WILLISTON to WATFORD CITY, N.D. (KVRR) – Exciting news in the field of aviation coming from the University of North Dakota. They will be conducting a long-range drone flight that aims to demonstrate how the technology could connect rural areas of the state. The flight is scheduled for 9 A.M. on Thursday, July 24. An iSight drone operated on the…
CASS CO., N.D. (KVRR) — The body of a man reported missing Saturday in rural Harwood was recovered by authorities around 9:30 this morning. Cass County Sheriff’s Office says 53-year-old Arthur Crissler was last seen in the Lake Shure subdivision. Deputies conducted a wide search Saturday night using drones and a K-9 and remained in the area overnight. This morning,…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Political leaders are talking about strategies for base retention and enhancement at Grand Forks Air Force Base. It comes as the Air Force is planning to temporarily relocate 17 B-1 bombers and 800 crew members to the base early next year from Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota. Sen. Kevin Cramer highlighted Space Development…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Grand Forks Fire Department is granted an FAA waiver to fly drones beyond the visual line of sight in emergency situations. It will allow them to be able to assess large fires, conduct aerial searches and help locate missing people in challenging environments. Fire Chief Gary Lorenz says the waiver enhances their situational awareness and…
FARGO (KFGO) – An investigation is underway after a pilot reported a small drone at Hector International Airport late Tuesday morning. “A pilot that was taxiing on our east parallel taxiway Bravo reported to air traffic that a white and black drone passed his aircraft at about 35-40 feet in the air paralleling the aircraft as he was taxiing on…
CASS CO., N.D. (KVRR) — A Williston man is jailed after fleeing from police late Tuesday night in West Fargo. Police attempted to stop 48-year-old Shawn Galusha for a traffic violation near the 800 block of 40th Avenue East. But Galusha fled into rural Cass County. Sheriff’s deputies used spikes to stop his vehicle on a dead-end gravel road, but…
By: Jeannie Kopstein ARLINGTON, Va. (KVRR) – Drone technology is the topic of discussion and display at the first UAV Technology USA conference. University of North Dakota President Andrew Armacost chaired the event. “We thought this was just an extraordinary opportunity for UND to be part of the national discussion on UAV technology. It really gives us a chance to…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – A U.S. Air Force Global Hawk drone crashed Friday morning near Grand Forks Air Force Base. A Grand Forks Air Force Base public affairs officer say the drone, which is flown remotely, crashed at around 7:00 a.m. while it was returning to the base. “319th Reconnaissance Wing has personnel on site and we anticipate recovery…
FARGO (KVRR) – A burglary suspect is in custody after a drone was used to locate and capture the man in a cornfield near Gardner, N.D. At around 5:13 a.m. Friday, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office responded to a burglary report. A homeowner reported seeing a man carrying a box and walking out of a trailer on the homeowner’s property….
FARGO (KVRR) – Drone video provides a close-up look at the damages caused by a fire which destroyed a large portion of a south Fargo business complex Tuesday. The three-alarm fire broke out in Bodyworks Physical Therapy and spread to Gigi’s Playhouse, which serves individuals with Down syndrome. The building was evacuated and no serious injuries were reported. …
