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This is a media curation page for the PIRatE Lab's AARR Program.  We are developing practical, low cost programs to monitor resources in our coastal zone (the land near the ocean and the ocean near the land) with Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs aka "drones") overhead and subtidal Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) .  Enjoy!!  
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February 7, 5:58 PM
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Drone pilot to plead guilty over collision that grounded firefighting aircraft

Drone pilot to plead guilty over collision that grounded firefighting aircraft | Remotely Piloted Systems | Scoop.it
A drone that authorities say was flying in restricted airspace on Jan. 9 put a fist-sized hole in the wing of a Super Scooper, taking it out of service.
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December 12, 2024 11:28 PM
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Drones for animal and species conservation

Drones for animal and species conservation | Remotely Piloted Systems | Scoop.it
Small unmanned aerial vehicles and big visions – the Academic Working Group Micro Aerial Vehicle (AKAMAV) is dedicated to the development of drones and
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This is cool how students that are about our age are doing these competitions and at the same time developing their skills in drones. 
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December 5, 2024 1:17 PM
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Amazon successfully tests using delivery drones in Italy

Max Morales's comment, December 12, 2024 11:34 PM
I haven't heard about this so that sounds really interesting so hopefully it works out well and this kind of progress continues to grow.
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December 4, 2024 12:12 PM
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Chinese drone maker DJI fights to shake off ‘military’ tag

Chinese drone maker DJI fights to shake off ‘military’ tag | Remotely Piloted Systems | Scoop.it
DJI was featured in a video published by The Financial Times on November 22, titled ‘Should the US ban Chinese drones’.
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December 4, 2024 1:26 AM
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FBI investigating large drones spotted in New Jersey

FBI investigating large drones spotted in New Jersey | Remotely Piloted Systems | Scoop.it
The FBI is investigating after drones were spotted flying over central New Jersey over the last two weeks.
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November 29, 2024 2:58 PM
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https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/texas/armed-drones-school-safety-tasers-pepper-spray/269-cfefcae2-e68f-4e9e-aae5-8b74f9992a5e

Liano Becerra's insight:
It's sad that we had to reach to this point. In schools along with armed security officers they plan to have armed drones per 200 students. 
Sophia Hoolihan's comment, December 3, 2024 7:20 PM
In order to implement a functional armed drone program, funding greater than $100 per student would be required. The schools would need to purchase drones manufactured for security purposes, pay for the training of and/or wages of drone operators, and likely pay for additional insurance covering any drone related accidents. With recent trends in public school funding, I do not think a security drone program is feasible.
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November 26, 2024 5:34 PM
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Drones could bring in more 'risky' items to prison, inspector warns

Drones could bring in more 'risky' items to prison, inspector warns | Remotely Piloted Systems | Scoop.it
Security in prisons is being compromised, HM Chief Inspector of Prisons says.
Liano Becerra's comment, November 29, 2024 4:13 PM
Cool how they can create a sky fence where when a drones enters the zone it interferes with its signal.
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November 24, 2024 7:00 PM
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Operation DRONAGIRI geospatial data India

Operation DRONAGIRI geospatial data India | Remotely Piloted Systems | Scoop.it
Operation DRONAGIRI leverages geospatial data and drone technology to drive innovation across key sectors in India.
Sophia Hoolihan's comment, November 25, 2024 3:39 PM
Implementing a drone program with the goal of increasing the quality and quantity of geospatial data available is an excellent demonstration of how drones can be beneficial to the public good and are not to be feared. A unified geospatial ecosystem will allow for sustainability to be pursued in various sectors, by public and private domains.
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November 20, 2024 7:20 PM
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Drones flying over Morris County: NJ officials investigate reports

Drones flying over Morris County: NJ officials investigate reports | Remotely Piloted Systems | Scoop.it
Investigators in Morris County, New Jersey are checking out reports of drones seen flying around at night on Monday.
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November 20, 2024 1:26 PM
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Pentagon picks programmers to connect its Replicator drone swarms

Pentagon picks programmers to connect its Replicator drone swarms | Remotely Piloted Systems | Scoop.it
The announcement comes a week after the Pentagon revealed several of the drones it plans to buy through Replicator.
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November 19, 2024 2:36 PM
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Drone maker AeroVironment seeks lift from $4.1 bln deal for BlueHalo

