A short list of Florida approved drones for state use and purchase has caused some confusion and concern in the Florida public safety community. Early this morning, the Florida Department of Management Services published a list of Florida approved drones, as per the screenshot below. However, since publication this morning, the page has been locked, leading to questions … [Read more...] about Florida Approved Drones: Is This the List for State Use and Purchases?
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DJI Calls on Drone Pilots to Prepare for Hurricane Dorian
As Hurricane Dorian bears down on Florida, DJI is urging authorized pilots to begin preparations for post-storm operations. For regular DJI pilots, the manufacturer has asked that all FAA guidance is followed, including the requirement to ground aircraft during rescue and recovery operations. As always in the case of emergency efforts, it's important to ensure the … [Read more...] about DJI Calls on Drone Pilots to Prepare for Hurricane Dorian
Drone Pilot’s Family Take Evasive Action After He Spots a Shark From Above
Unprovoked shark attacks are incredibly rare, but for many years Florida has topped the global charts. That trend continued last year, with 16 shark attack cases in the Sunshine State representing 50% of the U.S. total and 24% worldwide. Still, statistically, you've got to be seriously, seriously unlucky to become a target for a hungry/curious shark. The odds currently sit … [Read more...] about Drone Pilot’s Family Take Evasive Action After He Spots a Shark From Above
3 Ways Police Are Using Drones Around the World
Anyone who watches those live news feed depicting police cars and copters running down a suspect knows that a bird’s eye view makes for a powerful crime-busting tool. When it comes to providing that edge to law enforcement, drones have the right stuff – improving rescue efforts, fire assessments and police investigations. 1. England West Midlands Police have unveiled a … [Read more...] about 3 Ways Police Are Using Drones Around the World
Drone Pilots Use Brain Power to Race
Ever get your thumbs mixed up when trying to pull of a tricky manoeuvre, or wish your drone was more responsive and did exactly what you wanted? We've all been there. But now it looks as though scientists at the University of Florida have moved a step closer to intuitive flight, or at least flight powered to a degree by the mind. Researchers at the University of Florida have … [Read more...] about Drone Pilots Use Brain Power to Race
