This article published in collaboration with JUIDA, the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association. JUIDA-coordinated teams flew indoor searches at Aeon Mall Kumamoto, mapped Yatsushiro and Mashiki by fixed-wing aircraft and drone, then combined SAR satellite data with AI to build a common operational picture for responders. The Japan UAV Industrial … [Read more...] about Japan’s Drone Industry Runs 10-Day Kumamoto Earthquake Response Through JUIDA-D³
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FAA Clears MONTIS Drone for U.S. Avalanche Control Operations
Nebraska-based drone maker secures a legal framework for U.S. commercial deployment of its remote avalanche mitigation system. Drone Amplified announced July 8, 2026, that the Federal Aviation Administration has granted regulatory approval for the operation of its MONTIS avalanche control drone. The Lincoln-based company says the decision provides a clear legal framework for … [Read more...] about FAA Clears MONTIS Drone for U.S. Avalanche Control Operations
How Rural Colorado Is Putting Drones to Work for Conservation
In this guest post, Vanessa Trout, Executive Director of the White River Conservation District, describes how rural conservation districts in Colorado are using drone technology to support agriculture, watershed management, and land stewardship. Her article explores how practical drone applications can help small communities monitor and manage natural resources more … [Read more...] about How Rural Colorado Is Putting Drones to Work for Conservation
World-First Drone Mouse Eradication Passes Six-Month Check on Browse Island
Parks and Wildlife Service staff have returned to Browse Island Nature Reserve for a follow-up survey and found no signs of surviving mice, according to DBCA. Western Australia's Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) has released results from an April 2026 return visit to Browse Island Nature Reserve, where the agency's Parks and Wildlife Service is … [Read more...] about World-First Drone Mouse Eradication Passes Six-Month Check on Browse Island
