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Greenville Police's Technology Officer A.F. Frasure demonstrates the department's DJI Matrice drone on Wednesday, March 2. Original public domain image from Flickr

Packages from the Sky

How drones have been used in delivery in the past few years.
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Remote Control Plane

Remote Control Plane

Today, remote-control planes and delivery drones are already improving emergency plans in specific ways. Remote-control planes, or drones, aren’t a perfect solution, but they show an important change: drones make emergency supply delivery faster and more reliable.
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Drones Fighting Fires

By: Raymond Nguyen, Student

Firefighting has changed a lot over time from simple bucket lines to today’s high tech tools, and drones are now part of that evolution. Understanding how people fought fires in the past helps us see...

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What will Drones look like Tomorrow?

What will Drones look like Tomorrow?

Drones are already transforming how we farm, deliver goods, and respond to emergencies. By using smart policies, quieter and greener technology, and community input, society can capture the helpful parts of the drone revolution while reducing harms. Understanding the moral trade-offs will help the next generation build drone systems that are safe, fair, and sustainable.
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Greenville Police's Technology Officer A.F. Frasure demonstrates the department's DJI Matrice drone on Wednesday, March 2. Original public domain image from Flickr

Drones Impact On Society

Drones have moved quickly from hobby gadgets to tools that shape daily life, public safety, entertainment, and the development of mobile technology. Small, affordable unmanned flying vehicles carry cameras,...

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RC Delivery Planes: How this new type of technology can revolutionize the way we transport supplies

RC Delivery Planes: How this new type of technology can revolutionize the way we transport supplies

Delivery drones can significantly enhance the distribution of essential supplies to people in need, particularly in remote or disaster-stricken areas. These remotely controlled drones can quickly reach locations that are inaccessible or dangerous for traditional vehicles, including those affected by natural disasters, conflict, and poor infrastructure, making them a cost-effective solution for emergency response and humanitarian aid efforts.
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Greenville Police's Technology Officer A.F. Frasure demonstrates the department's DJI Matrice drone on Wednesday, March 2. Original public domain image from Flickr

The Effect of Drones In Emergency Services

How do drones impact Emergency Services and what can they do to further help Emergency Workers?
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"Amazon Rainforest" by CIFOR is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

How Can Drones Be Used to Monitor Forests?

Aerial drones are starting to be used to monitor forests and aid deforestation, but how can this technology replace normal forest mapping, and how can this work towards protecting the Forests?
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flying stealth plane during day

The Remarkable Stealth Mechanisms Of The B-2 Spirit

By: Gregory Bosworth, Journalist
The B-2 bomber is an expensive bomber used by the U.S and the UK, and before you ask, yes it does have a toilet that costs more than a small car.
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A picture of Flight 5342 as the wrecked plane is being taken out of the water.

The Tragic Losses From Flight 5342

By: Victoria Neacsu, Journalist
On January 29, 2025, 67 lives were lost because of a tragic helicopter and plane crash in D.C. It was a tragic loss for many across the country and even those with no connections to these people felt sadness when the news announced the devastating crash. What happened and how have their communities coped?
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A view of the LGM-30G Minuteman III missile being launched.

The minuteman: America’s nuclear line of defense

By: Jedediah Smith, Journalist
The LGM-30 series of missiles has been the backbone of the US's nuclear arsenal for decades. It first entered service in the 1960s and has gone through 3 iterations.
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Helicopter crash in New York

Helicopter crash in New York

By: WIlmer Lemus, Journalist
On April 10, 2025, a tragic helicopter crash occurred over the Hudson River near Jersey City, New Jersey, resulting in the deaths of all six individuals aboard. The helicopter, a Bell 206 LongRanger IV operated by New York Helicopter, was on a sightseeing tour when it experienced a catastrophic in-flight breakup
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