Drone maker AeroVironment seeks lift from $4.1 bln deal for BlueHalo | Remotely Piloted Systems | Scoop.it
AeroVironment (AVAV.O) will buy space and defense engineering company BlueHalo in an all-stock deal valued at about $4.1 billion, the companies said on Tuesday, as the drone maker seeks to broaden its portfolio amid rising geopolitical tensions.
Sophia Hoolihan's comment, November 20, 2024 1:51 PM
AeroVironment produces military-grade drone technology and likely supplies Ukraine with their combat drone tech. This expansion of their company will promote more advances in military drone technology, including drone strike defense systems. I am interested to see what technologies the merger procures.
Carolyn Chaput's comment, November 22, 2024 12:29 PM
The amount of money involved in these kinds of deals and negotiations is always amazing, but not particularly surprising to me.
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November 18, 2024 8:14 PM
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Get away, grizzly: why scientists are chasing bears with drones | Technology | The Guardian

Get away, grizzly: why scientists are chasing bears with drones | Technology | The Guardian | Remotely Piloted Systems | Scoop.it
Wildlife experts in US west have found small aircraft are ideal for protecting humans and livestock from predators
Max Morales's comment, November 20, 2024 1:29 AM
That is so cool how this method can be done with drones which I guess it can be argued that it is the safer option for both the bear and people. I think this kind of usage of the drone could be potentially used on other animals but I this still needs a lot of research done on it/
Natalie Jones's comment, November 20, 2024 1:28 PM
Look how cute the bear is! This is great because it would allow us to research and study bears in the wild a bit more, but it is also a safer way to do it. As long as the drone doesn't get too close or endanger the bear, it seems like an effective way to get footage and see where they are going!
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November 18, 2024 6:20 PM
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Innovative Drone Research Unlocks Secrets Of Arctic Climate Change

Innovative Drone Research Unlocks Secrets Of Arctic Climate Change | Remotely Piloted Systems | Scoop.it
Scientists are using meteorological drones to study how black volcanic dust affects climate change and weather patterns in Iceland. This groundbreaking research, reported by Euronews, is helping researchers better understand the impact of high-latitude dust (HLD) on cloud formation and glacier melting.
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February 7, 5:45 PM
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Fox Sports’ innovations for Super Bowl LIX are for ‘most important camera in a football game’

Fox Sports’ innovations for Super Bowl LIX are for ‘most important camera in a football game’ | Remotely Piloted Systems | Scoop.it
Fox Sports is deploying two SkyCams for coverage of Super Bowl LIX, one higher up than the other. With the help of Lidar and tech from Kudan, a tech firm in Japan, the cameras will be able to zoom in and focus with minimal disruption of the visuals, including when graphics are overlaid on the feed.
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December 5, 2024 11:17 PM
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Mystery drones flying over NJ kept helicopter from taking patient to hospital, college says

Mystery drones flying over NJ kept helicopter from taking patient to hospital, college says | Remotely Piloted Systems | Scoop.it
Drones invading New Jersey’s night-time skies kept a medevac helicopter from transporting a seriously injured patient to the hospital last week in the same area the FBI is probing a series of suspicious recent drone sightings over the Garden State.
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Liano Becerra's comment, December 6, 2024 3:18 PM
Wonder why anyone would disrupt an airspace from a medical helicopter. Probably was not aware or just invading the airspace just to see what was happening not realizing they are causing a safety hazard.
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December 4, 2024 2:47 PM
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Russian drone strikes on Ukraine are surging — how bad can it get?

Russian drone strikes on Ukraine are surging — how bad can it get? | Remotely Piloted Systems | Scoop.it
For the third month in a row, the number of Shahed-type kamikaze drones launched by Russia at Ukraine surged to record levels.

According to figures from Ukraine's Air Force, Moscow deployed a total of 2,576 drones during November, up from 2,023 the month before.

