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An overview of the global solar-powered UAV market 2017-2021 - WeTalkUAV.Com

An overview of the global solar-powered UAV market 2017-2021 - WeTalkUAV.Com | Remotely Piloted Systems | Scoop.it
The report Global Solar-powered UAV Market 2017-2021 compiles the latest in industry research and provides a complete overview of the drone market for the years listed above.
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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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September 12, 10:58 PM
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Recycled glass could help fend off coastal erosion

Recycled glass could help fend off coastal erosion | Remotely Piloted Systems | Scoop.it
Sand made from recycled glass can be mixed with sediment to make a medium for plants to grow in. That can help with coastal restoration projects.
William H's comment, September 17, 2:49 PM
I am always excited whenever people introduce new ways to tackle contemporary environmental issues that have evidence to back it up as a solution. I know that glass is not usually recycled nationally and so having a use for them like replenishing coasts would be a revolutionary outcome! Cool find Dustin!
Kailani Franklin's comment, September 18, 1:41 AM
This sounds likes such a great solution. I really hope it will be implemented.
Mikayla Salas's comment, September 19, 6:19 PM
This sounds like a really great solution. Super interesting to read about.
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October 23, 12:44 AM
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Zipline launches drone delivery in Burleson with special drop for shelter pets - CBS Texas

Zipline launches drone delivery in Burleson with special drop for shelter pets - CBS Texas | Remotely Piloted Systems | Scoop.it
Burleson marked a milestone today with its first-ever drone delivery. City leaders gathered at the animal shelter to watch a package of toys and treats arrive for the shelter pets. The company behind the service, Zipline, officially launched its drone delivery operations in Burleson.
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October 22, 2:01 PM
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Drones, AI and ducks: How Mizzou is leading the future of wildlife conservation

Drones, AI and ducks: How Mizzou is leading the future of wildlife conservation | Remotely Piloted Systems | Scoop.it
University of Missouri researchers are using drones and artificial intelligence to help the Missouri Department of Conservation manage wildlife populations, particularly water birds.
William H's comment, October 22, 2:24 PM
Very cool to see this technology used in this way. When I worked with the Navy over the summer, they incorporated similar tactics so I got to see this closely. Cool find Taylor!
Kailani Franklin's comment, October 23, 12:45 AM
It interesting to see how this technology can be used in conservation.
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October 22, 12:06 PM
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July 4th drone shows will light up skies in dozens of cities this year - CBS News

July 4th drone shows will light up skies in dozens of cities this year - CBS News | Remotely Piloted Systems | Scoop.it
Dozens of cities across the U.S. will host drone shows on the Fourth of July this year, seeing them as preferable to fireworks. Here's why.
Esteban Roman's insight:
Could we be seeing more of this in the future? 
Mia Arzola Hinderliter's comment, October 23, 8:08 PM
While drones cause problems of their own it does seem like this is a safe and could help with lower air pollution after fourth of July. Drones do also allow for more control of the figures.
Taylor Sithammavong's comment, October 24, 12:04 PM
I love drone shows. I think they are very cool because they can make fun outlines and kind of be more creative due to how flexible drones are.
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October 21, 7:06 PM
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https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/21/travel/yosemite-shutdown-base-jumping.html?searchResultPosition=3

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Due to the government shutdown, previously banned and illegal activities in Yosemite National Park, such as flying drones and base jumping, has started gaining traction due to a lack of patrolling.
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Scooped by Dustin Nelson
October 18, 12:51 AM
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Shark Cam: How drones are changing how we see sharks

