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Westfield Police Elevate Public Safety with Mobile Drone Deployments
Westfield Police Department advances its capabilities by training officers and transforming a cruiser into a mobile drone station, enabling daily aerial support for community protection. This move integrates advanced technology into routine patrols, as detailed in a recent report from…
FAA BVLOS NPRM Missed, Drone Ban Proposal, and Drone Hits Helicopter in TX
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have three stories for you this week: the FAA missed the deadline for the BVLOS and PRM, Senator Rick Scott introduced the Drones for America Act to phase out Chinese drones, and…
DJI Agriculture Teases Powerful New Drone for Enhanced Farm Productivity
DJI Agriculture dropped a mysterious teaser today, promising a reveal on July 15, 2025, at 20:00 GMT+8 that could push agricultural drone capabilities further with the tagline “Get More Done.” The image, shared on the company’s official X account, showcases…
Riverside Police Use Drones to Spot Illegal Fireworks Violators, Doubling Citations on July 4th
Riverside police issued over 60 citations for illegal fireworks use on July 4, more than doubling the number from last year’s holiday, by deploying drones for aerial monitoring. This method provides immediate video evidence, making enforcement more effective than ground…
U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth’s Directive Targets Drone Dominance with Urgent Pentagon Overhauls
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth released a directive on July 10, 2025, that pushes the Pentagon to speed up drone production and deployment, labeling uncrewed systems as the biggest battlefield shift in decades. This move addresses gaps in U.S.…
Wingtra Launches WingtraRAY Drone for Faster Surveying and Urban Flight Compliance
Swiss company Wingtra introduced the WingtraRAY, as a vertical takeoff and landing drone tailored for survey professionals seeking rapid data collection and simplified regulatory approvals. The drone enables users to map 100 hectares (250 acres) in just 10 minutes, marking…
DJI Drones and Gear Hit Record-Low Prices for Amazon Prime Day 2025
Senate Confirms Bryan Bedford as FAA Administrator to Lead Drone-Friendly Airspace Modernization
On July 9, 2025, the U.S. Senate confirmed Bryan Bedford as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator, tasking the former Republic Airways CEO with overseeing critical airspace reforms, including drone integration. Bedford’s confirmation, secured by a 53-43 vote, according to…
Russia’s Record 728-Drone Attack on Ukraine Highlights Escalating Drone Warfare
On July 9, 2025, Russia launched an unprecedented aerial assault on Ukraine, deploying 728 drones and 13 missiles, marking the largest drone attack of the ongoing conflict. This escalation, reported by Reuters, came hours after U.S. President Donald Trump pledged…
Drone Fiasco in Kerr County: When Hobbyists Ground Heroes
Dear Drone pilots: Kerr County, Texas, is dealing with enough chaos. Picture this: a rescue helicopter, buzzing through the sky like a caffeinated hummingbird, is out there saving lives after catastrophic flooding turned the Guadalupe River into a raging beast.…
NYPD Seeks Drone Mitigation Authority to Protect New York City Skies
Last fall, a drone illegally soared over a Mets playoff game, hovering above tens of thousands of fans at Citi Field. This incident, coupled with thousands of unmanned aerial vehicles spotted over New York City’s tristate area last winter, underscores…
Ukraine Boosts Drone Production with Western Deals Amid Escalating Russia-Ukraine Drone Warfare
On July 6, 2025, Ukraine and Russia exchanged hundreds of drone strikes, disrupting air travel and escalating their ongoing conflict, while Ukraine announced new partnerships to ramp up unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) production. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed deals with…
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