Wildfire

Explore the latest insights on wildfire management and prevention through cutting-edge technology. From innovative drone regulations to government initiatives like the DHS’s new counter-drone office, this tag highlights how experts are tackling wildfire risks. Stay informed on tools and policies shaping safer skies and smarter wildfire responses.

News

FCC Grants Itself Authority To Retroactively Ban Drones, DJI Neo 2 And L3 LiDAR Leak, Plus $300K…

Laura Bennett Nov 2, 2025 0

Photo credit: Pilot Institute Welcome to your weekly UAS news update, Halloween edition, where scary politicians create scary laws. I have three stories for you this week: The FCC votes on new powers, DJI drone and…

Agriculture

When Disaster Strikes: From Hurricane Harvey to Melissa. How Drones Have Become the First Responders…

Ryan Collins Oct 28, 2025 0

Eight years after Hurricane Harvey changed everything, drones are now standard in hurricane, wildfire and utility emergencies. As Hurricane Melissa barrels toward Jamaica, local authorities are preparing for high winds, flooding, power…

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YouTuber Builds $120 Military-Grade Recon Drone That Streams To Tactical Software Used By U.S.…

Laura Bennett Oct 20, 2025 0

Photo credit: Data Slayer A popular tech YouTuber has reverse-engineered a $40,000 military-grade reconnaissance drone for just $120.07 using open-source hardware and off-the-shelf components. The DIY system…

Agriculture

Censys and STRIXDRONES Partner to Bring Remote Fixed-Wing Inspections to the Power Grid

Ryan Collins Oct 10, 2025 0

Censys Technologies and STRIXDRONES USA have announced a strategic partnership that combines a long-endurance, fixed-wing drone built for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations with a fully autonomous docking station. The…

Regulations

Leveraging Point Clouds for Vegetation Encroachment Assessment: A Drone-Enabled Approach

Thomas Reed Oct 2, 2025 0

This article from Blue Marble Geographics highlights how advanced point cloud analysis can support vegetation fire risk assessment. Blue Marble is known for its geospatial software, including Global Mapper and Global Mapper Pro, which…

News

Get Paid To Fly Drones – Over 25 Jobs For Drone Pilots

Laura Bennett Oct 2, 2025 0

Photo credit: Pilot Institute So, you’ve got your Part 107 to fly drones commercially, and now you can get paid to fly your drone. Today, we’re diving into over 25 jobs that you can do to make money using…

News

Gamer Crashes DJI Mini Into Plane, Gets $156K Fine & Jail

Laura Bennett Sep 26, 2025 0

In what might be the most expensive and boneheaded drone flight of all time, a veteran of the video game industry has been sentenced to jail time and a staggering $156,000 fine for crashing his DJI Mini 3 Pro into a firefighting airplane.…

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Fire Swarm 2: Demonstrating the Future of Autonomous Wildfire Response

Laura Bennett Sep 25, 2025 0

Manned, unmanned aircraft can work together to fight fires By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill For more than two days in early August the skies above the Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth were filled with the buzz of activity as drone…

News

Skydio Unveils New Drones For Indoor And Long-Range Ops

Laura Bennett Sep 23, 2025 0

Photo credit: Skydio Website Skydio, the American company famous for its incredible AI-powered autonomous drones, is expanding its lineup in a big way. International Fire and Safety Journal just wrote about how they,…

News

Drone News: DJI Announces Mini 5 Pro, CA Drone Pilot Sentenced, SAR Drone Shot During Flight

Laura Bennett Sep 21, 2025 0

Snag the 2025 Apple MacBook Air M4 13-inch for $799 (Save $200!) – Limited Amazon Deal! Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. This week, we cover three important stories: DJI’s expected announcement of the Mini…

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