Source: The Canadian Press, October 25, 2018 YELLOWKNIFE – A drone pilot who flew a small device too close to incoming aircraft at Yellowknife airport has been fined and grounded for three years. RCMP say Toufic Chamas was charged in September 2017 with one count of dangerous operation of an aircraft. Mounties say they began investigating… Continue reading Yellowknife man fined, grounded for 3 years, flew drone too close to airport
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Australia lifesaving drone helps rescue drowning teens
Source: AFP, January 18, 2018 A pair of Australian swimmers on Thursday became the first people to be rescued in the ocean by a drone when the aerial lifesaver dropped a safety device to distressed teens caught in rough seas. Australia is leading the use of the technology in surf lifesaving, with dozens of drones being… Continue reading Australia lifesaving drone helps rescue drowning teens