This article published in collaboration with JUIDA, the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association. Blue Innovation Co., Ltd. deployed drones for nighttime aerial imaging during a forest fire on Mount Ogi in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. The company responded to a dispatch request from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) Eastern Army, relayed … [Read more...] about Blue Innovation Deploys Drones for Nighttime Wildfire Imaging in Japan
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Proposed Bill Calls For FAA To Study Drone Incursions During Wildfires
The Wildfire Aerial Response Safety Act (H.R. 6618) would require the Federal Aviation Administration to conduct a comprehensive study examining how unauthorized drone operations interfere with wildfire firefighting operations. Introduced in the House on December 11, 2025, by Representative Janelle Bynum with bipartisan cosponsorship from Representatives Eli Crane, Joe Neguse, … [Read more...] about Proposed Bill Calls For FAA To Study Drone Incursions During Wildfires
Durham County Council Leverages Drone Technology for Solar Farm Inspections
New Drone-in-a-Box System Enhances Efficiency at the Morrison Busty Low-Carbon Depot Revolutionizing Solar Panel Inspections Durham County Council has adopted advanced drone technology to inspect over 5,000 solar panels at the Morrison Busty low-carbon depot in the UK. The innovative approach drastically reduces inspection time and resources. The 23-acre solar site powers … [Read more...] about Durham County Council Leverages Drone Technology for Solar Farm Inspections
Teledyne FLIR Introduces Advanced Dual-Sensor Payload for SIRAS Drone
New Vue TV128+ Enhances Thermal Sensitivity for Industrial Inspections and Public Safety Teledyne FLIR, a division of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, has announced the release of the Vue TV128+, a cutting-edge camera module designed for the SIRAS™ professional uncrewed aerial system (UAS). Customers have come to expect the best sensors from Teledyne FLIR, and the SIRAS … [Read more...] about Teledyne FLIR Introduces Advanced Dual-Sensor Payload for SIRAS Drone
Teledyne FLIR Introduces New Hadron 640 Series for Enhanced Unmanned Systems Integration
Next-Generation Dual Thermal-Visible Cameras Optimized for Performance and Efficiency Teledyne FLIR, a division of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, has unveiled its latest iteration of high-performance Hadron 640 dual radiometric thermal and visible camera modules. The newly released ITAR-free Hadron 640+ and radiometric Hadron 640R+ are designed to offer enhanced thermal … [Read more...] about Teledyne FLIR Introduces New Hadron 640 Series for Enhanced Unmanned Systems Integration
