The Role of Drones in Protecting High-Profile Events: A Lesson from the Trump Rally Shooting On July 13, a tragic incident unfolded at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where a gunman, identified as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, opened fire from a rooftop near where former President Donald Trump was speaking. This event resulted in the death of one rallygoer and serious … [Read more...] about Why Didn’t the Secret Service Use Drones to Protect Former President Trump?
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Anti-Jamming Drones: Enhancing Battlefield Resilience
Doodle Labs technology helps drones in combat evade jamming By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The war in Ukraine, which has often been referred to as the world’s first drone war, has led to both sides in the conflict relying on fleets of small unmanned aerial vehicles to surveil enemy positions and drop bombs on enemy targets. These small, inexpensive drones, … [Read more...] about Anti-Jamming Drones: Enhancing Battlefield Resilience
AUVSI and DIU Sign MOU on Drone Cybersecurity
The memorandum aims to integrate certified drone components into the Blue UAS Framework list. The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) and the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) announced a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the XPONENTIAL 2024 conference. The agreement sets a framework for drone component manufacturers holding Green UAS … [Read more...] about AUVSI and DIU Sign MOU on Drone Cybersecurity
Operation Skyhawk: Drones Used in Georgia’s Largest Prison Smuggling Case
Major Smuggling Ring Uncovered in Georgia Prisons In a significant crackdown named Operation Skyhawk, authorities in Georgia have dismantled what is believed to be the largest smuggling operation within the state's correctional system. The operation has led to the arrest of 150 individuals, including eight prison employees, under accusations of smuggling drugs, weapons, and … [Read more...] about Operation Skyhawk: Drones Used in Georgia’s Largest Prison Smuggling Case
Wildlife Drones: Using Innovative Technology to Track Elusive Species
Company uses drone technology to track animals in the wild The third in a trilogy of articles on innovative drones for conservation. Explore the first article, on drones saving island ecosystems here: and the second, on drones for whale research, here. By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Images courtesy Wildlife Drones. Dr. Debbie Saunders, an Australian wildlife … [Read more...] about Wildlife Drones: Using Innovative Technology to Track Elusive Species
