS film Chicago from the Air. Narrated by WTTW’s Geoffrey Baer, the film will take viewers on a FPV drone flight across the cityscape. Premiering Thursday at 7:30 p.m. on PBS affiliate WTTW, the film will “soar, swoop, dive and spiral through … [Read more...] about How a Drone Film Uncovers a New View of Chicago
