French drone startup Azur Drones is making recycled nuclear fuel sites safer by deploying its Skeyetech autonomous surveillance UAV solution to protect a huge site in The Hague. Mostly used in the port, energy, defense and oil-and-gas sectors, Azur drones will coordinate with on-ground security teams for Orano to maintain 24-7 surveillance over the highly sensitive … [Read more...] about Azur Drones Help Make Nuclear Fuel Sites Safer
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A Deep Insider’s Look at a Rugged Terrain Mission to Investigate a Helicopter Crash with Drones
Crash site investigation with drones has emerged as a leading application for unmanned systems in public safety. Gathering data that can be used by investigators in a courtroom, however, requires careful mission planning. Here, sUAS expert and industry figure Douglas Spotted Eagle of Sundance Media provides a detailed insider's view of a helicopter crash site … [Read more...] about A Deep Insider’s Look at a Rugged Terrain Mission to Investigate a Helicopter Crash with Drones
Data Privacy for DJI Drones: Expanded Protections for Government and Commercial Drone Operators
Amid ongoing trade tensions between China and the U.S. that has led to concerns about data privacy for DJI drones, DJI continues to enhance the security of their platform. Today, DJI announced that they would make Local Data Mode - a feature that eliminates entirely the need for internet connectivity, completely preventing the transmission of data over the internet - … [Read more...] about Data Privacy for DJI Drones: Expanded Protections for Government and Commercial Drone Operators
Autel Drones Made in U.S.: What “Made in America” Means for the Drone Industry
Today's announcement about Autel Enterprise Made in USA EVO II Dual Bundles - Autel drones manufactured in U.S. - signals a significant drone industry trend. "Made in America" now has new importance for the drone industry: and a more specific meaning. Autel's EVO II has been a compelling competitor to other commercial off the shelf (COTS) aircraft for the drone industry, … [Read more...] about Autel Drones Made in U.S.: What “Made in America” Means for the Drone Industry
Tactical BVLOS Waiver: Enabling Public Safety Drone Programs
Last week, at the FAA UAS Symposium, the FAA unveiled the new Public Safety Tactical Beyond Visual Line of Sight (TBVLOS) waiver for first responders. The Tactical BVLOS waiver provides public safety professionals with permission to fly beyond visual line of sight when it counts most - in cases of extreme emergency. "In a time of extreme emergencies to safeguard … [Read more...] about Tactical BVLOS Waiver: Enabling Public Safety Drone Programs