Shark Cam: How drones are changing how we see sharks | Remotely Piloted Systems | Scoop.it
If you wade into the ocean, according to one study, you're going to be near a shark.
Angelica Chase's comment, October 18, 1:30 AM
This is cool how they are now observing shark's behavior with drones. It's also a great use to show the public that we shouldn't try to wipe out something based on movies or some instances, but observe and research it instead. Dr. Eugenie Clark would be proud and excited for this use of technology!!
Barbara Kim's comment, October 21, 10:25 PM
Sharks are one of my favorite animals! It’s cool how this article shows how drones are helping people see sharks differently. The footage really shows how chill they are instead of how movies portray them. It’s crazy that how close they are to beaches and most people don’t know. I like how drones allow researchers can study them without disturbing them!
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October 17, 8:29 PM
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Coastal News Today | Mexico - The last residents of a coastal Mexican town destroyed by climate change

Coastal News Today | Mexico - The last residents of a coastal Mexican town destroyed by climate change | Remotely Piloted Systems | Scoop.it
EL BOSQUE, Mexico (AP) — People moved to El Bosque on the Gulf of Mexico in the 1980s to fish and build a community. Then climate change set the sea against the town.
Angelica Apelado's comment, October 18, 2:49 AM
It is devastating to hear how many people have been displaced especially since there used to be 700 people just two years ago.
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October 17, 2:35 AM
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Europe unveils plans for 'drone wall' to shield continent from Russian threats - ABC News

Europe unveils plans for 'drone wall' to shield continent from Russian threats - ABC News | Remotely Piloted Systems | Scoop.it
The European Commission unveils plans for its so-called "drone wall", which is part of a range of initiatives to get the continent ready to defend itself by 2030.
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October 16, 3:25 PM
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Drones blasting AC/DC are helping biologists protect cattle from wolves

Drones blasting AC/DC are helping biologists protect cattle from wolves | Remotely Piloted Systems | Scoop.it
Gray wolves were hunted near-extinction but were reintroduced in Idaho and at Yellowstone National Park in the mid-1990s.
Esteban Roman's comment, October 17, 2:30 AM
What an interesting tactic to protect the livestock. Super cool to see the different uses of drones throughout the world.
Mikayla Salas's comment, October 17, 2:37 AM
It is very interesting to see all of the different things drones can be used for! This is such an interesting concept!
Kailani Franklin's comment, October 18, 1:18 AM
This is such a great read! It's so interesting to see the creative solutions people come up with. I wonder if wolves are just not a fan of metal or if any other type of music would also work. I could understand them mainly being scared of a fast flying aircraft coming towards them and not AC/DC necessarily.
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October 16, 2:46 AM
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Two ocean drones launched to map Florida’s coastline for the first time –

Two ocean drones launched to map Florida’s coastline for the first time – | Remotely Piloted Systems | Scoop.it
Florida’s coastline is about to get mapped, and it’s all thanks to two unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) launched in St. Petersburg. The USVs, managed by the company Saildrone, are helping the Sunshine State on its multiyear mission to survey coastal waters within the continental shelf.  “At 2,170 kilometers long, Florida’s coastline is second only to Alaska among U.S. states,” the…
justin.searcy881@myci.csuci.edu's comment, October 16, 3:29 PM
Cool way to use drone tech to conduct long term survey's
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October 15, 5:27 PM
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https://www.9news.com/article/news/local/local-politics/denver-contract-flock-ai-drones-police-calls/73-0bcdc6c4-e98a-41bc-bd7d-7186260a2735

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Scooped by Kailani Franklin
October 14, 3:18 PM
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China drone maker DJI appeals inclusion on Pentagon’s ‘Chinese military companies’ list

China drone maker DJI appeals inclusion on Pentagon’s ‘Chinese military companies’ list | Remotely Piloted Systems | Scoop.it
DJI has been fighting the US government’s classification for years. The drone manufacturer argues it only makes products for civilian use.
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October 14, 4:01 AM
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Drone used to save family swept away by rip current in New Jersey

