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Drone Stalker Arrested: Canonsburg Man Accused of Harassing Teenage Girls
A 44-year-old man from Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, has been arrested for allegedly using his drone to stalk and harass teenage girls in his neighborhood. Michael Francis Brackman faces multiple misdemeanor charges, including stalking, possession of an instrument of crime, harassment, and…
Shoot-and-Scoot: Wheeled Artillery Takes Center Stage at Eurosatory
The war in Ukraine has thrust long-range fires into the spotlight at the Eurosatory defense show in Paris, France. As drones and rapid counter-battery fire prioritize artillery mobility for survival, the truck-mounted Caesar howitzer by KNDS France is expected to…
ADOT Deploys Drone to Monitor Pump Stations Ahead of Arizona Monsoon
Drone Helps ADOT Prepare for Flash Flooding Threats The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) is using a drone to monitor pump stations that remove storm runoff from many sections of Valley freeways during the upcoming summer monsoon. The drone is…
Why the Countering CCP Drones Act Could Cripple the US Drone Industry
In a thought-provoking LinkedIn post, Chris Fink, Founder & CEO at Unmanned Vehicle Technologies (UVT), sheds light on the potential consequences of the Countering CCP Drones Act and the Drones for First Responders Act (DFR Act). As an industry insider,…
Drone Groups Warn Counterdrone Act Could Have “Profound Repercussions” for Public Safety
In a letter to the Senate Armed Services Committee, major drone industry groups are sounding the alarm about the Countering CCP Drones Act, warning that it could have “severe and far-reaching” negative impacts on public safety if incorporated into the…
Estonia’s Drone Warfare Revolution: Thrifty Innovations and Battle-Tested Tactics
Estonia, a small Baltic nation with a population of just 1.3 million, is rapidly becoming a hotbed for drone warfare innovation. With a keen eye on Ukraine’s use of drones, Estonians are fielding new kit, changing doctrine, and revamping training…
DJI Circumvents Potential U.S. Ban Through Partnerships and Licensing Deals
In a bid to maintain its foothold in the American market, leading Chinese drone manufacturer DJI forges partnerships and licensing deals with U.S.-based companies. This move comes as lawmakers push for legislation to ban Chinese-made drones from entering the United…
Ukraine’s Sailor-Less Navy: Destroying Russian Vessels with Drone Boats
Ukraine’s navy, decimated by the Russian invasion in February 2022, has made a stunning comeback by pioneering the use of drone boats, or uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs). These small, cheap, and quick-to-build naval drones have been instrumental in breaking the…
Broward County Deploys Mosquito-Fighting Drone for Hard-to-Reach Areas
Broward County, Florida, is stepping up its mosquito control game with some high-flying technology. The county is now using a drone to spray insecticide over vast parks, wetlands, and conservation areas that are tough to reach by traditional means, reports…
Drone Industry Under Attack: Countering CCP Drones Act Sparks Opposition
The drone industry is facing a significant threat from the Countering CCP Drones Act (H.R.2864), which aims to limit the use of Chinese-manufactured drones in the United States. The bill has sparked opposition from various stakeholders, including drone service providers,…
Renton Police Embrace Drone Technology for Collision Investigations and Beyond
The Renton Police Department (RPD) in Washington state is among the 1,400+ police departments nationwide utilizing drone technology, with over 30 drones and 24 FAA-licensed pilots. RPD is deploying drones across various divisions, from patrol to detectives and traffic investigations,…
Secretive Startup Tests AI Drones in Ukraine
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt’s Stealth Venture Accelerates Development In a clandestine operation, billionaire technologist Eric Schmidt has been testing artificial intelligence-guided drones through his secretive startup, Project Eagle, formerly known as White Stork. The venture, based in Menlo Park,…