And the Kremlin clearly
Max Morales's insight:
Shows how both sides are adapting different ways to use and detect drones. There is no doubt that this trend will continue with new detective systems and decoy drones being developed in both countries.  
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December 4, 2024 12:12 PM
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Drones in Polar Research University of Alaska

Drones in Polar Research University of Alaska | Remotely Piloted Systems | Scoop.it
Discover how UAF scientists use drones for polar research, coastal mapping, and inspiring remote Alaska students.
Liano Becerra's insight:
Great to see that scientists can use drones to help data collect especially already being in remote areas. This remote work can help students with their research at the university.
Max Morales's comment, December 4, 2024 2:53 PM
Thats really cool how technology is adapting to this harsh climate so that we can collect data and I love that they are putting efforts into getting the indigenous population involved in a positive way so hopefully there us be more positive outcomes of this research
Natalie Jones's comment, December 5, 2024 11:19 PM
Seeing drones being used in remote areas that would be hard to get to be scientists is really cool. Cold harsh weather but also over the open ocean. It seems like a great way to get a new viewpoint and collect new data.
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December 3, 2024 7:13 PM
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Russian overnight drone attack hit Ukraine 'critical infrastructure,' air force says

Russian overnight drone attack hit Ukraine 'critical infrastructure,' air force says | Remotely Piloted Systems | Scoop.it
Ukraine's air force said it shot down 22 of 28 Russian drones in Moscow's overnight barrage, though acknowledged "several hits on critical infrastructure facilities."
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November 27, 2024 8:11 PM
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Thieves possibly using drones in series of burglaries in Santa Clarita community –

Authorities on Tuesday were investigating the recent burglaries in a Santa Clarita neighborhood that may involve the use of drones, said the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department on Tuesday.
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November 25, 2024 3:32 PM
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Russia and Ukraine trade missile and drone strikes

Russia and Ukraine trade missile and drone strikes | Remotely Piloted Systems | Scoop.it
The intensified attacks come days after Russia tested a new missile on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro.
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November 21, 2024 1:19 AM
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https://research.noaa.gov/drones-are-helping-scientists-understand-major-weather-events/#:~:text=When%20it%20comes%20to%20data,so%20efficiently%20and%20cost%2Deffectively.

Liano Becerra's insight:
It is amazing that scientists can use drones to help predict future events and provide warnings. This article explained how, after Hurricane Delta, they were able to use a drone to capture real-time imagery to see the impact of flooding. 
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November 20, 2024 1:46 PM
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NJ officials look into reported drone activity; FAA says no evidence

NJ officials look into reported drone activity; FAA says no evidence | Remotely Piloted Systems | Scoop.it
Officials said patrolmen from law enforcement saw the drones Monday and there is \
Sophia Hoolihan's insight:
Community members and local law enforcement agencies witnessed drones hovering over Morris County in New Jersey on Monday night. The FAA investigated the reports and stated there was no evidence of drone activity in the area. Witnesses claim there were around three large drones hovering for over an hour, something not typical of smaller, hobby-grade aircraft.
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November 20, 2024 1:20 AM
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Koala Habitat Drone Survey

Koala Habitat Drone Survey | Remotely Piloted Systems | Scoop.it
Koala habitat drone survey: thermal drones confirm the presence of endangered koalas in Australia's Waulinbakh Wildlife Sanctuary.
Max Morales's insight:
This is cool way that biologists in Australia are using drones to survey for Koalas on the reserve. They have been able to find koalas, identify them, and estimate if they are healthy or not based on the video taken. This kind of technology use can help conservation better estimate how many animals are in a given area or how healthy they are in that habitat.
Esveidy Rodriguez's comment, November 23, 2024 12:51 AM
This article is inspiring, showing how drones and sound surveys help find and protect endangered koalas. Discovering healthy koalas in Waulinbakh Wildlife Sanctuary gives hope and shows how teamwork and technology can make a big difference for wildlife.
Liano Becerra's comment, November 29, 2024 3:53 PM
This is amazing that they are able to use drones to survey tree dwellers. The use of thermal drones makes all the difference.
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November 19, 2024 1:18 AM
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Melbourne Water trials autonomous drones to protect drinking water quality

Melbourne Water trials autonomous drones to protect drinking water quality | Remotely Piloted Systems | Scoop.it
In a cutting-edge initiative, Melbourne Water is trialling autonomous drones to monitor and safeguard the city’s world-class drinking water. In
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November 18, 2024 6:21 PM
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Drone technology and partnerships are protecting the Amazon

Drone technology and partnerships are protecting the Amazon | Remotely Piloted Systems | Scoop.it
WFU program supports Peru’s Indigenous leaders
Austin Dent's comment, November 20, 2024 6:59 PM
Crazy to think how much time could be saved over manual surveying through community access to a single drone platform. I'd love to see it shared out among neighboring communities as well. That could allow it to free up hundreds of hours of labor to work on taking care of the land without cutting back on monitoring.