Drone used to save family swept away by rip current in New Jersey | Remotely Piloted Systems | Scoop.it
A drone was used to help save a mother and her two children, who were caught by a rip current, from drowning at a New Jersey beach. The drone was used to not only capture the moment, but it also dropped a flotation device into the water. NBC News' Valerie Castro has more on the rescue. 
Barbara Kim's comment, October 14, 9:23 PM
Wow, this story really shows how technology can make a real difference in emergencies. It's amazing that a drone could help save a family caught in a rip current. It makes me think about how lifesaving tools are evolving and how we might rely on them more in dangerous situations like this
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October 23, 7:54 PM
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https://www.sfgate.com/national-parks/article/yosemite-drone-pilots-in-national-parks-21114340.php

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Scooped by William H
October 22, 2:20 PM
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Swarms of Russian drones plunge parts of Ukraine into darkness, as Zelensky turns to Europe again

Swarms of Russian drones plunge parts of Ukraine into darkness, as Zelensky turns to Europe again | Remotely Piloted Systems | Scoop.it
As temperatures drop in Ukraine, Russia has stepped up drone attacks on power facilities supplying millions of homes across the country.
William H's insight:
I have been noticing a trend that drones are very present in the battle between Ukraine and Russia. It seems, as we have been learning in class, that drones are becoming more and more integrated into everything we do, including modern warfare.
Esteban Roman's comment, October 24, 2:59 PM
I agree that drones are becoming more influential in wars.
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October 22, 12:47 PM
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Court: Company can't use drones to find hunter-wounded Michigan deer

Court: Company can't use drones to find hunter-wounded Michigan deer | Remotely Piloted Systems | Scoop.it
Michigan law prohibits the use of aerial drones in deer hunting. And that goes for using drones to find wounded deer too, an appeals court found.
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Scooped by Barbara Kim
October 21, 10:20 PM
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Denver high school students learn how to use drones at police conference - CBS Colorado

Denver high school students learn how to use drones at police conference - CBS Colorado | Remotely Piloted Systems | Scoop.it
Denver students from Abraham Lincoln High School's robotics and JROTC programs got a unique learning experience Tuesday morning when Denver police teamed up with drone manufacturer Skydio for a hands-on technology lesson.
Angelica Apelado's comment, October 24, 11:08 PM
It is very cool to see high school students learning more about drone technologies as tools.
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October 20, 7:53 PM
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Rising Seas and Sinking Cities Signal a Coastal Crisis in China | Rutgers University

Rising Seas and Sinking Cities Signal a Coastal Crisis in China | Rutgers University | Remotely Piloted Systems | Scoop.it
By Kitta MacPherson Date October 20, 2025 Media Contact Kitta MacPherson kitta.macpherson@rutgers.edu Share A Rutgers study of geological records shows sea level increasing the fastest in 4,000 years, highlighting need for global and local actionA team of scientists led by Rutgers researchers has...
Adam Steinmehl's comment, October 21, 7:08 PM
Interesting read. A coastal crisis in China is unsurprising, but for it to actually be reported there is surprising itself.
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October 18, 12:37 AM
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San Francisco Police Used Drones Nearly 1,400 Times Since 2024

San Francisco Police Used Drones Nearly 1,400 Times Since 2024 | Remotely Piloted Systems | Scoop.it
The department deployed the devices 1,371 times from May 2024 through Aug. 31, an analysis shows. Three neighborhoods saw them overhead most often; most were aloft 10 to 20 minutes at a time.
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October 17, 11:18 AM
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Miami Is Testing a Self-Driving Police Car That Can Launch Drones

