Weekly Drone Safe News (23rd - 27th September)
Weekly Drone Safe News
The Drone Safe team has been monitoring world news across the drone industry throughout the past week.
See our top picks below!
The Crawler World Course is Launching!
On the 12th of October, our sister business Crawler World is launching the UK’s largest indoor RC crawler course, and we want you to be there!
Book your free tickets, here.
Drones Provide Vital Support at Victorious Festival
In August, the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary and Thames Valley Police Joint Operations Unit trialled a drone as a first responder (DFR) technology, showcasing its capabilities in challenging weather at the Victorious Music Festival in Portsmouth.
Read the full story via NPCC, here.
Sleepwalking Girl Found Huddled Under Tree by Thermal Drone
A missing 10-year-old girl was located with thermal imaging drones one day after she got lost inside a forest in Louisiana.
Read the full story via The Telegraph, here.
Isle Of Wight Council Under Fire For Controversial Drone Trial
A town council has written to the Isle of Wight Council, raising a “failure” of “proper process” and “due diligence” regarding a drone trial.
Read the full story via Isle of Wight Radio, here.
Drone Shows Collapsed Pitch at AFC Wimbledon
AFC Wimbledon cancelled Tuesday's match against Newcastle United due to "extensive" flooding at Cherry Red Records Stadium, where a sinkhole appeared on the pitch.
Read the full story via BBC News, here.