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Haye Kesteloo is the Editor in Chief and Founder of DroneXL.co, where he covers all drone-related news, DJI rumors and writes drone reviews, and of EVXL.co, for all electric vehicle news. Haye can be reached at haye @ dronexl.co or @hayekesteloo.

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Bellingham Police utilized a K-9 unit and a drone to locate and apprehend a suspect following a report of a suspicious vehicle on November 11, 2022, in Bellingham, Washington. The incident took place in the 300 block of Van Wyck Road, as shown in a video released by the Bellingham Police Department. Photo credit: Bellingham Police Department
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Washington State Expands Funding for Law Enforcement Drones Despite Privacy Concerns

Washington State, one of the earliest and largest adopters of law enforcement drones, is allocating additional funding for vehicle-tracking technologies, including unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The Washington State Department of Commerce has reportedly set aside $1.43 million for proposals, with the first round of grants funding 15 new UAVs for law enforcement agencies across the…

Ukraine Targets Russia’s Strategic Radar with Explosive Drones
Ukraine

Ukraine Targets Russia’s Strategic Radar with Explosive Drones

Ukraine has launched a series of drone attacks targeting Russia’s only long-range over-the-horizon (OTH) radar, the Container, located in the Russian town of Kovylkino. The radar, situated 370 miles from the front line in Ukraine, is a crucial asset for monitoring European airspace and providing early warning of potential threats, according to Forbes. Background on…

Zipline Drones Poised for Takeoff in US Cities
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Zipline Achieves Milestone of 1 Million Commercial Drone Deliveries

In a groundbreaking achievement, Zipline, the world’s largest autonomous delivery system, has completed one million commercial drone deliveries to customers. This milestone marks a significant step forward in the field of drone-based delivery services. A Decade of Growth and Innovation Over the past decade, Zipline has worked tirelessly to build a scalable and efficient autonomous…

Jam-Resistant American Radios: Keeping Ukraine’s Drones in the Skies
Ukraine

Jam-Resistant American Radios: Keeping Ukraine’s Drones in the Skies

In the heart of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, a crucial technological battle is being waged in the skies. As Ukrainian forces deploy long-range reconnaissance drones like the Shark drone to gather vital intelligence deep inside Russian-occupied territory, they face a formidable challenge: intense electronic warfare and jamming by Russian forces. However, thanks to advanced…

John Randle, the regional president of the Union of Canadian Correctional Officers in British Columbia, was in possession of a downed drone discovered near Matsqui prison in Abbotsford. Randle suspects the drone was employed for smuggling purposes, although no illegal items were located in its vicinity. (CBC News)
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Prison Drones: The Evolving Threat of Contraband Smuggling

The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) is grappling with a growing problem: drones being used to smuggle contraband into prisons. Guards say the illicit goods, including drugs and weapons, are fueling violence against staff, reports CBC. In response, the CSC is implementing a multi-faceted approach to combat the issue, but the union representing correctional officers…

Ukrainian Forces Utilize 3D-Printed Bombs and Drones to Fight Russian Invasion
Ukraine

The Changing Landscape of Drone Warfare: Lessons from Ukraine

The ongoing war in Ukraine has brought to light the significant role that small commercial drones play in modern warfare. These drones, used for reconnaissance and as weapons, have forced militaries to adapt their tactics and technologies to counter this new threat. As both sides in the conflict innovate and modify off-the-shelf drones, the U.S.…

Big wave surfer Sebastian Steudtner in action | Photo: João Cordeiro
Germany

Porsche and Steudtner Unveil Wave-Measuring Drone in Big Wave Surfing Quest

In a groundbreaking collaboration, German big wave surfer Sebastian Steudtner has teamed up with Porsche Engineering to develop a state-of-the-art drone capable of precisely measuring the height of massive waves. This technological advancement aims to bring greater transparency and accuracy to the world of big wave surfing, reports Surfer Today. Pushing the Limits in Big…

The Rise of Drones in Modern Warfare: Ukraine's Pioneering Tactics
Ukraine

Ukraine’s Drone Deliveries Soar as Conflict Intensifies

Ukraine has significantly increased its delivery of drones to its armed forces in the first few months of 2024, tripling the amount compared to the entire year of 2023, according to Colonel Vadym Sukharevskyi, the commander of Ukraine’s drone forces, reports Reuters. This surge in drone deployment comes as the country continues to battle against…

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