Miami Is Testing a Self-Driving Police Car That Can Launch Drones | Remotely Piloted Systems | Scoop.it
Meet the new surveillance state trooper!
Nicole Kouyoumdjian's insight:
I will not be meeting the new surveillance state trooper, thanks. I think we need to amend ACAB to AUACAB (all unmanned automated cops... you know the rest). "Designed as a force multiplier, the PUG combines advanced autonomy from Perrone Robotics with AI-driven analytics, real-time crime data, and a suite of sensors including 360-degree cameras, thermal imaging, license plate recognition, and drone launch capabilities." I think the language and branding around this new type of policing is concerning. Calling it a force multiplier and branding it as a new state trooper is weird and gives off the vibe the intention is not to bolster public trust but to reduce overhead costs and issue more tickets. But these are my feelings off the rip, I think I'd need to do some more readings outside of this biased blog post to understand how and why it'll be used within its jurisdiction.
Taylor Sithammavong's comment, October 17, 6:09 PM
I did my scoop.it on how a North Carolina town is spending 300k on police drones. I wonder how this will change law enforcement in the near future. How do you even control an autonomous police car?
Scooped by Adam Steinmehl
October 16, 7:39 PM
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https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/13/world/europe/ukraine-drones-russia-oil-refineries.html?searchResultPosition=1

Adam Steinmehl's insight:
Ukraine wants their oil back. Why risk lives to get it back when you can use drones? Rather than kamikaze pilots, we have kamikaze piloted systems. How fun! Get your oil back.
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Scooped by Mia Willis
October 16, 12:41 PM
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Flock Safety Launches Alpha Drone for First Responders

Flock Safety Launches Alpha Drone for First Responders | Remotely Piloted Systems | Scoop.it
Flock Safety unveils Alpha, a U.S.-made NDAA-compliant drone designed to transform public safety with faster response, advanced capabilities.
Mia Arzola Hinderliter's comment, October 17, 4:56 PM
I feel like this is a great use of the technology. It would help first responders to a clear idea for what scene they are arriving at and enable them to provide better care for patients.
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October 15, 6:56 PM
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Army envisions drones for every infantryman under battlefront overhaul

Army envisions drones for every infantryman under battlefront overhaul | Remotely Piloted Systems | Scoop.it
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll says the Army is developing small drones based on Ukraine lessons, envisioning every infantryman having a drone for future missions.
William H's insight:
The portion in this article that caught my attention was that Daniel Driscoll, the US Army Secretary, explains the use of drones while paired with interceptors can imitate Israel's Iron Dome but at a smaller scale. If this type of technology can be achieved, this could revolutionize missile warfare and combat.
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Scooped by Barbara Kim
October 14, 9:21 PM
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Army aims to manufacture 10,000 drones per month by 2026

Army aims to manufacture 10,000 drones per month by 2026 | Remotely Piloted Systems | Scoop.it
Starting next year, the Army will be able to domestically mass-produce upwards of 10,000 small UAS each month, according to the service.
Nicole Kouyoumdjian's comment, October 17, 9:35 PM
Naming the program skyfoundry is cracking me up, it reminds me of the terminator and skynet. 10,000 drones a month is a lot though, I wonder how much strain that puts on the facilities that develop the chips, source the metals components, and then ultimately the upkeep of the software for such a large fleet.
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October 14, 11:25 AM
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Drone operator charged for hitting 'super scooper' plane during Palisades Fire: DOJ

Drone operator charged for hitting 'super scooper' plane during Palisades Fire: DOJ | Remotely Piloted Systems | Scoop.it
The defendant has agreed to pay more than $65,000 in restitution and faces up to a year in federal prison, prosecutors said.
Esteban Roman's insight:
Good example of why rules and regulations exist for drone operations.
Kailani Franklin's comment, October 14, 3:22 PM
I think the punishment it just. His actions made the already devastating Palisades even worse. It's just plain stupid to fly a drone over a wildfire. '
William H's comment, October 15, 7:00 PM
That is crazy! This is why it is important to check with the FAA for any NOTAMs or TFRs before flying.
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October 13, 5:11 PM
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North Carolina Town Spent $300K on Police Drones

North Carolina Town Spent $300K on Police Drones | Remotely Piloted Systems | Scoop.it
Mooresville, N.C., spent roughly $300,000 on drones for its police department earlier this year, purchasing two First Responder DFR drone systems from the Texas-based company, Flock Safety.
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