Thermal imaging drones help crews locate underground heat pockets that could reignite after major fires in northwest England. United Utilities is using thermal imaging drones to find hidden hotspots left behind by recent moorland fires in northwest England. The water company has supported emergency services since fires broke out at the end of June. Although cooler … [Read more...] about United Utilities Uses Thermal Drones to Find Hidden Moorland Fire Hotspots
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Inside the Counter-UAS Response to Drone Flights Over Spokane Wildfires
FBI and local officials describe how a multi-agency task force detected dozens of unauthorized drones, located pilots and worked to keep firefighting aircraft flying by DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Federal and local officials are decrying the overflights of drones over a series of wildfires in eastern Washington state, which caused a temporary grounding of … [Read more...] about Inside the Counter-UAS Response to Drone Flights Over Spokane Wildfires
Saildrone Announces European Expansion With Copenhagen HQ and Three Build Contracts
The maritime autonomy company adds three European build partners and opens Northern Europe operations at the historic Quintus Bastion in Copenhagen. Saildrone announced a major European expansion on August 18, 2026, from its new EU headquarters in Copenhagen. The expansion includes three build contracts across Northern Europe. Van Der Valk Shipyard in the Netherlands will … [Read more...] about Saildrone Announces European Expansion With Copenhagen HQ and Three Build Contracts
HOVERAir Launches VERSA 2-in-1 Gimbal and Camera Drone
The 2-in-1 device from ZeroZero Robotics records 4K 60fps video and converts from a pocket gimbal camera into a self-flying camera with modular propeller accessories. HOVERAir introduced HOVERAir VERSA, a 2-in-1 handheld gimbal camera and self-flying camera. The device targets creators who want handheld stability plus aerial perspectives from a single tool. Lightweight snap-on … [Read more...] about HOVERAir Launches VERSA 2-in-1 Gimbal and Camera Drone
uAvionix FlightLine Surveillance Data Feeds Airwise Nexus at Skyway Range in Tulsa
The partnership feeds low-altitude cooperative aircraft data from uAvionix's FlightStation network into the Airwise Nexus platform for Skyway Range BVLOS operators. uAvionix and Airwise Solutions announced a strategic partnership on August 18, 2026. The integration supports Skyway Range in Tulsa, Oklahoma. uAvionix FlightLine surveillance data flows into the Airwise platform … [Read more...] about uAvionix FlightLine Surveillance Data Feeds Airwise Nexus at Skyway Range in Tulsa
